Masters in Engineering in Canada for international students
🇨🇦 Affordable quality, welcoming policies, and a clear path to permanent residency. Here is what a masters in Engineering there actually involves — costs, entry tests, deadlines and what graduates earn.
Masters programmes in Engineering we track in Canada
| University | Programme | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | MEng Electrical & Computer | 1.5 yrs | See Waterloo's current international term feeCheck current fee · 2025–26 | Feb 1 | Apply |
Fee labels cite official university pages and their stated academic year. “Check current fee” means the institution does not publish one stable programme figure.
What Engineering graduates earn in Canada
Common roles include Project Engineer. Employer examples are editorial, while the earnings benchmark above comes from the cited national source.
How to apply for the 1971 intake
- 1Get Letter of Acceptance from a DLI
- 2Show CAD 23,448 living funds (from 1 Sep 2026), usually via a GIC
- 3Get IELTS 6.0+ / your college's English requirement
- 4Pay tuition for first year (recommended)
- 5Apply for Study Permit via IRCC portal
- 6Give biometrics at a VAC
Frequently asked questions
What does a Masters in Engineering in Canada cost per year?
Current official programme figures shown in this guide are: Waterloo: See Waterloo's current international term fee. The country planning range is separate from these university-published fees. Open each cited source before paying a deposit.
Which tests do I need for a Masters in Engineering in Canada?
The programmes we track ask for IELTS, TOEFL. Most Canada universities accept an English test plus, where relevant, a graduate admissions test. Always check the exact minimum score on the programme page.
Can I work in Canada after this degree?
PGWP up to 3 years (program length). Salary outcomes vary by role, location and experience; use the official benchmark source shown on this page rather than treating a national figure as a guaranteed starting salary.
When should I apply for the 1971 intake?
Fall (Sep) · Winter (Jan) · Summer (May, limited). Deadlines for the programmes we track fall on Feb 1, so start test prep and documents 8–12 months earlier.