Overview

PhD graduates in Building Engineering-related areas from Carleton University have obtained prestigious research and development positions in major engineering companies as building scientists, energy modellers, sustainability consultants, restoration and retrofit experts for heritage buildings, digital and advanced computational modelling specialists, and fire safety engineers.

Features

They have become professors in Canadian universities and colleges. In addition, many of our graduates have been employed as researchers in the public sector including but not limited to the federal government research departments such as National Research Council and Natural Resources Canada.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Building Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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86

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 26 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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86

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The requirements for admission for the MEng and MASc programs will be to hold an undergraduate degree from an engineering or related program (deemed acceptable by the Director and supervisor(s)) with at least a B+ average. The requirements for admission for the PhD program will be to hold a master’s degree from an engineering program with at least an A- average.

In the event that the Director deems applicants’ educational background inadequate, students may be admitted on the condition that they take one or more courses to complete their Building Engineering degree program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16696 CAD / year

≈ 16696 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7180 CAD / year

≈ 7180 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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