Mechanical Engineering

Put your career in gear

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 résumé by the time you graduate, you’ll definitely impress potential employers.

Program highlights

• Endless career possibilities. Graduates from this program work in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, green energy, and oil.
• Knowledge is power. Combine technical know-how with knowledge of fluids, power, and energy systems to create new technologies.

Why Waterloo Mechanical Engineering?

Become a skilled problem solver, leader, and innovator able to create mechanical systems and electro-mechanical designs that impact industries and improve the world.

What will you learn?

During your first year, you'll take a mix of foundational engineering and math courses. In upper years, most of the classes you'll take will be in Mechanical Engineering.

Learn more about the courses you'll take for your Mechanical Engineering degree.

"You get to learn to do by doing. There are multiple projects to apply what we learn beyond just practice problems. Co-op is a huge learning opportunity. The four-month terms let you try a variety of industries, allowing me to shape my career path."Delainey, third-year Mechanical Engineering co-op student

Admission requirements

How to apply

Apply directly to this program on your application.