Civil Engineering University of Ottawa

Overview

The Civil Engineering M.Eng. at the University of Ottawa provides students with a rigorous academic environment designed to foster advanced technical proficiency and professional leadership. This coursework-based programme allows graduates to deepen their knowledge in specialised areas of the field while benefiting from the extensive resources of a premier Canadian research institution. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical foundations with practical applications to address modern infrastructure challenges.

Why Civil Engineering at University of Ottawa?

Students benefit from the university's participation in the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil Engineering, a historic joint initiative established in 1984. This partnership grants access to the combined research strengths, diverse faculty expertise, and sophisticated laboratory facilities of both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the university ranks among the nation's top research institutions, offering a strategic vantage point for studying sustainable environments and resilient infrastructure.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1422 per credit
• National fee: CAD 396 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Professional Skills and Responsibility
• Engineering Management
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Engineering Design
• Hydraulic Structures
• Coastal Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Theory of Elasticity
• Sediment Transport

Careers with Civil Engineering

Graduates are prepared for high-level roles across various sectors of the built environment. The programme's focus on areas such as construction management, geotechnical engineering, and water resources ensures that alumni are competitive for positions in engineering consultancy, government agencies, and private construction firms. The integration of professional skills training further equips students for management and entrepreneurial pathways within the engineering profession.