Graduate Programs

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The Master of Engineering is a course-based professional program designed for engineers wishing to upgrade their training.
The Master of Applied Science and the Doctor of Philosophy are thesis-based research programs designed for engineers wishing to pursue research.

Degree Program Comparison

  Master of Engineering
(M.Eng.)
Master of Applied Science
(M.A.Sc.)
Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
Thesis-based No Yes Yes
Duration (months)12 to 162448
Eligibility for financial assistance May apply for Teaching Assistantships Normally from their thesis supervisors and may apply for Teaching Assistantships, graduate awards and scholarships Normally from their thesis supervisors and may apply for Teaching Assistantships, graduate awards and scholarships
Tuition (per year) ~$5,000 (domestic students)
~$15,820 (international students)
~$5,000 (domestic students)
~$7,200 (international students)
~$5,000 (domestic students)
~$7,200 (international students)

Specializations offered at the Vancouver campus

Specialization Degree Programs Available Link to Program Information
Biomedical MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Chemical & Biological MSc, MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Civil MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Clean Energy MEng program site
Electrical & Computer MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Geological MEng program site
Materials MSc, MASc & PhD program site
Mechanical MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Mechatronics Design MEng program site
Mining MEng, MASc, PhD program site

A sub-specialization available in any of the above:

Specializations offered at the Okanagan campus

Specialization Degree Programs Available Link to Program Information
Civil MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Electrical MEng, MASc, PhD program site
Mechanical MEng, MASc, PhD program site

 

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