Civil Engineering
Build Canada's infrastructure - the bridges, roads, water systems, and buildings that hold society together.
Civil Engineering covers structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering. It is one of the oldest engineering disciplines and one of the most directly impactful - every building, bridge, and water system was designed by a civil engineer. Canada's infrastructure boom makes this a strong career choice.
Admission Average
high 80s to low 90s (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
Skills You'll Build
- Structural Analysis
- Site & Materials Assessment
- Project & Budget Management
- Environmental Stewardship
- Technical Communication
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
Civil Engineering Admission Averages by University
- Civil Engineering at Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering at Carleton University – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at University of Victoria – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at University of Alberta – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at University of Calgary – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at Dalhousie University – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at University of Manitoba – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Civil Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Civil Engineer – Entry $70,000
- Urban Planner – Entry $60,000