Queen's University, Smith Engineering

Kingston, Canada

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Engineering

AdmissionsApplicants need final-year secondary mathematics and science and proof of English proficiency. The citizenship status declared in the first admission application is recorded permanently and determines the fee charged.Any later change to this status requires a separate procedure, with supporting documents and within published deadlines. A change obtained during the programme is not applied automatically.Who it is forThe programme leads to an engineering degree accredited in Canada, with a specialisation chosen after a common first year. The disciplines follow the five departments, from chemical engineering to mining engineering.Fees are calculated per unit, up to a limit of 16.1 credits per term. A student who reduces their load sees their bill fall proportionally, a mechanism absent from flat-fee schedules.FeesThe 2026-27 schedule sets the international rate at CA$1,841.11 per unit, or $59,283.74 in tuition for a normal load of 32.2 units. The total cost reaches $61,867.57 with ancillary fees and mandatory health insurance at $948.An Ontario resident pays $12,152.92 in tuition for the same load, and a Canadian from outside Ontario $15,205.48. In the sixth year, the international rate falls to $1,789.97 per unit.CareersThe accredited degree opens the way to the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) title after a period of supervised practice. The recruiting sectors are mining and metallurgy, chemicals and processes, infrastructure, energy, materials and information technology.

Bachelor of Mining Engineering Technology

Grade de Master (Bac +5)|3 à 5 ans

AdmissionsApplications follow the same science and language requirements as the bachelor's in engineering. A six-unit certificate in mining technologies also makes it possible to test the track before a full commitment.Who it is forThis track leads to a degree in mining engineering technology, separate from the standard engineering degree. It represents 39 units a year and trains senior technicians and operational managers for the extractive industry.It is aimed at applicants who want to work in mining without going through the accredited engineering programme, or who want a less costly entry into the sector.FeesThe 2026-27 schedule sets the international rate at CA$848.68 per unit, or $33,098.52 in tuition for 39 units, and $35,682.35 in total with ancillary fees and health insurance.That is a little over half the cost of the bachelor's in engineering, for the same employment sector. The certificate in mining technologies costs $5,092.08 in tuition.CareersGraduates join underground and open-pit mining operations, processing plants, equipment maintenance, occupational health and safety and the technical services of extractive companies.Unlike the bachelor's in engineering, this degree does not lead to the Professional Engineer title. An applicant who aims to register with a professional regulatory body, in Canada or in their own country, should check this point before deciding on cost alone.

Master of Applied Science, thesis-based (MASc)

Grade de Master (Bac +5)|3 à 5 ans

AdmissionsAdmission requires the prior agreement of a research supervisor with the means to fund the project. Contact with the laboratory comes before the application is submitted and determines its outcome.A bachelor's degree in engineering or science, a strong academic record and proof of English proficiency complete the requirements.Who it is forThe thesis-based master's is the research track, completed over two years under the supervision of a professor and assessed through a thesis. It is the standard route into the doctorate.In mining engineering, research covers mine evaluation, design and operation, complex processing plants and the mechanical equipment used in extraction and processing.FeesThe registrar's 2026-27 schedule sets international research master's fees at CA$4,309.15 per term, or $12,927.45 for a three-term year, and $15,552.94 with ancillary fees, student fees and health insurance at $948. A Canadian pays $1,962.66 per term. Programme-specific ancillary fees of ten to sixty dollars are added.Mandatory health insurance costs CA$948 for a September start, $632 for a January start and $316 for a May start. Funding depends on the research supervisor and any scholarships obtained.CareersMost graduates continue to a doctorate or join industrial research and development in mining and mineral processing, materials, energy and chemical processes.

Master of Engineering, professional (MEng)

Grade de Master (Bac +5)|3 à 5 ans

AdmissionsThe required degree is a bachelor's in engineering or a related discipline, together with proof of English proficiency. Deadlines vary by department.Who it is forThe MEng is the professional master's, course-based. In mining engineering, it is completed in one year and prepares students to solve broad problems in the extractive industry rather than to conduct original research.It is offered in the faculty's main disciplines and requires no prior agreement from a laboratory, which makes it the most open route into graduate programmes for an international applicant.FeesThe 2026-27 schedule sets the international MEng at CA$9,987.66 per term over three terms, or $29,962.98 in tuition, or $14,981.49 per term in the accelerated two-term option, for the same total. The cost reaches $32,588.47 with ancillary fees and mandatory health insurance at $948. A Canadian pays $9,903.96 in tuition.These programmes are self-funded and carry no research funding. For an engineer already working in a mining country, however, the one-year option provides a Canadian qualification without a long career break.CareersGraduates join mining companies, engineering consultancies, metallurgy, energy and technical consulting. A master's graduate can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to three years, and has been exempt from the provincial attestation letter (PAL) since 2026.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Grade de Master (Bac +5)|3 à 5 ans

AdmissionsAdmission rests on the agreement of a research supervisor and on an academic and research record. Prior contact with the laboratory is the first step in the application.A French-speaking African applicant would do well to target the mining department's teams, whose research themes match those of the gold and bauxite basins of West Africa.A bachelor's and usually a master's degree are required, with proof of English proficiency. Applications are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies according to each department's own timetable.Who it is forThe doctorate is for applicants aiming at a research career in higher education or industry. It takes place within the five departments, on the Kingston campus.Research areas cover mineral extraction and processing, chemical extraction of critical metals, materials, processes, infrastructure and electrical systems.FeesSince September 2021, an international doctoral student pays the same fees as a Canadian: CA$1,962.66 per term on the 2026-27 schedule, or $5,887.98 a year, and $8,513.47 with ancillary fees and health insurance at $948. Funding depends on the research supervisor, assistantships and any scholarships obtained, and is also used to pay tuition.The doctorate has been exempt from the provincial attestation letter (PAL) since 2026 and is not subject to the field of study requirement imposed for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.CareersCareers are split between higher education, public research bodies and corporate research and development, with a concentration in mining, metallurgy and critical metals.

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