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Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Red Deer, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year technology diploma covering materials, Machine design, Manufacturing, Automation and thermodynamics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Mechanical Engineering Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year one covers engineering graphics
- Materials. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Product designer
- CAD technologist
- Manufacturing technologist
- Quality assurance technologist
- Automation technologist
- Cost estimator
- Production planner
Curriculum
- Year one covers engineering graphics
- Materials
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Strength of materials
- Manufacturing
- Welding and fluid power. Year two covers machine design
- Quality
- Thermodynamics
- Automation
- Fluid mechanics
- HVAC
- Computer-aided manufacturing
- Robotics and a project. Optional co-op terms (MECH 101-103).
Entry requirements
Academic
- 65% In ELA 30-1 or 30-2
- 60% Math 30-1 or 75% Math 30-2
- 60% PHYS 30
- Or one semester of an accredited engineering technology program.
Accepted academic background
Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent, Advanced Accounting requires a four-year degree, Requirements differ by programme.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- TOEFL PBT 557
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose an available international program and intake. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific requirements. Accept the offer and pay the international tuition deposit. Receive the required admission and provincial documents. Apply for the study permit and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,155 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,425 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Red Deer |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Engineering Technologies |
| Department | Department of Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,155 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,425 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, TOEFL PBT 557, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 59.