This program leads to thesis-based Master of Applied Science (MASc) and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering, offered by the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University's Keele Campus. Students specialize in one or more sub-disciplines: structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental and environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or transportation engineering. A bachelor's degree is required for admission to the MASc, and both a bachelor's and a master's degree are required for direct PhD admission. Admission requires a minimum B average in prior academic work. Entry is offered for both fall and winter terms. The program suits students seeking thesis-based graduate research training across core civil engineering sub-disciplines, whether pursuing a terminal master's degree or continuing into doctoral research.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: A minimum B average is required. A bachelor's degree is required for admission to the MASc, and both a bachelor's and a master's degree are required for direct PhD admission. Unless exempt, international applicants must meet York's graduate English proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new MyBest scale for tests taken from January 2026), Duolingo English Test 120, or PTE Academic 60.
