Professional Degree

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, a Master of Engineering degree provides the technical competencies to accelerate your career with the option to develop further your leadership and business skills.

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Why choose U of T Engineering for your Master of Engineering degree?

Flexibility is a hallmark of this degree with a range of Master of Engineering (MEng) pathways and industry-relevant emphases to choose from. You can complete an Master of Engineering degree in just one year of intensive full-time study, or you have the option to complete the program at a regular pace in two years when enrolled in extended full-time option. The MEng can also be completed part-time.

Most courses are offered in person during weekdays during the fall and winter sessions but there are courses offered online, during weekends and evenings and also during the summer term.

Coursework is dependent on your academic unit but there are many common areas of focus among the MEng programs in different departments and institutes of the Faculty such as Data Analytics & Machine Learning, Robotics and Advanced Water Technologies to name a few. Whichever MEng path you choose, you’ll benefit from exposure to some of the world’s best engineering educators and industry leaders.

Prime location in downtown Toronto

The St. George campus is in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District. Our neighbours are some of North America’s leading startup incubators, world-class hospitals, diverse industries and Canada’s financial and artificial intelligence hub. Toronto’s high global ranking for innovation and opportunity provides you with advantages during your studies and upon graduation. Toronto is also known for its vibrancy and cultural diversity. From unique festivals to unforgettable attractions and delicious food, there’s never a dull moment. Some courses in aerospace engineering are offered in another part of the city at the Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS).

Learn in an exceptional community

The U of T Engineering community is defined by multidisciplinary collaboration, technical ingenuity and creative trailblazing. We are renowned for engineering excellence and home to more than 25 leading-edge multidisciplinary research hubs, such as Centre for Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (CARTE), the Robotics Institute, Centre for Global Engineering, Institute for Sustainable Energy and BioZone, to name a few.

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A comprehensive and customizable education

Typically, MEng students complete nine or 10 courses, up to six of which are technical and focused on your selected area of interest. You may pursue an independent project with a professor or take part in a group project working with an industry advisor. You have the option to complement your technical knowledge with up to four professional development courses on leadership, finance, entrepreneurship and innovation.

What I loved about my MEng experience was the mix of project and courses. The courses enabled the fundamental learning and more conceptual topics around for me for example, failure analysis, nanotechnology, and mechanical behavior of materials. I really enjoyed understanding the ‘why’ behind how materials behave and work, which then ultimately grew me into really, really fascinating technical jobs.

Jacquelyn MacCoon, MEng alumna

No two MEng programs are the same. The range of available courses enabled me to explore all avenues of my interests — from water treatment and sustainability to management and leadership.

Katie Farrow, MEng alumna

The diversity of courses helped me develop technical and soft skills that were helpful for my internship. The teaching and administrative staff at the MEng program were also invested in my success and beyond supportive.

Bryant Lim, MEng candidate

Master of Engineering Program Details

You can pursue your Master of Engineering degree on a full, extended full or part-time basis in one of the following academic units:

MEng at a Glance

Seven departments or institutes offer the MEng program

Pursue full- or part-time studies

Some online, evening and weekend course offerings

Thirteen emphases to customize your experience including Data Analytics and Machine Learning, Robotics as well as ELITE (Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation, Technology in Engineering)

Internships and independent projects complement the MEng curriculum

Tips For Applicants

Consider applying to the MEng program in two different departments. Depending on the courses you took in your undergraduate degree, more than one departmental pathway can help you reach your goals. Applicants often apply to ECE & UTIAS; MIE & MSE; MIE & CivMin; ChemE & CivMin and MSE & ChemE.

The MEng program is designed with flexibility in mind -- for instance, you can complete an MEng emphasis in Data Analytics & Machine Learning via five different departments: ChemE, CivMin, ECE, MIE or MSE.

Students also have flexibility to take electives outside their home department and enrol in other engineering courses as part of their electives.

When applying, consider the emphases you're most interested in, and how the departments you apply to can help you focus your studies.

How to apply to the Master of Engineering program

Emphases

Depending on your academic unit and program, you can customize your MEng by choosing an emphasis, such as:

Advanced Manufacturing
(UTIAS, ChemE, MIE, MSE)

Developed by the Toronto Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, this emphasis focuses on manufacturing management and manufacturing engineering.

Advanced Soft Materials
(ChemE, MIE, MSE)

From nanomaterials to scale-up processing and manufacturing, learn about the fundamentals of creating soft materials and optimizing them in a wide range of applications used in various industry sectors including oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutics, food (e.g. mayonnaise) and consumer products (e.g. laundry detergent).

Advanced Water Technologies
(ChemE, CivMin, MSE)

Offered through the Institute for Water Innovation, this emphasis explores water treatment methods and design of treatment processes.

Aerial Robotics
(UTIAS)

Created by the Centre for Aerial Robotics Research and Education, this emphasis focuses on integrated research and development on aerial robotics systems, from design, instrumentation, to autonomy.

Data Analytics and Machine Learning (Formerly Named Analytics)
(ChemE, CivMin, ECE, MIE, MSE)

Learn techniques and strategies to translate large data sets into useful insights for sectors such as transportation, banking and health care.

Biomanufacturing
(ChemE, MIE, MSE)

Gain knowledge to understand and engineer innovative technologies from developing organs on a chip to engineering protein for various applications in medicine, fuels, chemicals, environmental biotechnology and nutrition.

Engineering and Globalization
(UTIAS, BME, ChemE, CivMin, ECE, MIE, MSE)

Sponsored by the Centre for Global Engineering, this emphasis examines how to leverage engineering to address complex global challenges, like clean water and basic health care.

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering (ELITE)
(UTIAS, BME, ChemE, CivMin, ECE, MIE, MSE)

One of our most popular MEng emphases, ELITE develops the whole engineer through courses in leadership, business and more.

Forensic Engineering
(BME, ChemE, CivMin, MIE, MSE)

Gain specialized expertise applicable to enhance engineering investigation, including those involving accidents and failures causing injury and financial loss.

Robotics
(UTIAS, ECE, MIE)

Developed by the Robotics Institute, this emphasis explores the development of smart and high-performance systems, including Control Systems, Dynamics and Modelling.

Sustainable Energy
(UTIAS, ChemE, CivMin, MIE, MSE)

Offered through the Institute for Sustainable Energy, this emphasis provides exposure to a variety of energy issues, from energy production and consumption to environmental impact.

Waterpower
(CivMin, MIE)

An emphasis focused on waterpower aims to prepare students for the unique challenges of this technology and growing opportunities in the industry, drawing on its long history and the many lessons learnt, especially in the domain of sustainable development.

MEng emphases FAQs

Course Selection Samples for Popular Emphases

Below are course selection examples for popular emphases. Please note that many possible course combinations are not reflected.

MEng Emphasis in Data Analytics and Machine Learning (Course Selection Sample)

	ChemE	CivMin	ECE	MIE	MSE
Prerequisite course	APS1070: Foundations of Data Analytics and Machine Learning
Core courses	CHE1147: Data Mining in Engineering	MIE1624: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics	ECE1513: Introduction to Machine Learning	MIE1626: Data Science Methods and Statistical Learning	MSE1065: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Materials Design
Elective courses	CHE1148: Process Data Analytics CHE1434: Six Sigma for Chemical Processes MIE1626: Data Science Methods and Statistical Learning (also core)	CIV1504: Applied Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineering CIV1532: Fundamentals of ITS and Traffic Management CIV1538: Transportation Demand Analysis	ECE537: Random Processes ECE1779: Introduction to Cloud Computing MIE1628: Cloud-based Data Analytics	CHE1147: Data Mining in Engineering (also core) MIE1517: Introduction to Deep Learning MIE1628: Cloud-based Data Analytics	MIE1517: Introduction to Deep Learning MIE1624: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (also core) MIE1628: Cloud-based Data Analytics

MEng Emphasis in Robotics (Course Selection Sample)

UTIAS	ECE	MIE
AER1513: State Estimation for Aerospace Vehicles AER1515: Perception for Robotics AER1517: Control for Robotics ECE1505: Convex Optimization	ROB1514: Mobile Robotics ECE1636: Control of Discrete-Event Systems I ECE1647: Introduction to Nonlinear Control Systems MIE1001: Advanced Dynamics	AER525: Robotics AER1515: Perception for Robotics MIE505: Micro/Nano Robotics MIE1001: Advanced Dynamics

MEng Emphasis in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology (ELITE) (Course Selection Sample)

UTIAS	BME	ChemE	CivMin	ECE	MIE	MSE
AER1601: Aerospace Engineering & Operations Management APS1001: Project Management APS1420: Technology, Engineering and Global Development TEP1502: Leadership in Product Design	APS1016: Financial Management for Engineers APS1023: New Product Innovation TEP1010: Cognitive and Psychological Foundations of Effective Leadership TEP1026: Positive Psychology for Engineers	APS1001: Project Management APS1016: Financial Management for Engineers APS1028: Operations and Production Management APS1049: Management Consulting For Engineers	APS1001: Project Management TEP1010: Cognitive and Psychological TEP1026: Positive Psychology for Engineers TEP1029: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership	APS1001: Project Management APS1016: Financial Management for Engineers APS1017: Supply Chain Management and Logistics TEP1029: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership	APS1001: Project Management TEP1010: Cognitive and Psychological Foundations of Effective Leadership TEP1029: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership TEP1501: Leadership and Leading in Groups and Organizations	APS1001: Project Management APS1016: Financial Management for Engineers APS1049: Management Consulting For Engineers TEP1029: The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership

Hear from Master of Engineering students and alumni

Meet Sneha (MEng ECE)

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Meet Madhi, Jia, Sam, Runze and Dina (MEng MSE)

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Meet Liane (MEng ChemE)

In an interview with National Engineering Month Ontario as well as U of T Engineering podcast Tell Me More: Coffee with Chris Yip, alumna Liane Catalfo (ChemE 2T8 + PEY, MEng 2T0) shares how U of T's Master of Engineering (MEng) program supports her career.