Overview

The Graduate Program in Civil Engineering at York University offers thesis-based MASc and PhD degrees with areas of specialization in one or more of the following sub-disciplines: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, GeoEnvironmental and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

Features

In the face of rapid global population growth, undeniable shifts in climactic patterns and the consequences of these changes, research and teaching in the Civil Engineering graduate program focus on sustainable development through the use of recycled and renewable construction materials, landscape rehabilitation and the use of marginal-quality land such as closed municipal landfills and degrading permafrost.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction

Consulting

Water systems

Environmental technology and consulting

Transport infrastructure

Utilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 27 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed prescribed application form.

Course transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees (for admission to PhD program)

A cover letter elaborating the applicant’s professional goals and motivation for graduate studies

Curriculum vitae of the applicant

Two confidential letters of recommendation

Proof of English language proficiency (for international applicants).

Tuition Fee

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International

12000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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