Overview

The University of Waterloo’s Department of Civil Engineering is your destination for a graduate student experience that will yield benefits long after graduation.

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering Co-op program is a coursework-based degree that includes one to two terms of co-op. The program will provide you with the real-world hands-on experience you need to advance your career and give you a competitive edge in the job market. As this is a self-funded degree option you will not be provided with funding or be assigned a supervisor.

As one of the world’s top engineering schools and Canada’s largest, our program goes above and beyond to provide an environment where emerging technologies, innovative research, and state-of-the-art facilities converge. At Waterloo, not only do we foster an inspiring space for students but our policy on intellectual property ensures that you will have complete ownership over your ideas and technologies.

Program highlights

Real-world hands-on experience with paid co-op placements to give you a competitive edge.
Offered on-campus so you can meet your peers and expand your network.
One of the largest and most well-respected engineering departments in Canada.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 52 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% standing.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (only for those applicants who completed their degree outside of Canada or United States).
- Note: GRE is waived as a requirement for fall 2025, winter 2026 and spring 2026 admission cycles.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33144 CAD / year

≈ 33144 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5524 CAD / year

≈ 5524 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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