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Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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

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About the program

Two-year technology diploma covering materials, Machine design, Manufacturing, Automation and thermodynamics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): no
  • 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

  • Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 for most diplomas
  • Category 3 for some trades-related diplomas and Category 1 for Strategic Human Resources Management. Programme maths or science such as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at 67%. Advanced diplomas require a prior diploma or degree. Entry is first-qualified or competitive.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 and programme prerequisites

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Prior Qualification Documents
  • Passport Identification
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required
  • Program-Specific Supporting Documents

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's Entrance Requirements and international deadline
  2. such as 2 July for September. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC from the programme page and pay the 154 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of requirements as PDF files. Study outside Canada
  3. the US
  4. UK
  5. Australia or New Zealand needs an ICES credential evaluation first. After acceptance
  6. pay the non-refundable 6000 CAD commitment fee
  7. credited to tuition. Receive the IRCC Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if needed
  8. then apply for the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$161,864 CAD
Application fee$154 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusBurnaby Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Energy
DepartmentEngineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value134,5,137
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.