Université Laval offers Civil Engineering (Master's), a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 45.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,321 per year (CAD 2,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 45.0
Local tuition: CAD 2,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,321 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This master's program (M.Sc.) in civil engineering builds specialized knowledge to address complex technical challenges in the field, emphasizing coursework over research training while allowing students to tailor their studies through flexible course selection. The program totals 45 credits, made up of 36 credits of coursework and a 9-credit thesis component. Three areas of specialization are offered: structures and materials, geotechnical engineering, and water and environment. Students may study full-time or part-time, and some courses are available at a distance. The program is intended for engineers holding a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent qualification who are looking to deepen their technical expertise without a heavier research focus. It suits practising or aspiring engineers who want to specialize further within one of the three research areas while continuing to work or study flexibly. Graduates go on to work in engineering consulting firms, urban planning companies, construction enterprises, government agencies, and academia, applying advanced knowledge to infrastructure design, analysis, and construction projects.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a related field, or a judged-equivalent diploma, with a cumulative program or graduation average of at least 2.67 on 4.33, or the equivalent. Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency either through the Test de connaissance du français, scoring at least 361 out of 699 on the compulsory tests and at least 8 out of 20 on the written-expression component, or by passing course FLS-2015 with a grade of C or higher; applicants educated in French, or holding a French-language university degree, are exempt. English is not a formal admission requirement, but reading comprehension in English is described as essential to success in the program. Before admission, candidates must secure a confirmed research supervisor, and must submit a detailed CV, a letter of motivation, and three reference reports.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Domestic (Quebec and other-Canadian) applicants to Universite Laval apply per trimester: for Automne (Fall) 2027 entry, online applications open August 15, 2026, non-quota bachelor's applications are due March 1, 2027 (late until August 15, 2027) and non-quota graduate applications are due February 1, 2027; Hiver (Winter) 2027 applications are due November 1, 2026 (late until December 1, 2026). Quota programs -- MD, first-cycle PharmD, and bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, sexology and biomedical sciences -- close November 1, 2026 for Automne 2027, for all applicants. International applicants face firmer, earlier cutoffs (February 1, 2027 for Automne; July 1, 2026 for Hiver 2027; December 1, 2026 for Ete 2027) given 4-to-6-month immigration processing; a late international application is deferred to a later term rather than accepted for the term requested. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
