Overview

The objective of the Infrastructure Protection and International Security MEng program from Carleton University is to produce graduates who can contribute effectively to the multidisciplinary teams needed to deliver robust, cost-effective, socially responsible solutions to ensure safe and resilient national critical infrastructure systems.

Capital Advantage

Carleton University’s strategic location in Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, provides an appropriate backdrop for those security practitioners, engineers and policy advisors who seek advanced studies in critical infrastructure protection (CIP). All CIP policy and program direction for Canada’s 10 National Critical Infrastructures (NCIs) are centered in the National Capital Region, where students will have access to officials from government departments, as well as leaders from private industry and non-governmental organizations.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in government agencies and departments. They are also equipped for strategic opportunities within Canada’s private sector in fields such as engineering, energy, information technology, telecommunications and transportation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Primer

Mathematics and Engineering Primer for non-Engineers

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Issues and Strategies

Infrastructure Engineering Principles

Terrorism and International Security

Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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86

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Terrorism & Security View 8 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor of engineering with an overall average of B+ or higher.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

28707 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28707 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

8747 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8747 CAD per year during 24 months.

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8005 CAD per year

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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