Master in Environmental Engineering

Lakehead University, with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, offers a welcoming, student-centred experience focused on applied learning and community engagement. Founded in 1965, Lakehead enrolls nearly 10,000 students and provides a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, business, health and social sciences. The university is recognized for combining strong research with experiential learning opportunities and a commitment to Indigenous education.

Lakehead’s strengths include interdisciplinary research, hands-on labs, co-op placements and community-based projects that prepare students for practical careers. Faculty members emphasize mentorship and small-group teaching, enabling closer interaction and tailored academic support. The university also promotes sustainability initiatives and integrates Indigenous perspectives across curricula, creating a diverse learning environment that values multiple ways of knowing.

Campus life in Thunder Bay and Orillia offers a balance of outdoor recreation, cultural events and student services, with supports for international students such as orientation, advising and academic resources. Affordable living costs and strong campus communities help newcomers adapt and thrive. Applicants should highlight relevant experience and interest in applied learning, and investigate scholarships, work-study options and co-op pathways to enhance both study and career prospects.

The Master in Environmental Engineering at Lakehead University is a degree program for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree. This program provides a dynamic curriculum to train graduates from engineering and related natural sciences to provide effective solutions to environmental challenges.

The curriculum covers topics such as Biorefinery and Bioenergy Production, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Green Cements, Greenhouse Gases Reduction, Water Resource Engineering, and Water and Wastewater Purification. Students develop skills in areas like biorefinery, bioenergy production, and environmental biotechnology, and learn from faculty members from multiple disciplines.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Environmental Engineers, Sustainability Specialists, Water Resources Engineers, Climate Change Analysts, and Renewable Energy Engineers. They can work in industries such as energy, construction, and government, and for employers like environmental consulting firms, research institutions, and government agencies.