Programs

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Program Program Information
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Research-based program.
  • 3-4 courses + original research and thesis.
  • Duration: 4 years.
  • No supervisor is required at the application stage. A supervisor
  • is needed before receiving an offer of admission.
  • Minimum funding provided: $26,000/year*.
  • In addition to minimum funding, eligible for Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA).
  • Direct Entry PhD (from a Bachelor’s degree) is an available option for top applicants.
*May increase in the future.
 Master of Applied Science (MASc)
  • Research-based program.
  • 4-5 courses + original research and thesis.
  • Duration: 2 years.
  • No supervisor is required at the application stage. A supervisor is needed before receiving an offer of admission.
  • Minimum funding provided: $18,000/year.
  • In addition to minimum funding, eligible for Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA).
  • Eligible students can transfer to a PhD.

Master of Engineering (MEng)


Master of Engineering Co-op (MEng Co-op)

  • Coursework-based programs.
  • 8-9 courses.
  • Duration: 1 to 1.5 years.
  • No supervisor.
  • Student needs to be self-funded.
  • Eligible students can transfer to a MASc.

Master of Management Science (MMSc)


Master of Management Science Co-op (MMSc Co-op)


Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET)

  • Coursework-based programs.
  • 8-9 courses.
  • Duration: 1 to 1.5 years.
  • No supervisor.
  • Student needs to be self-funded.
  • Eligible students can transfer to a MASc.

Master of Architecture (MArch)


Master of Architecture Co-op (MArch Co-op)

  • Research-based program + original research and thesis.
  • 13-14 courses.
  • The research subject is selected by the student, and a Supervisor will be selected after completing at least one term of study.
  • Student needs to be self-funded.
  • Teaching Assistantships (TA) available.
Graduate Diplomas (GDip) Direct Entry

 

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines are 6 months before the beginning of the term in which you would like to start. Most of the programs start every 4 months, but some of them start only in September/Fall term. You must submit all required documents for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Faculty of Engineering and School of Architecture : Conrad School

Intake September/Fall 2024 - Feb 1 2024

Intake January/Winter 2025 - June 1st 2024

Intake May/Spring 2025 - Oct 1 2024

 

MBET: Intake September/Fall 2024 - June 1st 2024

PhD: Intake September/Fall 2024 - Feb 1st, 2024

Gdip:

Intake May/Spring 2024 - Feb 1st 2024

Intake September/Fall 2024 - June 1st 2024

Intake January/Winter 2025 - Oct 1st 2024

   

Degree programs by Departments

Check out the file linked below, if you would like to download a list of all Graduate programs.

List of Graduate Programs (PDF)


 

How to fund your studies

The University of Waterloo's Engineering faculty offers competitive funding for graduate students. Financial support is available from many sources, including: graduate research studentships from supervisors’ grants, teaching assistantships, internal awards, federal and provincial government scholarships, institutional scholarships, bursaries, and loans provided by the government of Ontario.

Future Student Resources

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International Students

Waterloo University is a world-renowned academic and intellectual hub. We pride ourselves for bringing in some of the world's best graduate students looking to further their careers in all aspects of engineering and beyond! Check out the link below for more information.