About the course

The field of mechanical engineering is concerned with the application of the fundamental principles and laws of nature to the development and betterment of a technological society and culture. Virtually anything that moves, whether animate or inanimate, falls within the scope of mechanical engineering.Of all the engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering is the broadest and most diversified. In all technical areas and types of industries, mechanical engineers are involved in virtually every phase of design, synthesis, development, and refinement of machines, processes, and systems. Mechanical engineers are required to understand the laws of mechanics and thermodynamics, the effects of forces on solids and liquids, the flow of heat through substances, the properties of engineering materials, and the design of mechanisms to accomplish useful tasks. Mechanical engineers play a leading role in the advancement of technology for sustainable development.

　　If you love things that move, this is your program. At Waterloo, you?ll develop the skills you need to design everything from switches to spacecraft.You?ll get a broad foundation in all aspects of mechanical design: mechanics, power, control, and manufacturing. You?ll also learn to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, solve problems, come up with high-impact innovations, and have the chance to apply it all to real work experiences in co-op.Where you use those skills is up to you. Mechanical engineers work in all kinds of fields, constantly looking for ways to make machinery faster, lighter, cleaner, and more reliable.And with two years of career-relevant experience on your r?sum? by the time you graduate, you?ll definitely impress potential employers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$284,000

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.

　　Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

　　International Baccalaureate - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Physics (HL recommended), minimum 4 in each. Chemistry and English A, minimum 4 in each. One other HL or SL course, minimum 4. Total 32. 6s and 7s recommended for competitive programs.

　　Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

　　Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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