Master of Engineering in Systems Design Engineering

The Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo is the only one of its kind in Canada. Since its start in 1969, the department has developed a unique interdisciplinary undergraduate program and also boasts leading edge research in emerging areas, such as bioengineering. The undergraduate curriculum spans topics needed by a problem solving, design oriented engineer. We offer a well balanced program, designed to enable students to find optimum solutions to multi-faceted complex problems. It covers technical, environmental, socioeconomic and political aspects of the engineering process using systems design methodology. Our primary mission is to provide our students with the best possible education to enable them to become wise and knowledgeable leaders. It is our objective to furnish our students with a solid engineering education that will equip them to think clearly, logically, and originally when they create solutions to challenging interdisciplinary problems.

An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least an overall 75% standing from a recognized university.
A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is required for all students whose undergraduate degree is not from Canada or the USA.
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Two references are required, a minimum of one academic reference. Applicants who complete their degree five or more years before the application date may submit two professional references
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18) IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)