Graduate Studies

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The University of Alberta offers a wide range of graduate-level programs through the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies in partnership with the faculty and individual departments. Degree options are listed below, with links to more detailed information.

Fall 2026

ENGG 700: Professional and Technical Communications"

Dr Janice Miller-Young will offer this course to all graduate students in engineering that will cover the fundamentals of effective technical and professional communication necessary for a career in engineering.

Our Programs

U of A offers a wide range of graduate-level programs through the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, in partnership with the Faculty and individual Departments. Degree options are listed below, with links to more detailed information.

Start by researching professors with whom you might be interested in working:

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Then consult the respective home departments of the professors for more information about application procedures.

Application to this program is made through the School of Business »

The Combined MBA/MEng is available in:

  • Chemical & Materials Engineering
  • Civil, Environmental, Mining & Petroleum Engineering
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Engineering Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

Internetworking Program
This program is jointly offered by the Faculty of Engineering (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) and the Faculty of Science (Department of Computing Science).

Professional Development for graduate students

Students will complete professional development components over the course of their graduate degree in Engineering.

Earn your Master of Engineering (MEng) - 100% online

Experience the Faculty of Engineering’s 110-year legacy of excellence through its online MEng - Specialization in Construction Engineering and Management with the same faculty, courses, and degree as the esteemed on-campus program - with the flexibility of studying online.

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Online graduate certificate in sustainability

Lead sustainability in your field. This four-course online graduate certificate in sustainability is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to lead and develop innovative solutions for complex, global sustainability challenges.
Learn more + applyfor the Online graduate certificate in sustainability »

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Meet Qipei (Gavin) Mei: An Assistant Professor Building the Future of Construction & Online Education

This assistant professor is bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI, construction robotics, and digital twins to build a safer, more sustainable built environment—and is now launching a new online MEng to train the next generation of innovators.

Students, Instructors, Science and Technology, Research

Spotlight on Undergraduate Research: Dean’s Research Awards

Uncover the real-world impact of the Faculty of Engineering's Dean's Research Awards (DRA). This program empowers undergraduate students to refine practical research skills and explore future academic pathways through direct involvement in cutting-edge projects.

Research, Science and Technology, Students

FEGRS 2025: A Celebration of Graduate Research and Collaboration

Discover how U of A engineering students are shaping the future. Explore the FEGRS 2025 graduate symposium, where emerging talent connects with impactful research and builds valuable partnerships within the Faculty of Engineering.

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    Department of Biomedical Engineering

    bmegrad@ualberta.ca

    Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering

    cmegps@ualberta.ca

    Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and
    the School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering

    cgradapp@ualberta.ca

    Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

    ecegadm@ualberta.ca

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    mgradadv@ualberta.ca