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Master of Engineering in Water Resources Engineering (Course-Work)
University of Guelph, Canada
CAD 34050
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 120
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
89
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
With strengths in some of the most globally impactful areas of study, U of G Engineering is actively educating engineers who will shape the world of tomorrow. We are proud to offer several graduate degree choices where our research is diverse and multi-disciplinary. Guelph Engineers are applying their expertise and knowledge to research and consulting projects all over the world.
What makes U of G Engineering unique is our focus on fostering a truly collaborative environment where the next generation of researchers are working to solve some of the critical questions that will shape the answers to issues facing both the local and global communities.
Building on our tradition of sustainability and design, the MEng program offers opportunities for advanced training in some of the most globally important fields of study. The MEng program is coursework based and can be taken as a full-time or part-time program of study. The coursework option provides graduates with a fuller understanding of engineering principles and a better grasp of their application to the solution of complex, practical problems.
MEng students have the option to complete 9 courses, or 7 courses and a final project. Both options take approximately 3-5 semesters to complete (with 3 semesters per year). All incoming MEng students are enrolled in the courses study option by default and may seek out potential advisors before or within their first semester to secure a final project.
Water Resources Engineering
Water Resources Engineering involves investigation, analysis and design of systems for control and utilization of land and water resources as part of the management of urban and rural watersheds. Research areas include: water quality control and safety; resource use and groundwater quality; hydrologic modelling; design and planning of urban water and sewage infrastructure; rural waste treatment systems; erosion control; non-point source pollution and mitigation; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); sediment and contaminant transport; irrigation and drainage modelling.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 89 - With no score less than - 21
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 60.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 60.0 Minimum Speaking - 60.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must a Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch);
- 3-year Bachelor's from institutions with a NAAC rating of "A"; 2 year Master's awarded beyond a 3-year Bachelor's from institutions with a NAAC rating below "A",
- Demonstrated acceptable analytical ability by having sufficient background in mathematics, chemistry, and physics; and background in undergraduate engineering courses
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
34050
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 120
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarships: $18,500 - $21,500 CAD
International students entering post-secondary studies for the first time and registering in the first semester of a degree program in the fall semester.
Admission Average | Current Value for Fall 2024 (year 1) | Annual Renewal Amount (years 2, 3 and 4) | Overall 4 Year total |
95.0% and greater | $9,500 | $4,000 | $21,500 |
90.0% - 94.9% | $8,500 | $4,000 | $20,500 |
85.0% - 89.9% | $7,500 | $4,000 | $19,500 |
80.0% - 84.9% | $6,500 | $4,000 | $18,500 |
Eligibility | Students' Responsibilities | Conditions | Renewal criteria |
Will be based on the admission offer average calculated by the University of Guelph’s Admission Services. U of G will determine averages for applicants who are not studying in a Canadian secondary school curriculum based on curriculum, grading practices and grading scale interpretation. Students admitted in fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023 or Fall 2024 and receiving an entrance scholarship are eligible to receive a $4,000 award in years 2, 3 and 4 if all renewal criteria (see below) are met each year. |
Submit an application for admission. Ensure that my admission application is complete and all documents are received as requested by Admission Services, University of Guelph. |
Recipients must register for both the fall and winter semesters in year 1. Recipients must pay the International student tuition and fees. |
Recipients must remain registered in full-time studies and achieve a minimum 80.0% average in their previous academic year of full-time study (typically fall/winter). Recipients must continue to pay the International student tuition and fees. |
Students who fail to qualify for a continuing payment may re-qualify by subsequently obtaining an 80.0% or better average in the previous academic year of full-time study. Payments lost cannot be added to the end of the award period.
NOTE: Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred. Students who defer their offer of admission are reconsidered the following year based on the availability of scholarship for that cohort.
Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship:
The University of Guelph's most prestigious undergraduate entrance award for international students. It was established in honour of the University’s eighth president, Dr. Franco Vaccarino, to acknowledge his remarkable impact on the University.
One scholarship is awarded each year to the top international student. It is valued at $42,500 and includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by one of the University's leading professors.
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Have submitted an application for admission and have a valid U of G student ID number;
- Are an International (VISA) student;
- Are entering the first semester of any undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph;
- Have not previously attended a post-secondary institution;
- Have at least an admission average equivalent to a 90.0% Canadian curriculum; and
- Have made significant leadership contributions to your school and community.
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada are not eligible for this scholarship regardless of current country of residence or international school credentials. Please apply for a President's Scholarship or Lincoln Alexander Chancellor'sScholarship.
- Application now closed for 2024
- Student Application Deadline: January 25, 2024 4:00:00 p.m. (EST)
- Reference Letters Deadline: February 1, 2024 4:00:00 p.m. (EST)
International Transfer Scholarship
Transfer students are valued members of the U of G community. To support our students, we have established a new $10,000 scholarship for international fee-paying transfer students joining the University of Guelph in the summer 2024 or fall 2024 semesters.
Scholarship Details
International fee-paying transfer students admitted to an undergraduate degree program for summer 2024 or fall 2024 are eligible to receive a one-time $10,000 CAD scholarship.
The award will be paid in two equal instalments, one in each of the first two semesters of study, and will be deposited directly to your University of Guelph account.
Conditions
Recipients must register for courses in the semester to which they were admitted, as well as the subsequent semester.
Recipients must pay the international student tuition and fees.
Changing immigration status may impact your eligibility.
Notes
Applicants to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program are not eligible for this award.
Entrance scholarships cannot be deferred. Students who defer their offer of admission are reconsidered the following year based on the availability of scholarships for that cohort.
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