MA/MS in Civil Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada is a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Carleton's Civil Engineering master's program addresses current infrastructure challenges, including autonomous vehicles, 3D-printed structures, drone-based infrastructure assessment, and advanced structural dynamics. Students can pursue either a coursework-based Master of Engineering or a thesis-based Master of Applied Science, with specializations available in environmental, fire safety, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. The program is delivered in person, with Fall, Winter, and Summer admission intakes, and completion time depends on the pathway chosen. Thesis-stream students complete original research culminating in a thesis and oral defence, while coursework-stream students complete a prescribed set of graduate courses. The breadth of specializations reflects the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering's research strengths and prepares graduates for professional practice or further graduate study in civil engineering.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to Carleton's Civil Engineering master's program must hold a four-year honours bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, with a grade of at least B+ in their major subjects and at least B- overall; individual departments may apply additional or more specific requirements. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Carleton's English-language proficiency standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 overall (minimum 22 in writing and speaking, 20 in reading and listening, for tests taken before 21 January 2026), Duolingo English Test 120 overall (minimum 110 in writing, reading and speaking, 105 in listening), Pearson PTE Academic 55 overall (minimum 47 per skill), CAEL 70 overall (minimum 60 per band), or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall (minimum 169 per component).
