Admission Requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to an MEng. degree is normally an average of B in the last two years of an applicant’s undergraduate program. Please note that this is a highly competitive program and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

All applicants are notified of the results of their application in the online application system.

Deadlines

September 2023 Admission:

• Applications open Sept 6th 2022
• Canadian/Permanent Residents:
  • Application Deadline: June 15th 2023
• International Students:
  • Application Deadline: March 15th 2023

January 2024 Admission:

• Applications open March 15th 2023
• Canadian/Permanent Residents:
  • Application Deadline: October 1st 2023
• International Students:
  • Application Deadline: July 1st 2023

How to Apply

Applicants are required to upload the following documents in the application system when applying to the Department of Civil Engineering, if a document is missing the application will not be considered. We do not accept hard copies of documentation, only PDF copies will be accepted. 

• Copies of all official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (PDF)
• 1-Page Statement of Interest
• Proof of English-Language Proficiency, TOEFL or IELTS accepted (Exempted if applicant attended University in Canada, USA, UK, or Australia)
• 2 Academic References

Applicants are required to provide the names and contact information of two academic references. These references are to come from instructors most familiar with your academic work. Referees will be contacted via our electronic referencing system, references uploaded by the applicant will not be accepted. If a referee is unable to use the electronic referencing system they may email the reference form to civil@mcmaster.ca. 

Ready to apply?

• Visit the School of Graduate Studies website for detailed information on the application steps.

English-Language Minimum Requirements

International English Language Test Scores (IELTS) Academic Test Only

• Minimum 6.5 overall score
• Minimum 5.5 score for each section

TOEFL Scores

• Minimum 567 – written test
• Minimum 227 – computer-based test
• Minimum 88 – internet-based test

*Please note that official transcripts are not required unless an applicant is granted an offer of admission*

• Bioelectrochemical systems
• Bridge Engineering
• Computational Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
• Construction Data Sensing and Fusion
• Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
• Effective Design of Structures
• Geomechanics
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Intelligent Construction Systems
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Material Durability and Service Life Modeling
• Sustainable Communities
• Wastewater Treatment Engineering
• Water Resources/Environmental Information Systems

Course and project programme requires the completion of the equivalent of 8 half graduate level courses plus the presentation of a report, which demonstrates the ability to carry out independent study and reach a satisfactory conclusion. This program is primarily intended for part-time M.Eng. candidates but may be taken full-time.

Is there a deadline to apply to your program?

Yes, please review the “How to Apply” section.

Do I need to send you official transcripts?

No, we do not require any official transcripts unless an applicant is granted an offer of admission. Only PDF copies are required for application review.

Do I need a supervisor?

Yes. The M.Eng, M.A.Sc and Ph.D programs all require students to have a supervisor.

Do I need to find a supervisor myself?

No, applicants are not required to find a supervisor themselves. If an applicant makes it to the final round of the admission competition then all faculty members will review their application. If a faculty member is interested then an offer of admission will be granted.

How much is tuition?

This information can be found on the office of the registrar website.

Will I receive a scholarship?

Full-time M.A.Sc and Ph.D students receive funding from the department in the form of scholarships.

M.Eng. students are not eligible for scholarships.

Do I need to submit GRE results?

No, we do not require or accept GRE results.

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