Registration for Future Individual Graduate Program Information Sessions

Learn more about individual engineering graduate programs at University of Toronto! Each graduate program may be hosting their own virtual info session in October and November. These sessions will give you an opportunity to learn more about specific engineering graduate programs and be able to talk to faculty, staff and students. There will also be a graduate student session as well to learn more about graduate student life.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GENERAL

ADMISSIONS

General
Deadlines
MEng Program
MASc/PhD Programs (Research)

MONEY MATTERS

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

STUDENT LIFE

Graduate Programs

Technical Emphases

As an graduate student, you can specialize in a technical area by pursuing one of the emphases. These are especially popular for those pursuing the MEng degree.

Collaborative Specializations

Engineering Education

The Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education is an interdisciplinary initiative designed for students within home programs in engineering or education who are interested in pursuing courses and research in engineering education. This opportunity allows students to join a small community of scholars interested in research and learning at the nexus of education and engineering practice. Upon successful completion of the requirements of the home department and the specialization, students receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education” on their transcript.

Psychology and Engineering (PsychEng)

PsychEng is the graduate-level Collaborative Specialization in Psychology and Engineering. Participating departments include Psychology (PSY) in the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS), and Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE) in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (FASE). All graduate students and faculty from the Department of Psychology and any FASE Department or Institute are welcome to participate.

Psychology is a science that focuses on the mind and behavior of people and animals to understand individuals and groups across several levels of analyses, from the cellular to the cultural. Engineering involves the creative application of science to the design of systems, processes, structures and technologies. The Psychology and Engineering Collaborative Specialization serves students interested in contributing to the growing interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of psychology and engineering.

Neuromodulation:

The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, in collaboration with the CRANIA Neuromodulation Institute (CNMI) introduces students interested in Neural Engineering to the clinical and engineering aspects of neuromodulation and its various therapeutic applications. Learn more about the Neuromodulation program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GENERAL

What is the difference between a Master of Engineering (MEng) and Master of Applied Science (MASc)?

The MEng program is the professional course-based master program where students have the option to complete the program in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (extended-full time). No research or supervisor is required for this program. Students can pursue an optional MEng project with a supervisor. There is no funding for students in this program.

The MEng program is for those who wish to build skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest through coursework and transition to industry.

The MASc program is a full-time two-year research program where students must complete a thesis supervised by a faculty member. The MASc is ideal for students for students who aspire to a rewarding career in research, whether in academia or industry. A MASc is also required to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy. MASc students receive funding during the program and can apply for various scholarships.

The research programs (MAsc and PhD) is for those who wish to conduct research with a faculty member in an area of interest. Focus is on research in these programs. Graduates of research programs can pursue industry or academia if they complete their PhD.

ADMISSIONS

General Admissions

Is GRE required or considered as part of the application?

Do I need to submit exam results that demonstrate my English Language Proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL?

What is the application fee to apply to a graduate program? Can I apply to more than one program?

Deadlines

What is the deadline to apply for graduate programs?

MEng Program

What are the minimum requirements I need to apply to the MEng program?

Each graduate department may have slightly different application processes and requirements. To view individual graduate department overview on programs and admissions, view the Graduate Programs Overview section on this web page.

In general, applicants must:

- meet the minimum GPA requirements set by the department you are applying to
- provide two references
- submit a letter of intent
- submit a CV/resume

Additional instructions or requirements may be set by the unit you are applying to.

Please note, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.

I do not have my 4th year grades yet, when should I apply and how is my application assessed?

Will I require a supervisor to apply?

If I am interested in a MEng Project, do I need to secure a supervisor before or during the application process?

Is there a co-op option in the MEng program?

What are the program length options in the MEng program?

There are three options for the MEng program each pertaining to a different length of time during which the candidate should complete their degree requirements. In all three cases the total tuition is about the same, but incidental fees must be paid for each year in the program.

The full-time MEng program is one year in length, and the student must complete ten courses (or nine for ECE) in that time.

The extended full-time MEng program again includes ten courses (or nine for ECE), but is completed over two years.

The part-time MEng program is completed over three to six years.

What specialization options do MEng students have?

Depending on the department you apply to for the MEng degree - you will have have access to unique specializations that can add skills and knowledge valued by industry.

Find out more about the MEng technical emphases here.

Technical Emphasis	AER	BME	CHE	CIVIL	ECE	MIE	MSE
Advanced Manufacturing	X		X			X	X
Advanced Soft Materials			X			X	X
Advanced Water Technologies			X	X			X
Aerial Robotics	X					X
Biomanufacturing			X			X	X
Data Analytics and Machine Learning			X	X	X	X	X
Engineering and Globalization	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation and Technology in Engineering	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Forensic Engineering		X	X	X		X	X
Identity, Privacy and Security					X
Robotics	X				X	X
Sustainable Energy	X		X	X	X	X	X
Waterpower				X		X

MASc/PhD programs (Research)

What are the minimum requirements I need to apply to the MEng program?

Each graduate department may have slightly different application processes and requirements. To view individual graduate department overview on programs and admissions please view the Graduate Programs overview on this web page.

In general, applicants must:

- for MASc program, must have completed at least a four-year undergraduate program in engineering
- for PhD program, completed a research-based Master's
- if you are not an engineering student but have a science or math background, you may be still eligible to apply - please consult with the unit you are applying to
- meet the minimum GPA requirements set by the department you are applying to
- provide two references
- submit a letter of intent
- submit a CV/resume
- must demonstrate significant potential for research and have prior research experience
- supervisor requirement: applicants are responsible for finding and securing a supervisor prior to admission

Please note, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.

Do I need a supervisor to apply? If so, how should I approach securing one?

Yes, research programs require a faculty member to oversee your thesis as part of the program requirements. We recommend the student contact faculty members in those research areas they are interested in. Email is the most common way.

Here are some quick tips:

Emailing:

make your introduction email brief, mention who you are (undergrad degree, school and program, GPA) and what research you have done in your undergrad
why you are interested in working with the supervisor for the MASc or PhD program (mention specific research the supervisor is conducting, their publications etc)
attach your CV

Social Media Platforms:

Some faculty are very active on social media platforms, connect with them via LinkedIn, X (Twitter) etc.

We recommend also reviewing supervision guidelines by SGS to gain a better understanding of the student-supervisor relationship.

What is the program length for MASc? PhD?

MONEY MATTERS

Where can I find more information about tuition, funding, scholarships, and other related money matters?

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

What scholarships and awards are available?

Prospective applicants who are applying for MEng or research (MASc/PhD) can view this awards page for scholarships and awards.

Research applicants are encouraged to apply for Canada Graduate Scholarships (Master's, domestic only), Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Master's or doctoral), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral), NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (Doctoral)

Individual graduate departments also have awards students can apply for once they are a student in the program.

IBET Momentum Fellowships

The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowships aim to address the urgent need to encourage and support the pursuit of graduate studies by under-represented groups. Fellowship recipients will receive $25,000 a year for four years, in addition to mentorship, training and networking support as they pursue doctorate degrees, specialized engineering research and potential careers as professors and industry leaders.

IBET Momentum Fellows will be offered a unique experience as PhD students, as they will be given the opportunity to rotate between selected labs and supervisors during their first term of registration into the PhD program. Rotations are an effective way to clarify research interests and explore different supervisory styles, lab environments and to help build a network. Learn how to apply.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As a graduate student, what support for professional development is available?

There are many professional development opportunities offered university-wide and by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (FASE). A brief list below, not exhaustive:

FASE professional development: (more resources here)

Grad iLead (networking, employer info sessions, events, career coaching etc)
OPTIONS Program – Supporting engineering graduate students in exploring diverse careers
Prospective Professors in Training (PPIT) - Prepares PhD students for the rigours of a career in academia
UofT Hatchery - support and resource for students interested in creating a startup

University-wide professional development:

University of Toronto - Career Learning Network (networking, employer info sessions, events, career coaching etc)
Centre for Graduate Professional Development (GPD)

STUDENT LIFE

What student groups and organizations are available if I wanted to be part of a community?

What supports are available for mental health and wellness?

The University of Toronto and the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering takes student mental health and wellness very seriously and have established a lot of resources for students. FASE in collaboration with an engineering graduate student association, Graduate Engineering Council of Students have created a comprehensive list of resources that engineering graduate students would find valuable, including health and wellness resources. You can access this here.

The university also recently launched Navi, a Student Mental Health Virtual Agent to help students navigate mental health supports at the University of Toronto. Navi, short for navigator, and also a name that has roots that denotes acts of kindness in certain cultures, is an anonymous wayfinding tool that is available 24/7. Navi uses IBM’s Watson Assistant, a virtual agent that uses natural language processing to understand questions it receives, to provide accurate and relevant responses through a simple chat function.

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