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Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  • Saskatoon, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus

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: 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

  • Grade 12 with a minimum of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30
  • 70% in Physics 30. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects and averages; competitive programmes ranked by average

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Duolingo 110
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
  2. first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
  3. the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
  4. 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  5. then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,200 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSaskatoon Campus
Faculty or schoolNutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInternational students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.