Civil Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Engineering 7

Engineering 7 (E7) Building on Waterloo's East Campus.

If you’re driven by curiosity and a desire to solve challenging, complex problems, then join the thriving research community at Waterloo Engineering — a top destination for future research leaders.

With the Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering program, you’ll undertake independent and unique research, generating knowledge and finding real-world ways to apply it. Currently, the four fields of study available to MASc students are environmental & water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, structures, mechanics & construction engineering, and transportation engineering.  

In the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, we pride ourselves on nurturing a collaborative research environment and conducting multidisciplinary research with students, staff and faculty from the Schools of Architecture and Planning, and the Departments of Earth & Environmental Sciences and Biology.

Upon completion of your degree, you’ll be prepared to pursue further research at the PhD level, or for a career in the the public sector or private industry.

Research areas and degree options

  • Environmental and Water Resource Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structures, Mechanics and Construction Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Program overview

Department/School: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  •  February 1 (for admission in September)*
  •  June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)*
  •  October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)*

*Note: If the posted application deadline has passed, domestic applicants and international applicants with minimal visa processing times are encouraged to contact civegrad@uwaterloo.ca for alternate deadline information.

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Admission requirements

  • An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% standing.
  • Students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for admission to a probationary program depending on their academic background. The admission requirements are at least a 78% standing in their last year of study or at least 3 years work experience with an overall average in their Bachelor's degree of 70%.

Degree requirements

Application materials

  • Resume
  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enroll and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
  • Transcript(s)
  • References
    Three references are required; at least two must normally be from academic sources
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

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