TMU Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Available)
Toronto Metropolitan University
The published admission average for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Available) at Toronto Metropolitan University is 85–90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code SMW.
You study how to design, build, and improve machines and mechanical systems, from engines and robots to HVAC systems and medical devices. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you real experience while you learn. This program suits students who like hands-on problem-solving, have strong math and science skills, and want to earn money and build industry connections during their degree.
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Admission average
85–90%
OUAC code
SMW
First-year spaces
200
Toronto Metropolitan University publishes this as “85-90%”
What’s the TMU Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Available) acceptance rate?
Toronto Metropolitan University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Mechanical Engineering (Co-op Available), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 85–90% for September 2027 entry. TMU acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
- Recommended, not required
- EAE4U
TMU’s own wording
- English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
What it costs
First-year tuition at TMU is $6,232.56 for an Ontario student in arts in 2026–27. Ted Rogers School of Management programs ($10,565.16) and Engineering ($10,393.18) cost more. TMU tuition, program by program
Source: Toronto Metropolitan University 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 mechanical engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
People work in manufacturing, especially transportation equipment and machinery production, designing and optimizing mechanical systems. Typical roles include product designers, manufacturing engineers, and design engineers working in aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial automation.
In its favour
- Entry-level positions in Canada start around CAD 77,870 per year, with average mechanical engineer salaries at approximately CAD 84,399.
- The energy transition (hydrogen, carbon capture, small modular reactors, grid build-out) is hiring electrical, mechanical, chemical, and process engineers, creating new sectors beyond traditional manufacturing.
- Engineers with AI capabilities can earn up to 15% more than those without, reflecting growing value for technical depth.
- Strongest provincial demand is in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, making employment prospects solid in your region.
Worth knowing
- The employment outlook in Ontario is moderate, with not many new positions from retirements and a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation, meaning fresh graduates face real competition.
- A 2023 World Economic Forum report estimates that 50% of tasks in engineering and manufacturing could be automated by 2030, creating uncertainty about which skills stay in demand.
- Repetitive tasks such as basic CAD modeling and routine simulations are increasingly automated, so entry-level work itself is shrinking.
- Professional engineering licensure (P.Eng) requires years of supervised experience after graduation before you can stamp designs or run projects independently.
How AI is changing this work
Basic CAD modeling and routine simulations are increasingly automated, which is work many junior engineers do in their first few years. However, AI lacks the creativity inherent in expert engineering work and falls short of providing engineering judgment, while engineering requires trade-offs that entail qualitative reasoning where humans excel. The field is not being displaced wholesale, but the entry-level work you'd actually do at graduation is narrowing—the jobs that remain will demand stronger AI skills and deeper problem-solving, not just CAD proficiency.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 2,005 mechanical engineer jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 2. Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Canada in 2026
- 3. 1,854 mechanical engineer Jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. Engineering Jobs in Canada 2026: NOC Codes, Wages, P.Eng Path
- 5. Job prospects Mechanical Engineer in Ontario
- 6. 2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Mechanical Engineering Degree Careers | Research.com
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