OpenFieldWestern Master of Engineering Science (MESc) in Civil & Wind Engineering
Two-year research-based Master's degree working directly with the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and the WindEEE Dome, studying severe storm effects on high-rise structures and bridges.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor of Engineering with minimum 78% average over the last two years.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 86.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate capstone design or structural mechanics laboratory experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding of CAD $22,000/year for 2 years (thesis stream)
- Application fee
- CAD $150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset through graduate research assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Fall intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Western University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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