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    Civil Engineering

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    Vancouver, CAMEngIn-person2 years
    CA$26,365.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    31
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MEng program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$26,365.

    About the program

    Non-thesis based program in civil engineering covering coursework in areas such as environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering.

    Focus: coursework
    30 (QS World University Rankings) | 2 (QS World University Rankings)

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    Deadlines

    September 2027 Intake
    Jan 31, 2027
    Fall 2027
    Jan 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 100 Reading 22 Writing 25 Speaking 21 Listening 22
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 7.0 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Listening 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years under Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

    CA$17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia is CA$26,365 across 30 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ (76%-79%)
    How large is the Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Civil Engineering at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 31 students per cohort.