Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo | Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 73,000
(c. USD52,358.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Waterloo's Civil Engineering program offers a rigorous yet rewarding experience, providing students with significant flexibility to tailor their studies through numerous technical electives across structural, transportation, geotechnical, and water-environmental disciplines. The co-op program further enhances this journey, allowing students to explore diverse career paths by working with various organizations—helping them identify their preferred specialization while gaining invaluable practical skills. Get ready to operate heavy machinery! As part of one of Canada's largest (and globally top-ranked) civil engineering programs, you'll master designing and sustaining critical infrastructure like bridges, highways, airports, tunnels, dams, and pollution-control systems. This degree emphasizes adaptability—after core coursework, you can select from an extensive range of technical electives in structural, transportation, geotechnical, and water-environmental engineering. Put theory into practice during six co-op terms, exploring career possibilities with leading construction firms, government agencies, or international opportunities. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to build enduring structures—whether in Canada or around the world.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

International Baccalaureate (IB) - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Physics (HL recommended), minimum 4 in each. Chemistry and English A, minimum 4 in each. One other HL or SL course, minimum 4. Total 32. 6s and 7s recommended for competitive programs.

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s

Tuition CAD 73,000

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