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University of Toronto (Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering)
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering
University of Toronto (Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering)
Course Overview
U of T Engineering is consistently ranked Canada's #1 engineering faculty and the Civil & Mineral Engineering department's MEng is its course-based professional master's — designed for working engineers who want to deepen technical breadth without committing to a research thesis. Students pick from concentrations in Structural, Transportation, Building Science, Environmental, Construction Management, and Mining (the department also covers mineral engineering).
Most students complete the program over 12–16 months full-time (3 terms of coursework, optional 4-month internship). Toronto's relentless infrastructure pipeline — Ontario Line subway, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, the Gardiner rebuild, GTA condo development — means consulting firms and municipal employers recruit on campus year-round. Sri Lankan civil engineers with a B.Sc.Eng. from Moratuwa or Peradeniya have placed well, particularly into transportation and structural roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognised university, with mid-B or higher standing (~GPA 3.0+) in the final two years.
- check_circle Sri Lankan B.Sc.Eng. from Moratuwa or Peradeniya is typically accepted; other accredited engineering degrees are reviewed case by case.
- check_circle Statement of interest, CV, and two academic or professional references (one should be a former professor).
- check_circle No GRE required.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 93 Overall (min 22 in writing and speaking).
- check_circle Waived if your undergraduate degree was taught entirely in English (Moratuwa, Peradeniya, NIBM are typically accepted on this basis).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | CAD 63,379 | Rs. 14,894,000 |
| Living Expenses (Toronto, 12 months) | CAD 22,000 | Rs. 5,170,000 |
| GIC + Study Permit + Biometrics | CAD 21,635 | Rs. 5,084,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | CAD 107,014 | Rs. 25,148,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
MEng Civil graduates qualify for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — long enough to accumulate the Canadian engineering experience needed for both Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure with PEO and Express Entry permanent residency. Toronto-area employers — WSP, Stantec, Arup, AECOM, Hatch, EllisDon, Parsons, the TTC, and Metrolinx — hire heavily from U of T. Starting salaries sit around CAD 75,000–85,000 in Toronto, rising to CAD 100,000+ within 3–5 years post-P.Eng.
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