About the course

Mechatronics engineering is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. The essence of it is that the design of the mechanical system must be performed together with the design of the electrical/electronic and computer control aspects that together, comprise a complete system.Some examples of mechatronic systems include: a CD or DVD player, a computer hard disc drive, a fly-by-wire aircraft control system, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Each of these products is essentially mechanical in nature, but could not function without the integral design of the electrical and computer control systems that are critical to their operation. The mechatronics program at the University of Waterloo is administered by the department of mechanical and mechatronics engineering. The courses taken in the mechatronics program differ significantly from those taken in the mechanical engineering program.Half of the second and third-year courses in mechatronics are provided by the systems design engineering and electrical and computer engineering departments. This makes the mechatronics program ideal for students seeking a broad, interdisciplinary engineering education that is highly integrated and focussed.

　　From the ATM down the street to the drone that will one day deliver your pizza, computer-controlled electromechanical systems drive all kinds of technology. Learn to design those systems in Waterloo?s Mechatronics Engineering program ? the first of its kind in Canada and one of the top 100 in the world (Shanghai World University Rankings 2020). You?ll develop expertise in mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, and computer science, pulling together know-how from these different fields to develop sophisticated machines. During your co-op terms, you?ll have the chance to try out different career paths, earn money to pay for your education, and build a r?sum? guaranteed to 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: 5 Year(s)Fees: CA$355,000

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 (IB) - 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)

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

　　Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

　　Admission average: Individual selection from the high 80s to low 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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