BEng (Honours) Mechatronics Engineering at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

Integrate mechanical, electrical and software engineering, and learn how to produce new devices, consumer products, high-tech automobile systems and robots. Ontario Tech University is one of a handful of universities in Canada that offers a dedicated program in Mechatronics Engineering, which integrates mechanical and electrical systems with real-time control, combining hardware with software to produce new devices such as consumer products, medical devices, high-tech automobile systems and robots.

Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science | Duration: Four or five years | Study mode: full-time; co-op | Intake: September, January | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

During the foundation year, you will learn about the various engineering programs available.

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: Automation engineer, Controls engineer, Mechanical engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Robotics engineer, Systems engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum of 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. Applicants with credentials from outside Ontario should visit the Admissions section. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,443 a year (2026-2027). Domestic tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Engineering fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, not a programme-specif Source

International applicants: CAD 46,561 a year (2026-2027). International tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Engineering fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the fee group by degree type, not a programme-s Source

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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