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7 Best Engineering Master's Universities in Canada 2026

4 Engineering master’s options in Canada are ranked for 2026. It is for applicants comparing where to study at graduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
UB University of British Columbia logo

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Public University

★ 75 QS World #34 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yr
Founded
1908
2
CU Concordia University logo

Concordia University

Canada · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
3
LU Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University

Canada · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4
QU Queen's University logo

Queen's University

Canada · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
HC Humber College logo

Humber College

Canada · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of British Columbia, Concordia University, Lakehead University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Engineering cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Engineering abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Engineering at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Engineering at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s in Engineering is a graduate degree for applicants who want advanced study after a bachelor’s and often want to move toward specialist roles, research, or further professional study. The four options here are all public institutions, so the main differences are in campus setting and how each programme is structured.

The choices include universities in Montreal, Kingston, and Kamloops, plus a college in Toronto. That gives you a mix of big-city and smaller-city settings, with one college option alongside university options. Fees are published for some programmes and not for others, so compare costs carefully before deciding.

Before applying, confirm the exact Engineering specialism, tuition, entry requirements, start date, and whether the programme is coursework-based or research-based. Also check what support is available for international students and whether any documents, language scores, or prerequisite subjects are required for your chosen programme.