Mechanical Engineering programs in Ontario
39 programs across 14 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
39
Campuses
14
Lowest range
70%
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
All 39 programs
- 70%LakeheadEngineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)
- 73–77%Ontario TechAutomotive Engineering
- 73–77%Ontario TechAutomotive Engineering (Co-op)
- 73–77%Ontario TechComprehensive Engineering
- 73–77%Ontario TechMechanical Engineering (Co-op)
- 73–77%Ontario TechMechatronics Engineering
- 73–77%Ontario TechMechatronics Engineering (Co-op)
- 75%LaurentianEngineering – Mechanical
- 78–80%OttawaGénie mécanique (4 ans)
- 78–80%OttawaGénie mécanique biomédical (4 ans)
- 78–80%OttawaGénie mécanique biomédical et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)
- 78–80%OttawaGénie mécanique et technologie de l'informatique (Double grade – 5 ans)
- 80–85%OttawaBiomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years)
- 80–85%OttawaBiomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)
- 80–85%CarletonEngineering – Biomedical and Mechanical
- 80–85%CarletonEngineering – Mechatronics
- 80–87%YorkEngineering (BEng - Co-op available)
- 80–87%York (Markham)First Year Engineering
- 82%McMasterAutomotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology I (Bachelor of Technology)
- 84–89%GuelphMechanical Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)
- 84–89%GuelphMechatronics Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)
- 85%OttawaMechanical Engineering (4 years)
- 85–90%TMUMechanical Engineering (Co-op Available)
- 85%OttawaMechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)
- 85–90%TMUMechatronics Engineering (Co-op Available)
- 85–90%TMUUndeclared Engineering (First Semester Studies Only)
- 87–93%WesternEngineering
- 87%McMasterEngineering I - Discovery Track
- 87%McMasterEngineering I - Mechatronics Engineering
- 87%McMasterEngineering I- Mechanical Engineering
- 87–93%WaterlooMechanical Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 87–93%WaterlooMechatronics Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 87–93%Queen'sSmith Engineering - Direct Entry Mechanical Engineering
- 87–90%Queen'sSmith Engineering – Common First Year programs
- 88–90%CarletonEngineering – Mechanical
- 90%McMasterIntegrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
- 90%McMasterIntegrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences I- Mechatronics & Biomedical Engineering
- 90–97%U of T (St. George)TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering
- —Ontario TechPre-Engineering
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.