Program Overview

Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering program at Carleton University is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that equips students with analytical, computational, and career-ready skills in key areas such as design, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid and solid mechanics, materials, control systems, and robotics.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary depending on the student's education background. Students can select their education background from the following options:

• Ontario High School Current
• Ontario High School Graduate
• Ontario College Graduate or Transfer
• Ontario/Canadian University Graduate or Transfer
• Canadian High School (outside Ontario)
• CEGEP
• Canadian College Graduate or Transfer
• Canadian/Ontario University Graduate or Transfer
• American High School
• American College/University Graduate or Transfer
• International Baccalaureate
• International High School
• International Post-Secondary
• Home-Schooled
• Mature Applicant
• Carleton University Current student (internal transfer)
• Carleton University Former student (Re-admission)
• Carleton University Special (non-degree) student

Students must also select their province and curriculum.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including design-oriented spaces. Through courses in CAD/CAM, 3D modeling software, and advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and CNC machining, students gain the skills to take their ideas from concept to creation.

Labs and Facilities

The program offers students the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art labs and facilities, including design-oriented spaces.

Co-op

Carleton offers students a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 months.

Work Experience

Ottawa is home to one of Canada's largest concentrations of government agencies and high-tech companies, providing students with opportunities for work experience.

Career Outcomes

Mechanical engineering is among the most versatile of all disciplines, giving students many career opportunities in various industries. Sample careers include:

• Air Conditioning
• Energy-Related Industries
• Ground Sea and Air Transportation
• Heating
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing and Robotics
• Power Generation and Energy Conversion
• Resource Extraction and Processing
• Transportation
• Ventilation

Sample Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• MAAE 2700 - Engineering Materials: Materials in engineering service, relationship of interatomic bonding, crystal structure, and defect structure to material properties.
• MECH 4104 - Vibration Analysis: Free and forced vibrations of one and two degree-of-freedom systems, vibration measurement and isolation, numerical methods for multi-degree-of-freedom systems.

Featured Stories

The program has a range of featured stories, including:

• A Need for Speed: Carleton Engineering Student Embraces Co-op at Red Bull Racing
• Safeguarding Newborn Health
• Carleton Engineering Ranked Among Canada's Top 10 by Maclean's Rankings