Queen's Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Civil Engineering
Queen's University
The published admission average for Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Civil Engineering at Queen's University is 87–90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code QEV.
This program lets you study civil engineering — the design and building of infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings — from your first year without having to apply again after a general engineering year. The direct-entry path means you start specialized coursework immediately rather than completing a common first year. It suits students confident in math and physics who know they want to work on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
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Admission average
87–90%
OUAC code
QEV
First-year spaces
50
Queen's University publishes this as “High 80s”
What’s the Queen's Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Civil Engineering acceptance rate?
Queen's University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Smith Engineering - Direct Entry Civil Engineering, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87–90% for September 2027 entry. Queen's acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Queen's’s own wording
- ENG4U
- MCV4U
- SPH4U
- SCH4U
- MHF4U
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
Also required
- A high school transcript is just 1 piece of information Queen's University uses when making an admission decision. Each applicant to Queen's has a personalized To Do List, detailing exactly what is needed to complete their application. Students can review their To Do List (and associated due dates) on their Queen's SOLUS Student Centre. Students will receive instructions for accessing SOLUS after they apply.
- Alternative Offers
- Queen's does not make alternate offers of admission. Applicants will be considered only for the program(s) to which they have applied (or amended) via the Ontario Universities's Application Centre (OUAC) by the published deadlines.
What it costs
First-year tuition at Queen's is $6,204.60 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Commerce, years 1–2 ($16,613.19) and Engineering and Applied Science ($12,152.92) cost more. Queen's tuition, program by program
Source: Queen's University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for civil engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Civil engineers design and oversee construction of infrastructure like roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. They work as project engineers managing construction sites, structural design engineers creating plans, or transportation engineers designing transit networks.
In its favour
- Strong job security: Engineers Canada flags moderate-to-high shortage risk for civil engineers through 2033 despite near-term labour market cooling.
- Good salary growth: Starting around $60K, moving toward $120K+ in major cities as you gain experience.
- Hands-on impact: You see buildings, bridges, and systems you designed actually get built.
- Infrastructure spending tailwind: Ontario, BC, and Quebec infrastructure projects are actively hiring now.
Worth knowing
- Licensing takes time after graduation: You need 4 years of documented experience (at least 1 in Canada) plus passing the National Professional Practice Exam before you can call yourself a P.Eng. and sign off on projects independently.
- Entry-level roles are tight right now: Job vacancy rates cooled in 2025 and degree-required roles face tough competition, meaning your first job may be harder to land than it should be.
- Four years of school is just the start: Many roles still need a master's degree or advanced certifications to actually use your civil engineering degree to its full potential.
- Field work is weather-dependent and can demand long hours: Large projects require evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, and you'll spend time on construction sites in all conditions.
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating the tedious back-office work—project setup, budget tracking, documentation—not the engineering judgment itself. Design software is getting smarter (generative design, clash detection), and monitoring tools using drones and sensors are replacing manual inspections. But the construction industry has digitized slowly, so right now there is more opportunity than threat. The core skill—solving complex structural and logistical problems, managing teams, getting designs approved safely—is not being automated. You'll spend less time on paperwork and more on actual engineering decisions.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Civil Engineer Salary in Canada in 2026
- 2. 3,955 civil engineering Jobs in Canada, June 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. 3,072 civil engineer Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. 2,848 entry level civil engineer jobs in Canada, March 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. Engineering Jobs in Canada 2026: NOC Codes, Wages, P.Eng Path
- 6. Canada’s 2025–2026 Civil Engineer Jobs: Pay, Qualifications, and Application Process – Unlock Careers in Europe
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