Guelph Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)
University of Guelph
The published admission average for Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only) at University of Guelph is 84–89% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code GMR.
Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control systems — you learn to design and build machines that use computers and electronics to operate. This co-op program requires you to alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, giving you real engineering experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on learning, enjoy both mechanical and electrical problem-solving, and are ready to commit to the work-study schedule.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
84–89%
OUAC code
GMR
Study options
Co-op
University of Guelph publishes this as “84–89%”
What’s the Guelph Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only) acceptance rate?
University of Guelph doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Mechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 84–89% for September 2027 entry. Guelph acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Guelph’s own wording
- ENG4U
- MCV4U
- MHF4U
- SCH4U
- SPH4U
- 1 additional 4U/M course
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
What it costs
First-year tuition at Guelph is $6,212.74 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($11,511.72) and Commerce ($10,565.16) cost more. Guelph tuition, program by program
Source: University of Guelph on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for electronic & electrical engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Graduates work as electrical engineers designing and maintaining electrical systems in power, telecommunications, utilities, and manufacturing sectors—jobs like Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, and Automation Engineer. Others move into controls engineering, testing and commissioning roles, or field service positions troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment.
In its favour
- Starting salary around $95,000/year with entry rates at $84,000, better than many STEM fields
- Thousands of jobs posted in Canada right now across multiple sectors (power, telecom, industrial)
- Clear career progression to senior roles with defined pay scales and specializations
- Skills are in demand for infrastructure and energy transition projects
Worth knowing
- Entry-level jobs are competitive; many postings require co-op experience or prior internships
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) licensing is becoming expected for career advancement and adds years of exams after graduation
- AI is automating 45% of routine design work, shifting the job toward verification and sign-off rather than hands-on design
- Manual circuit layout and basic schematic work are already AI-handled, so starting engineers do less of the work that used to be the learning foundation
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating repetitive design tasks and schematic generation right now, but it's not replacing the profession—it's compressing the introductory work. Demand for electrical engineers who can manage AI-integrated systems has actually grown. The job is shifting: less manual layout and drafting, more verification, trade-off decisions, and responsibility for sign-off. For someone starting in 2027, this means you'll use AI tools from day one (not as a threat but as your actual workflow), and you'll need judgment about whether AI output is correct, not the ability to do routine tasks manually.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Electrical Engineer Salary in Canada 2026: Average Pay, Industry & Top Cities
- 2. Electrical Engineering Jobs In Canada With LMIA Approval 2026
- 3. 3,273 electrical engineer jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. 2,899 electrical engineer Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. 6,265 electrical Jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in Canada - Employment (2005–2032)
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