Online Master of Engineering: Specialization in Construction Engineering and Management (MEng)

Application Deadlines (for both domestic and international applicants)

Fall 2026 program intake: July 15, 2026
Winter 2027 program intake: October 15, 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering/science or relevant fields with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta,
• OR an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

Note: The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency.

Applicants are also required to submit the following supporting documentation:

• One letter of reference
• Curriculum Vitae

See Required Supporting Documentation for further information.

IMPORTANT IMMIGRATION INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

As this is a fully online program, it is not eligible for a Canadian study permit or a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Prospective students should carefully consider the immigration implications before applying.

If you have any questions, please contact Lubna Ahmad, International Student Specialist, (lubna@ualberta.ca) directly.

Construction Engineering Core Courses (complete all 3, 3-credit courses):

• CIV E 601 – Analytical Methods for Project Management
• CIV E 611 – Lean Construction
• CIV E 630 – Construction Safety & Human Factors

Construction Engineering Elective Courses (choose 3, 3-credit courses):

• CIV E 709 – Smart Digital Systems & Processes in Construction
• CIV E 603 - Construction Informatics
• CIV E 709 - Resilient Infrastructure Design
• CIV E 606 - Design and Analysis of Construction Operations

Electives (complete both 2, 3-credit courses):

• CIV E 661 – Dynamics of Structures
• CIV E 779 – Machine Learning for Engineers

Capstone (3 credits):

• The capstone course features a project that showcases the learning outcomes achieved throughout the program.

Ethics and Academic Citizenship (non-credit):

• 6-hour, online, non-credit course INT D 710

Professional Development/Individual Development:

• All graduate students at the University of Alberta are required to meet the Professional Development Requirement to complete their program.

More courses are under development and will be offered in the future.

Domestic Students

Students are assessed both instructional and non-instructional fees each term. Instructional fees are course-based, while non-instructional fees are term-based.

• For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the 2026/27 instructional fee is $1,004.16 CAD per 3-credit course.
• Non-instructional fees are estimated to be approximately $1,670 CAD per year for off-campus students in full time study.
• Estimated Total Domestic Student Program Tuition (2 years): ~$12,380 CAD

International Students

The instructional program fee is $52,533.20 for the M.ENG program, with online students receiving a $10,000 reduction to bring the program fee to $42,533.20 for those entering the program in Fall 2026. This fee is assessed over the two-year program.

Instructional and non-instructional fees are assessed by term. The annual tuition amount for Fall/Winter 2026/27 is $21,266.60 for online students. Non-instructional fees are ~$1,670.00 / year for off-campus students in full-time study.

Estimated Total International Student Program Tuition: ~$45,900

For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.