MEng

Building Envelopes and Structures

Learn more about studying Building Envelopes and Structures as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    36,000CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International) says about their program:

Our civil engineering programs are project-based learning focused on the core theme of sustainability. You’ll learn all the skills you need for a career in the rapidly-emerging green economy.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • The equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no subscore below 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    90 (no section less than 20)

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Scholarships at University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)

  • University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarship

    Official page

    The University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarship awards at least CAD 5,000 to academically outstanding international students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program. Kaplan also notes first-year undergraduate international students are automatically eligible based on previous grades.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$35,448 to CAD$43,818 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from CAD$23,313 to CAD$43,587 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,222
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,879
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$169
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$96
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$64
Monthly public transport pass$85
Monthly grocery basket$316
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Victoria (in partnership with Kaplan International)

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements