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Civil Engineering (MEng)

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•QS 2027 #298

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Civil Engineering (MEng) is a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 3,768 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,768 / semester

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Program details

Overview

This professional, course-based Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering is designed for those seeking to deepen their engineering knowledge beyond the bachelor's level for day-to-day design practice. The program combines seven graduate courses with a design project, a seminar, and an oral presentation, and runs a minimum of 16 months of full-time study, with part-time study also available, delivered in person on the Halifax campus. Admission is offered for both the September and January terms. Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum admission requirements together with the program-specific requirements set by the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering. Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in its professional master's degrees. The degree prepares graduates for practising engineering roles that require applied design expertise beyond undergraduate training.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum admission requirements together with the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering's program-specific requirements; international applicants must also meet Dalhousie's graduate English language proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Dalhousie University

“Ora et Labora”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1818
Students: 20,000
QS rank: #298
Programs: 261
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Civil Engineering (MEng) award?

Dalhousie University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does Civil Engineering (MEng) take?

The programme runs for 16 months.

How much does Civil Engineering (MEng) cost?

Tuition is CAD 3,768 per semester for local students.

Can Civil Engineering (MEng) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Dalhousie University.

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