MEng and MEngCEM Program Duration and Fees Options

Current Year Fees: 2023-2024

Domestic students: Please review Table 23 for Full-time and Part-time program fees, Table 24 for Extended full-time

International students: Please review Table 23 for Full-time, Table 24 for Extended full-time

How MEng/MEng CEM fees are charged 

M.Eng and M.EngCEM students are charged a Program Fee, based on their program (MEng, MEngCEM), and status (Full-Time – FT, Extended Full-Time – EFT, or Part-Time – PT).  The Program Fee is not charged per course.

 Example:  A FT MEng student will pay the same fees for 1 course or 5 courses in a session.

Fees are assessed per academic year. The Fall 2024-Winter 2025 fees invoice that you will see in mid-July includes fees for Summer 2025.  If you choose not to take courses in Summer 2025, you will not receive a reduction in fees.

In addition to Program Fees, students are charged incidental fees and a UHIP fee (International students only).

Minimum Degree Fee and Balance of Degree Fee

The Minimum Degree Fee is the minimum amount of Program Fees you will pay for your M.Eng/ MEngCEM program and is equivalent to one year of full-time MEng/MEngCEM program fees.  If you pay less than the minimum degree fee by the time you graduate, a Balance of Degree Fee is charged at graduation. 

Example: For 2022-2023, FT domestic M.Eng program fees are $13,380.  If you paid $12,000 in program fees by the end or your program, you would be charged a $1,380 balance of degree fee at graduation.

Balance of Degree Fee = Minimum Degree Fee –Program Fees paid 

You might pay more than the minimum program fee if: 

  • you are FT and take more than 3 sessions to complete the degree, 
  • You are EFT and take more than 6 sessions to complete the degree, 
  • You are PT and take more than 3 years to finish the degree. 

Differences between FT, EFT, and PT programs based on 2023-2024  MEng/MEng CEM fees

Please note: There are limited course offerings in the Summer session

Full Time
(FT)

Fees
$13,380 for one year + incidentals (Domestic Students)
$66,670 for one year + incidentals (International Students)

If you complete 9 courses in 1 year and return for 1 session to take your final course, you will pay full time fees for the additional session.

 

 


Number of courses

Typical path:

  • 4-5 courses in Fall
  • 4-5 courses in Winter
  • 1-3 courses in Summer

Enrollment limits:

  • 6 courses in Fall
  • 6 curses in Winter
  • 4 courses in Summer

Deadline for changes

From FT to EFT or PT: Prior to the start of Engineering course enrollment (early August), or between September 20 and October 20

Time limit:
3 years

Extended Full Time
(EFT)

Fees
$6,690 per year* for two years + incidentals (Domestic Students)
$32,688 per year* for two years + incidentals (International Students)

If you take 9 courses in 2 years and return for 1 session to take your final course, you are charted EFT fees for the additional session.

If you finish your program in under 2 years, you will be charged a Balance of Degree fee.


Number of courses

Typical path:

  • 5-6 courses per year
  • No more than 3 courses in any session

Enrollment limits:

  • 6 courses in Fall
  • 6 curses in Winter
  • 4 courses in Summer

Deadline for changes

From EFT to FT or PT:
Prior to the start of Engineering course enrollment (early August)

 

Time limit:
3 years

Part Time
(PT)

Fees
$4,014 per year + incidentals (Domestic Students)

You pay PT program fees and incidental fees for each session you are registered

You may be charged a Balance of Degree fee depending on how you complete your courses.


Number of courses

Typical path: varies

Enrollment limits:

  • Up to 4 courses per year
  • No more than 2 courses per session

Deadline for changes

From PT to EFT:

Prior to the start of Engineering course enrollment (early August), or between September 20 and October 20

From PT to FT – any time throughout the program

 

 

Time limit:
6 years

* EFT fees are approximately half of the annual FT fee. EFT fees are the same per year for domestic students and $320 more per year for international students

In summary…

The EFT is a good option if you are not sure you will finish your 10 courses in 12 months. You are still considered a FT student by OSAP (Ontario Student loans) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
You can still take a full course load and graduate when you finish your 10 courses, but keep in that if you finish in less than 2 years, you will be charged a balance of degree fee. 

The EFT is not a good option if you think you might take more than two years to finish the degree. PT might make more sense for you in that case. Remember, you cannot switch out of the EFT once you are in it.

Note for international students:

Please review Specific Situations for information on study permit requirements and post-graduate work permits.

Questions?

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