Master Of Engineering - Environmental Engineering Practice

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering Practice program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree: Applicants must have previously completed an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering or an equivalent field.

Minimum GPA: A minimum of “B+” in the honours subject and “B” overall is required for eligibility.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): Specific CGPA requirements for international students may apply.

References: At least two academic referees are required to support the application.

Statement of Intent: A personal statement outlining the applicant's goals and motivations is necessary.

Transcripts: Official transcripts of the applicant’s entire university record must be sent to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs. All foreign documents, e.g., transcripts, must be translated into English and be notarized. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, it is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all necessary deadlines.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Carleton is English. For admission into Carleton’s graduate programs, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university.

If your first language is not English, you can demonstrate your language proficiency by:

• Presenting one of the official Language Proficiency (ESL) test scores as defined in the table below;
• Showing that you have completed ESLA 1900 or ESLA 1905 at Carleton University with a final grade of B- or higher; or
• Presenting official certification (transcripts) that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a university in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in their most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English.

Applicants who present their most recent degree and transcripts from a Canadian institution are exempt from language proficiency requirements, unless otherwise required by an individual program.

Note: Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.

Minimum Language Proficiency (ESL) test score requirement:

* IELTS One-Skill Retake is accepted

TOEFL MyBest Scores is accepted

Please note that some graduate programs may require a higher level of understanding of the English language and will have higher ESL requirements. It is your responsibility to review and meet the minimum requirements of the program to which you are applying. The Graduate Studies reserves the right to require further documentation or additional testing if they feel it necessary to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

Carleton University is committed to ensuring that all students have fair access to English Language testing, including those students who require accommodations to complete the test. All tests accepted by Graduate Studies offer accommodations to students who require it, including but not limited to students with disabilities, and nursing mothers. Please note that arranging accommodations for an ESL test may take up to six weeks.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.