Overview

Features

The Civil Engineering program at the University of British Columbia is available in the following specializations:

Environmental Systems Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Hydrotechnical Engineering

Project & Construction Management

Structural & Earthquake Engineering
Transportation Engineering.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and thus meets the academic requirements needed to attain the “Professional Engineer” (P.Eng.) designation in Canada. Graduates who wish to become specialized engineering consultants in one of the subdisciplines usually return to complete a Master’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Core Course may be substituted by an elective course if the equivalent course has already been taken.

Selection of Elective Courses. Elective Courses may be selected from the list of Approved Elective Courses for the relevant specialization.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 52 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are advised to use the online application system. Learn more about application fees, payment methods, and application fee waivers.

A statement of interest is an important part of most graduate school applications. It may also be called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.

All students who are enrolled in programs that include a practicum component involving work with children or vulnerable adults will have to undergo a criminal record check before they will be permitted to register in the practicum.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26365 CAD / year

≈ 26365 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6838 CAD / year

≈ 6838 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Scholarships Information

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