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Materials engineers specialize in creating, refining, and producing raw materials and final goods, emphasizing how material structure, characteristics, manufacturing methods, and performance interconnect. Strong spatial reasoning enables these professionals to innovate and adapt techniques for transforming raw materials into functional engineering materials with optimal qualities. As western Canada's sole institution offering a Materials Engineering program, the University of Alberta produces graduates sought after nationwide and internationally across sectors ranging from energy and biomedicine to consumer goods and telecommunications.
The Faculty of Engineering ranks among Canada's premier engineering institutions, boasting world-class faculty, cutting-edge laboratories and learning environments, plus exceptional specialized research facilities.
During your studies, you'll gain practical experience through research involvement and collaborative projects both in academic settings and beyond. Situated in the core of western Canada's energy and resource sectors, we maintain robust industry ties and provide unparalleled internship and co-op prospects.