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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $40,290 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-March-2022 2022-03-01

Overview

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

From tiny life-saving devices to the engines, machines, and plants that power the world, the influence that mechanical engineering has on the society is profound.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta offers a broad-based program that prepares graduates for immediate employment in a wide variety of industries ranging from transportation to medicine. 

You will gain a thorough understanding of mechanical engineering by taking courses in five major areas: solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and design. 

The emphasis is on providing opportunities for you to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on application and design.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$47,206

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,536
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,916
Tuition 1 person $40,290

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • High school grades and transcripts
  • English language test scores
  • Passport and Visa

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

61
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

180
170
listening
170
writing
170
speaking
170
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test : At least 115 for English Language Proficiency, with no subscore below 95.

The Bridging Program (BP) is a program for excellent students who meet all of UAlberta's academic criteria but still need to improve their English skills in order to enter a degree program. BP students can take English language courses at UAlberta and earn academic credit at the same time.

There are two Stages in the Bridging Program. Your English Language Proficiency scores will determine which Stage is right for you. You must meet the requirements of the Bridging Program within 12 months of your initial registration.

 

Completion of one of the following

Scores required for BP Stage 1

Scores required for BP Stage 2

Duolingo English TestScore of 80 with minimum subscore of 65Score of 90 with minimum subscore of 75
IELTStotal score of 5.0, with no band score less than 4.5.total score of at least 5.5 or higher, with no band score less than 5.0.
TOEFL iBTtotal score from 40, with no band score less than 12 (subject to final approval by the University's governance.)total score of at least 53, with no band score less than 14 (subject to final approval by the University's governance).
CAELtotal score from 40, with no band score less than 20.total score of at least 50, with no band score less than 30.
PTE Academictotal score of at least 36, with no band score less than 29.total score of at least 42, with no band score less than 36.
CanTesttotal score of at least 3.5, with no band score less than 3.0.total score of at least 4.0, with no band score less than 3.5.
CAE/CPEScale score of at least 154, with no less than 147 in each skillScale score of at least 162, with no less than 154 in each skill
U of A Extension EAPnot applicableEAP 135 (EXELP 7135): successful completion

 


Academic background and requirement

In general, admission to undergraduate programs is based on a minimum average of 70% (on a 50% passing scale) on five high school admission subjects required by the program of study at the Grade 12-level (or equivalent).

This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.

Preprofessional Study Time: 1 year

Qualifying Year: All students in the Qualifying Year in the Faculty of Engineering follow a common curriculum in their first year. At the end of the first year, students choose among the various specialized Engineering programs offered and between the traditional and cooperative education streams.

Career opportunities

  • Aerospace engineer.
  • Automotive engineer.
  • CAD technician.
  • Contracting civil engineer.
  • Control and instrumentation engineer.
  • Maintenance engineer.
  • Mechanical engineer.
  • Nuclear engineer.

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