Earn a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Why enroll in a graduate Engineering Science program (M.Eng. or M.A.Sc.)?
Laurentian’s graduate programs in Engineering Science build on your undergraduate degree by strengthening your technical knowledge and preparing you for advanced roles in industry or research.
The programs offer multiple pathways, allowing students to choose an option that aligns with their career goals and interests.
Program Pathways
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) – Course-based
A coursework-focused option designed to develop practical, industry-relevant skills in Mining, Mechanical, and Mining-Mechanical Engineering. This pathway does not require a supervisor and can be completed in as little as 12 months through a fast-track option. Most students take longer depending on their course load.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) – Project-based
Combines coursework with a supervised engineering project. Students work under the supervision of a faculty member and may choose from a broad range of focus areas, including Mining, Mining-Mechanical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Sustainability, Bioprocesses, Extractive Metallurgy, and Process Engineering. This pathway is suited to students seeking applied experience with a research or design component.
Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) – Research-based
A thesis-based program that emphasizes research and academic development. Students work under the supervision of a faculty member and complete original research in their field of study. Like the project-based M.Eng., it offers a broad range of focus areas.
Choosing the right option
The course-based M.Eng. is typically suited to students pursuing careers in industry.
The project-based M.Eng. is suited to students who want a combination of advanced coursework and applied project experience.
The M.A.Sc. is typically intended for those interested in research or further study at the doctoral (PhD) level.
Why study the M.Eng. in Sudbury?
Known by our industry partners as the Mining Capital of the World, Sudbury, Ontario offers a unique landscape to study engineering. Study in a place where our industry partnerships are as important as our geological advantage - the Sudbury Basin.
Our professors understand the relationships between the various types of Engineering and how they relate to the professional field. In Sudbury, you have the opportunity to study, but nearly as important is the opportunity to meet industry partners who employ many of our graduates. In fact, Laurentian University graduates earn the second highest average entry wage of any University in Ontario and have one of the highest employment rate after six months from graduation.
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Does this program interest you?
Learn More about the M.Eng. by reading through our academic program overview.