About the course

The three-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program teaches you to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve mechanical engineering problems in a variety of industries.

　　Through a series of classroom-based courses and extensive practical labs, you acquire skills specific to mechanical engineering technologists, including:modifying and improving engineering designs using conventional and computer-based methods

　　performing engineering tests, supporting product development, using engineering software and systems to conduct engineering design and analysis, designing specialized jogs and fixtures

　　Careers

　　Graduates may find employment as engineering technologists in the manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and system industries. Graduates may be involved in product design and product testing, electronics and computer manufacturing, automation and control systems/processes and other diverse jobs that involve the transmission of power and energy in mechanical systems. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2024	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2024	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2025	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2025	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2025	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2026	Ottawa
Spring (May), 2026	Ottawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Algonquin College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission, OR

　　Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate, OR

　　General Educational Development (GED) certificate, OR

　　Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

　　Program Eligibility

　　English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

　　Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent.

　　At least two science courses from Grade 11 and/or Grade 12.

　　International applicants must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: (IELTS / TOEFL) IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20.

　　Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.

　　Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Algonquin College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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