MA/MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a master's degree in Civil Engineering & Construction programme taught at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. 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:Civil Engineering & Construction
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This thesis-based Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering covers nine specialty areas, including construction, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining, petroleum, structural engineering, transportation, water resources, and cross-disciplinary research. A research thesis is central to the degree, and candidates must defend it before a panel of three or more academic staff members under the supervision of a faculty expert. The program has no residency requirement, giving students some flexibility in how they structure their studies, and typically takes two to four years to complete from initial registration. It is based at the University of Alberta's Edmonton campus, in the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering. The program suits students seeking specialized technical expertise and research training, preparing them for careers that call for evidence-based judgment, personal initiative, and independent responsibility in complex engineering settings, working alongside faculty researchers on real-world problems.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: This MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering follows the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies' standard of a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale over the most recent two years of full-time study, or the equivalent; the Graduate Record Examination is not required or used in evaluation. International applicants must meet the university's approved English language examination standards; the department's own page does not publish separate thresholds, so the general minimums apply: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 21, Duolingo English Test 120 overall with no subscore below 100, CAEL 70 overall with no band below 60, or PTE Academic 61 overall with no skill below 60. A supervisor's commitment is required before an application is processed, and a CAD 135 non-refundable application fee applies. Fall (September) and Winter (January) intakes are offered.
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.
