Environmental Engineering Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Environmental Engineering programme at Concordia University Montréal provides students with advanced technical expertise to address critical global challenges. This course-based Master of Engineering focuses on developing sustainable solutions for water treatment, waste management, and climate change mitigation.

Students engage with a curriculum designed to modernise infrastructure and reduce environmental footprints through innovative engineering practices. The programme emphasises nature-based solutions and circular economy principles to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the environmental sector.

The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science offers a professional learning environment with access to high-level academic resources.

Why Environmental Engineering at Concordia University Montréal?

This programme is distinguished by its focus on practical, climate-responsive solutions that are applicable both in Canada and internationally. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates greenhouse gas mitigation and life-cycle analysis into core engineering design processes.

The university provides a dedicated Graduate Seminar in Building and Civil Engineering to foster academic exchange and professional networking. Additionally, the Gina Cody School offers modern facilities and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages the development of leadership skills alongside technical proficiency.

A significant advantage of this programme is the optional co-op component, which allows students to undertake paid, full-time internships. These placements last four or eight months, providing invaluable industry experience and the chance to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 691 per credit
• National fee: CAD 315 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits, including core requirements and specialised electives. Modules may include:

Core Modules

• Graduate Seminar in Building and Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Water Resources

• Hydrology
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Hydraulic Structures
• Groundwater Flow and Contamination

Industrial Waste Management

• Sustainable Management of Industrial Waste
• Geo‑Environmental Engineering
• Hazardous Material Management and Transportation
• Fate and Transport of Contaminants in the Environment
• Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Engineering Specialisations

• Modelling in Building and Environmental Engineering
• Biological Treatment of Water and Air
• Chemical and Biological Processes
• Water Pollution and Control
• Climate Change in Engineering Practice
• Environmental Nanotechnology
• Greenhouse Gases and Control

Careers with Environmental Engineering

Graduates are prepared for professional roles focused on environmental protection and infrastructure sustainability. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to design and implement systems for water purification, air pollution control, and waste recovery.

Common career paths include working as environmental consultants, sustainability officers, or project managers within the public and private sectors. The focus on climate resilience and greenhouse gas control makes graduates highly sought after by organisations aiming to meet international environmental standards.