At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, MA/MS in Chemical and Materials Engineering is offered as a master's degree in Chemical Engineering programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,519 per year.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Chemical Engineering
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This is the thesis-based Master of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering, a full-time, research-intensive degree taking about two to three years, in which students complete a small number of graduate-level courses alongside a defended original research thesis under faculty supervision. The program offers four specialization paths: Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Process Control, and Welding Engineering, with research opportunities spanning topics such as biochemical engineering, corrosion, energy systems, and nanomaterials. Graduates are expected to disseminate their thesis findings through publications and presentations. The program runs on campus at the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus, in the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, with access to labs described as state-of-the-art and one-on-one faculty mentorship. It suits students seeking advanced knowledge and research experience in a specialized area, aiming toward doctoral study, research-driven careers, or specialized technical roles in energy, manufacturing, materials science, or automation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: This MSc in Chemical and Materials Engineering requires an undergraduate degree, normally in chemical or materials engineering though qualified applicants from other engineering fields are considered, with a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale calculated over the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time study. English Language Proficiency, required unless exempted: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 92 overall with no section below 21 for tests before 21 January 2026 (5.0 overall with no section below 4.5 on the revised scale thereafter), CAEL 65 overall with no subtest below 60, or PTE Academic 62 overall. Applicants are encouraged to secure a supervisor before applying; Fall (September) applications close 1 April for international and 15 August for Canadian/permanent-resident applicants, and Winter (January) applications close 1 October and 1 December respectively.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta, not through a provincial service: for Fall 2027 entry the application window opens 1 October 2026 and the deadline for most programmes is 1 March 2027, though several limited-enrolment programmes close earlier (Juris Doctor, 1 December 2026; Dental Hygiene, 1 November 2026) or later (Bachelor of Design and BFA programmes, 1 May 2027); Spring and Summer 2027 admission also opens 1 October 2026, while Winter intake is limited to a few programmes. International applicants use the identical published dates and online application; the university states no separate international closing date. The 1 March deadline is firm and late applications are not accepted, but admission decisions are then issued on a rolling basis, and offers made before 1 April must be accepted by 1 May 2027. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
