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Graduate Professional Programs: Master of Engineering (MEng)

What is a Master of Engineering Degree?

A Master of Engineering (MEng) degree is a professional course work-based degree offered at Western University to students who have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree from an accredited university. The MEng program offers a course-based degree that may be a combination of course work and a project, or course work only. Students in the MEng program do not require a supervisor; the Associate Chair of Graduate Professional Programs is assigned to oversee the MEng program and assist MEng students throughout their course of study.

Why Pursue a Master of Engineering Degree?

  • Complete a post-graduate degree in one year on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis in two years. Students who request part-time status must meet the part-time status criteria set forth by the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.
  • Learn practical engineering skills
  • Stand out from other engineering graduates
  • Advance your career
  • Obtain Canadian credentials - a crucial entry-point for international students and newcomers to Canada seeking employment opportunities in engineering

Why Pursue a Master of Engineering Degree at Western?

Western University’s Civil & Environmental Engineering program, ranked #1 in Canada and #26 worldwide by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, is renowned for its excellence, nationally and internationally, due to its outstanding academic curricula, award-winning professors and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Civil & Environmental Engineering MEng programs are structured to assist qualified engineers in the advancement of their professional careers and to provide students with the skills necessary to address key technological challenges.

We are currently offering the following MEng programs in the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering:

The Civil & Environmental Engineering Department offers a course-based MEng program: 10 courses required, and a project-based MEng program: 8 courses required plus a research project.

In both the course-based and project-based MEng program, 2 of the courses completed will be professional courses, and the remaining courses will be technical courses.

The duration of the Civil & Environmental Engineering MEng program is full-time continuous study for one year (3 terms).

Applicants to the MEng program choose from one of our three areas of specialization: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, and Structural and Infrastructural Engineering. Please see the brochures linked below for more information about our areas of specialization.

The Faculty of Engineering offers a Combined Masters of Engineering (MEng) Degree and Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Engineering Leadership and Innovation. It is a 4-term (16 month) program where students concurrently take courses in both the MEng and the GDip programs.

Students registered in this option must complete the requirements for both the MEng and the GDip programs.  Once completed, students receive both an MEng Degree and a Graduate Diploma.

Students registered in any technical field of the MEng program in the Faculty of Engineering can opt for this option as this option does not affect or alter the technical course requirements of a particular MEng technical field.

Program Structure (Combined option):

Students are required to complete 8 technical courses or 6 technical courses and a project (as per the MEng program in which they are registered). Students are also required to complete 6 professional courses (3 core courses and 3 elective courses).

For more information about the GDip Program in Engineering Leadership and Innovation, please visit the Thompson Centre Website.

The Faculty of Engineering offers a Co-op option for the Master of Engineering (MEng) program.

For more information about the MEng Co-op Program, please visit the Western Engineering Career Services website.

The Government of Canada recently announced a cap on new study permits. We have been assured that this cap will not affect incoming Master’s or Doctoral applicants; however, Graduate Diploma (GDip) program applicants are affected.

If you have any immigration-related questions, Western International’s immigration advisors are happy to help. Please visit Western International's website, make an appointment with an advisor, or contact the advising team at iesc@uwo.ca.