MEng in Civil Engineering in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Civil engineers create and oversee the vast infrastructure that modern society relies on, including roads, structures, bridges, dams, tunnels, flood barriers, sewage networks, and water purification facilities. Shaping the development of our infrastructure, Civil Engineers currently manage expenditures exceeding 10% of Canada's gross national product - more than any other professional field. Since Civil Engineers primarily serve the public, they frequently address the societal implications of their work, encompassing ethical, social, and legal considerations. Whether specializing or working broadly, Civil Engineers extensively utilize knowledge from physical and social sciences, other disciplines, and various engineering fields. Additionally, as engineers have engaged in numerous cross-disciplinary projects in recent years, the traditional boundaries between engineering specialties have significantly blurred. Individuals with the advanced analytical and problem-solving skills gained through a Civil engineering degree are highly valued in diverse sectors, from urban development to finance to corporate management.

The Master of Engineering program offers a coursework-focused degree that can be pursued either part-time or full-time. Full-time students typically finish the program in three to four academic terms. As this is a self-financed degree option, participants won't receive funding or be allocated a faculty supervisor. MEng students also have the opportunity to apply for the specialized Master of Engineering - Nuclear Engineering program, developed through collaboration among the University of Waterloo, McMaster University, and the University of Western Ontario. For additional details about graduate engineering programs at the University of Waterloo, please explore the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies website.