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    Civil Engineering

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    Montreal, CAMScIn-person2 years
    CA$46,894.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    49%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    19
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    CA$136.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering at McGill University is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Montreal, CA. Tuition is CA$46,894.

    About the program

    The program focuses on structures and structural materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, risk engineering, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, materials engineering, soil behaviour, soil mechanics and foundations, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, and transportation engineering. Students undertake a two- to three-semester independent research project leading to a thesis.

    Focus: research
    QS: 43 (Civil and Structural Engineering) | QS: 4

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    Aug 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not required but is highly recommended.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min overall minimum score of 94 on the internet-based test (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 for each component (i.e., Writing, Reading, Speaking, Listening)
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum band score of 7 or greater (Academic module) and no less than 6.0 for each of listening, reading, writing and speaking

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$60,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    CA$20,820.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Civil Engineering at McGill University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering at McGill University is CA$46,894 across 45 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering at McGill University online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering at McGill University is offered in-person.
    How long does Civil Engineering at McGill University take to complete?
    Civil Engineering at McGill University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering at McGill University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA or 3.2 over the last two years
    How competitive is Civil Engineering at McGill University?
    Civil Engineering at McGill University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 49%.