You can choose between research-based or course-based master's program or maybe you are ready for a doctoral program.
Table of Contents
Research-based
For full-time students, the PhD is a 4-year program from a master degree and 6 years from a bachelor, and the MASc is a 2-year program. You will be taking 3 to 7 courses plus an original research and thesis. On Top of the guaranteed minimum funding provided, the students are eligible for TA and RA. No supervisor is required at the application stage, a supervisor is needed to get an offer of admission. Visit our Research and supervisors page with the details about how to contact them.
For part-time students, the PhD is an 8-year program, and the MASc is a 4-year program. You will be taking 1 to 2 courses per term plus an original research and thesis. Part-time students are not eligible for minimum funding.
Students have the option to apply to the Collaborative program in Nanotechnology.
Visit the Future Students page to find the full description of programs and admission information.
Doctoral (PhD)
-
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
-
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering- Nanotechnology
Exceptional MASc applicants may be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program from a bachelor’s program. Applicants interested in being considered for a direct-entry PhD should include a statement to that effect in their Supplementary Information Form (SIF) when applying to the MASc.
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
-
Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
-
Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Nanotechnology
Undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo have the option to enrol in the Accelerated Master’s program to accomplish some of the work required for a MASc degree.
Nanotechnology Collaborative Program
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Applied Science (MASc) Mechanical and Mechatronics - Nanotechnology
The University of Waterloo offers the first MASc and PhD programs in Nanotechnology of its kind in Canada. The MASc collaborative program provides a strong foundation in the emerging areas of nano-engineering in preparation for the workforce or for further graduate study and research leading to a doctoral degree. For further information, please visit the nanotechnology program page.
For MASc and PhD student fees, please visit the student accounts website.
Exceptional MASc applicants may be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program from a bachelor’s program. Applicants interested in being considered for a direct-entry PhD should include a statement to that effect in their Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Applicants who will be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program will be contacted by a representative from the Department within two months of the application deadline.
Admission Requirements are the same as those for MASc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. For further information, please visit the engineering collaborative program page and the nanotechnology program page.
Course-based
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Expand your knowledge, professional training, and skills in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by completing a course-based master’s program (MEng). MME also offers a co-operative MEng program, where students can integrate a 4- or 8-month fully-paid co-op into their degree. The self-funded, coursework-based degree can be customized by selecting 8 courses among the many graduate courses in our department and within the Faculty of Engineering. Students can choose to pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis. A full-time MEng student can expect to complete their coursework in 4 terms (16 months).
Students can gain a specialization in:
-
Building Systems
-
Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
-
Mechatronic Systems
-
Sustainable Energy
PLUS:
-
There is an option to earn a Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety in conjunction with the MEng degree at no extra cost. See full description here.
Visit the Future Students page to find the full description of programs and admission information.
Collaborative Master of Engineering in Health Technologies (MEng)
Health care is at a turning point with advances in AI, wearable tech, and telemedicine, while simultaneously challenged by aging populations, chronic diseases, access issues, and global pandemics. The Health Technology Master of Engineering program seeks to empower students to bridge the gap and drive transformative change in a complex and evolving world through a mechanical engineering perspective.
Students will select 9 courses. In addition, the master's program has a mandatory co-op, during which students gain practical industrial experience in health technologies.
For further information, visit the Collaborative Master of Engineering in Health Technologies page to learn more and view the course requirements for the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering version of the program.
Admission Requirements
Find the MME admission requirements on the Graduate Studies and postdoctoral affairs (GSPA) Academic Calendar and start to prepare the application documents to give enough time to upload them by the deadline date.
Only for the research-based PhD and MASc programs, the admission depends on the student finding a suitable supervisor. You don’t need a supervisor to apply, so we suggest that you apply, upload all materials and then start the process of trying to make contact with the faculty members in the Mechanical and Mechatronics research area(s) that you are interested in. Follow the steps and advice about how to find a supervisor.
For answers to specific questions, please feel free to contact us:
Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Administrator
E-mail: mme-grad-admissions@uwaterloo.ca
Fees, Scholarships and Awards
Budgeting is ones of the most important factors when it comes to planning your graduate studies. Find out about tuition and budget, and the MME funding and scholarship opportunities.
Research-based students have minimum guaranteed funding. Course-based students are expected to be self-funded.
Visit the Funding, Scholarships and Awards page with full description and details.