Our program is focused on innovative research geared towards developing new technologies and practices that ensure we have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean soil to grow our crops and clean energy to sustain our society. Our goal is to reduce the impact of our society on our environment.
Master’s students can elect to take a Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change. Program requirements are found in the Graduate Calendar
Our programs are offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering which allows our graduate students to take courses at both Carleton and the University of Ottawa. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.
*Alternative program option for international students: We offer a Masters in Engineering Practice (Environmental).
Capital Advantage
Carleton’s location in Ottawa gives our students and researchers access to excellent federal government labs including Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada.
Fields of Specialization
- Air Pollution
- Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste
- Water Resources and Groundwater Management
- Water and Waste Water Processing and Treatment
- Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainability and Climate Change
Program Information
Length: 1 – 2 years
Entry Terms: Fall, Summer, Winter
Fall Application Deadline: March 1 (Students are encouraged to apply early but applications are welcome at any time prior to the start of the term.)
Contact: gradadmineng@carleton.ca
Pathway Options: MASc – Thesis;
MEng – Research Project or Coursework
