TMU Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available)
Toronto Metropolitan University
The published admission average for Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available) at Toronto Metropolitan University is 85–90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code STR.
Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical systems, electrical circuits, and computer control into one program. You learn to design and build machines that think and respond — robots, automated factories, smart devices — by integrating mechanics, electronics, and software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies using these skills, so you graduate with real industry experience.
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Admission average
85–90%
OUAC code
STR
First-year spaces
125
Toronto Metropolitan University publishes this as “85-90%”
What’s the TMU Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available) acceptance rate?
Toronto Metropolitan University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Mechatronics 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 computer engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Most graduates work as embedded systems engineers, firmware developers, or hardware design engineers for companies building chips, IoT devices, or industrial control systems. Others move into software engineering roles, AI/machine learning engineering, or automation engineering positions.
In its favour
- Entry-level positions pay $68K–$90K CAD, with senior roles reaching $120K–$160K, and AI/ML specializations commanding $120K–$175K
- Strong Canadian job market with roughly 5,000 open positions across the country and deep 2026 hiring pipelines in Ontario, BC, and Alberta
- Semiconductor and hardware engineering roles earn premiums over pure software due to specialized knowledge
- Field combines hardware and software, giving you flexibility to pivot toward AI, embedded systems, or traditional software engineering
Worth knowing
- You will compete directly with software engineers on many jobs; CE graduates doing software work often earn the same despite more specialized training
- You need a Bachelor's degree minimum, and some roles now require AI/ML knowledge or a Master's to stand out—the field is becoming less entry-level friendly
- Hardware-focused roles are geographically concentrated in a few tech hubs (Toronto, Waterloo, Vancouver); other cities have fewer positions
- The degree is heavy on physics, circuits, and mathematics; if you struggle with those fundamentals, you will hit a wall early
How AI is changing this work
AI is not automating computer engineering work yet—instead it is reshaping what you will do. Design, simulation, and code generation tools powered by AI are becoming standard, and companies like Saltworks now expect engineers to use AI tools to boost productivity. The emerging skill premium is in applying AI to engineering problems, not in avoiding AI. However, traditional hardware design and embedded systems work remain labour-intensive and less vulnerable to automation than software. If you graduate in 2031, you will be expected to work alongside AI tools from day one, but the jobs themselves are not disappearing—they are shifting toward roles that combine hardware expertise with AI fluency.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. 5,335 computer engineer Jobs in Canada, March 2026 | Glassdoor
- 2. 4,865 computer engineer jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 3. Salary: Computer Engineering (June, 2026) - Canada
- 4. 4,822 computer engineering Jobs in Canada | July 2026 | Adzuna.ca
- 5. Engineering Jobs in Canada 2026: NOC Codes, Wages, P.Eng Path
- 6. Computer Engineer Salary in Canada – 2026 Pay Guide
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