Master of Engineering Practice
Elevate your engineering training with a nationally distinguished graduate program that propels your career success in Canada and globally.
Gain A Global Career Advantage
Carleton University’s prestigious Master of Engineering Practice graduate program is an efficient, flexible pathway for internationally trained engineers to gain the relevant technical expertise and professional skills needed to excel in many Canadian and global engineering workforces.
- Tuition: Calculate your fees here
- Entry Terms: Fall, Winter, Summer
- Length: Graduate in 12 to 24 months
- Streams: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Software
- Prerequisite: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
Gain a Competitive Edge in the Global Engineering Workforce
Canada’s only graduate program for internationally trained engineers, the Master of Engineering Practice combines advanced technical training with career-focused skills such as building codes, infrastructure challenges, ethics, project management, communications and business planning, among many. This program can help students in their process to become a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada. This full-time, course-based degree offers paid internships and the option to graduate in 12 to 18 months.
Study at a Top University in Canada
Carleton University delivers innovative education, leading research and career-ready training valued by employers. Consistently ranked among the top 10 in Canada for education and research.
Participate in a Paid Practicum with Multi-national Employers
Carleton’s many ties to diverse industry and government organizations enables the option of a paid co-op with flexible work terms that offers you valuable hands-on engineering experience, professional connections and a distinct advantage in the job market. Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, is in Ontario — one of the country’s most economically significant provinces. The city is home to Kanata North, Canada’s largest high-technology hub, as well as numerous multi-national technology companies, research laboratories and local startups.
Carleton University is globally recognized by Shanghai Rankings, Maclean’s and U.S. News & World Report.
“My experience in the EP program has been incredibly enriching, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application and strong faculty support. The program’s emphasis on hands-on learning, such as lab sessions and internships, has significantly boosted my skills and confidence.”
Harsh Thakkar, Mechanical Engineering Practice
Three Pathways
The Master of Engineering Practice Program offers you the flexibility to personalize your learning at a pace that aligns with your academic and personal goals. Rolling admissions allows you to begin your studies in the fall or winter.
Students can choose from one of three pathways:
Pathway One
Conventional Pathway
You will complete the program over four terms (two years), taking three courses in each of the first three terms—one from each category of courses. In the fourth term, you will complete one stream-specific engineering course.
Pathway Two
Practicum Pathway
You will complete the program of study over five to six terms (two to three years), alternating between completing study terms at Carleton, and an eight-month paid work term at an engineering organization.
Pathway Three
Accelerated Pathway
You can complete the program in 18 months (three terms)**, under the following conditions:
- Take three courses in the first term—one from each category of courses—and earn at least a B+ in the EGEN course and an A- in the ECMP courses in the most recent term.
- Have a minimum CGPA of 9 and above.
- Maintain continuous registration without academic breaks in the fall and winter terms.
- Obtain permission from the program.
** Students on the accelerated pathway who take summer courses after the first term may be able to complete the program in 12 months.
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