For many engineers, hands-on industry experience is invaluable — but what if you need a stronger foundation to truly excel?
Julia Wagner, a current graduate student in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program at the University of Toronto’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department, found herself in that situation. While working in the field, she realized that there were key fundamentals she still needed to master, and the best way to do that was by going back to school.
“I realized there’s a lot of fundamentals I still had to learn, and I had to learn those from school. I wouldn’t necessarily get them from just working in industry,” Julia explains.
The MEng program at U of T offers flexibility, depth, and career advancement opportunities. Julia highlights how the program allows her to balance work and education, giving her the freedom to explore topics she’s passionate about while maintaining a full-time job. She also recognizes the long-term benefits: “A lot of people in management positions tend to have graduate degrees, and getting my master’s will remove any barriers for me to move up in my career.”
With U of T’s top-ranked engineering program in Canada, pursuing an MEng degree is a smart investment in the future. Whether you’re looking to gain specialized knowledge, boost career prospects, or step into leadership roles, this program can help you get there.
Check out Julia speaking about her experience in the MEng program below. You can also explore the MEng program in further detail.