• University of Calgary offers MSc in Civil Engineering with a duration of 2 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
  • This program is thesis-based. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
  • It consists of four courses minimum; two professional development seminars.
  • Topics may include
    • Bituminous materials,
    • Theory of transport demand modelling
    • Biological processes for wastewater treatment and more.
  • Specializations:
    • Avalanche Mechanics (not available)
    • Biomechanics
    • Bituminous Materials
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Materials Engineering
    • Structures & Solid Mechanics
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Water Resources
    • Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)
    • Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
    • Project Management
  • Students take two professional development seminars on communication styles, presentation skills and more.
  • After completing an in-depth, original research project related to their chosen sub-discipline, students get to write a corresponding thesis, allowing them to gain in-depth knowledge and research experience.
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes to 69,514 USD.