MASTER OF ENGINEERING M.ENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

MASTER OF ENGINEERING M.ENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Jan 15
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 80 USD 30,524

Program Description

Program Description

  • The University of Alberta offers MEng in Mechanical Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program provides training to students wishing to expand and advance their knowledge of core and specialized concepts in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management.
  • The department of Mechanical Engineering offers 3 graduate programs:
    • MEng in Mechanical Engineering (course-based).
    • MSc in Mechanical Engineering (thesis-based)
    • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (thesis research-based). 
  • The curriculum is comprehensive and span, and a variety of disciplinary strengths which gives rise to opportunities for transdisciplinary research. 
  • Course-based programs in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management require the student to do more course work than the thesis (research) based programs. 
  • The university provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment and also provides the flexibility to complete the program in a maximum of 6 years.
  • The major component of Mechanical engineering program are:
    • Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Thermodynamics
    • Mechanical Design
    • Engineering Management
  • Students have to successfully complete their course work in the first 8 months of their program.
  • The key strengths of the programs include robust levels of research output, excellent training opportunities, including professional development training, and high-quality employment outcomes post-graduation.
  • Students can apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally.
  • The department is the home to 20 faculties, world-class research in which many of the researchers are internationally renowned experts and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 20:1.
  • The University of Alberta is a public research university that discovers, disseminates, and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships.
  • The department ranks 2nd according to the National Taiwanese University (NTU) World Ranking 2019. 
  • Job opportunities after MEng Mechanical Engineering are Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 66,225 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale.
  • English skills are required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with 60% marks in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) out of 4.0 in the recent 2-year of full-time study.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
  • Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
  • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details why the applicant is pursuing graduate studies with this department, their research interests, and why they would be a suitable candidate.
  • Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.