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Masters in Civil Engineering in Canada

Study Civil Engineering Masters Programmes

Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with infrastructures, from planning to designing, construction, operation and maintenance, involving new and existing infrastructures. Civil engineering is vital in everyday life, as it is responsible for buildings, roads, power supplies, transportation and communication systems.

A postgraduate degree in civil engineering will allow you to develop your skills, and build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. The modules you study will cover more specialist and complex areas of civil engineering. These modules could include advanced computer aided design skills, financial decision making, sustainable construction, road asset management, geomechanics, and risk management.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as incorporating practical sessions and field trips. Your course will likely be focused on preparing you for employment, and the processes of designing, building and maintaining structures in the real world. You may have the opportunity to take part in a work placement as part of your course.

Study in Canada

Canada has a well earned reputation as a kind and welcoming country, making it a popular destination for international students looking to study abroad. If you choose to study in Canada, you will be able to access some of the worlds leading universities, as well as study in an environment that is encouraging of your development both inside and outside of the classroom. You will be able to choose from many highly ranked universities according to the QS World University rankings.

Masters in Civil Engineering in Canada in 2024

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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng, MSc, PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Civil Engineering MEng, PhD, MASc

University of Windsor Canada

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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering PhD

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada

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Environmental Engineering BASc, MASc

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Canada

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