Master of Engineering (MEng)

The requirements to get into the MEng course-based program are the same as the requirements for the MSc thesis based program. All applicants applying must meet the academic requirements as well as the English language requirements.

The Master of Engineering degree is a course-based program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 units in coursework and a capstone project.
The basic requirements of the MEng program are:
  • Completion of FGSR's Ethics requirement
  • Eight, 3 credit, graduate-level courses achieving a minimum GPA of 2.7 (see course requirements)
    • All of these courses should be graduate-level courses
    • Four out of eight graduate-level courses should be core courses of the admitted specialization
    • Up to two out of the four electives courses can be Engineering Management courses
    • Up to two out of the four electives courses can be technical courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science
      • Courses selected from the Faculty of Science are required to be approved by the MEng Program Coordinator
  • Completion of FGSR's Professional Development requirement
  • A 3 credit capstone project

Length of Program

Candidates may complete the program in a minimum of nine months. The maximum time permitted for completion of a Master of Engineering program is four years from the date of first registration.

Refer to the University Calendar for more information about the graduate program.

The department also offers a joint MBA/MEng degree program with the School of Business. Any applications for the MBA/MEng program are made directly through the School of Business, so please contact their office directly if you are interested in the joint program. 

The basic requirements of the MBA/MEng program are:

  • Completion of FGSR's Ethics requirement
  • Five 3 credit graduate-level courses achieving a minimum GPA of 2.7 (see course requirements)
    • All of these courses should be graduate-level courses
    • Four out of five graduate-level courses should be core courses of the admitted specialization
    • The courses selected from the Faculty of Science are required to be approved by the MEng Program Coordinator
  • Completion of FGSR's Professional Development requirement
  • A 6 credit capstone project

Application process and requirements

Still have questions? Please refer to our FAQ page or email our Graduate Studies team at ecegadm@ualberta.ca

Graduate Programs