Mechanical Engineering @ UWin
Students have a general first year, then can pick their engineering specialization in a 1:17 faculty to student ratio.
Variety of options to tailor the program to your interests, and still finish with a mechanical engineering degree.
Small classes, for a hands-on experience to motivate your career.
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Mechanical Engineering H Co-op
Begin your journey to an exciting career in mechanical engineering by developing a solid foundation in machine design, CAD, and thermofluids with applications in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and materials engineering. Available specializations include automotive, aerospace, environmental, and materials. Our facilities include a dedicated project courtyard where students develop their hands on capabilities. The faculty promotes connections with industry through projects, courses, and workplace co-op opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering with General Option H Co-op
Complement an excellent foundation in mechanical engineering with a broad selection of technical courses such as turbomachines, gas dynamics, mechatronics, environmental effects and control of noise, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Courses can also be taken from the automotive, aerospace, environmental, and materials options to customize your mechanical engineering degree.
Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Option H Co-op
Develop your aerospace skills as you learn about propulsion, aerodynamics, structures, materials, and drone technology. Consider taking advantage of our unique opportunity to obtain your private pilot’s license for course credit or compete internationally with our aero or rocket teams.
Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Option H Co-op
Study such topics as vehicle handling, vehicle thermal management, innovative powertrain technologies, and participate in hands on learning in the lab. Opportunities abound to design, build, and race a variety of ground vehicles in international competitions.
Mechanical Engineering with Environmental Option H Co-op
Learn how to apply mechanical know-how to solve the sustainability challenges associated with machinery. The program combines the foundation of mechanical engineering with courses that focus on the quality of air and water, and waste management.
Mechanical Engineering with Materials Option H Co-op
Apply the principles of material structure and properties to the design, manufacture, and analysis of components across a range of industry sectors, including automotive and aerospace. Includes metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials.
Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Chemistry/SCH4U, Physics/SPH4U. English/ENG4U.
Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
Minimum Average: 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Biology/SBI4U.)
Mean Average: 84%
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
Learn more about Course EquivalenciesCourse Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Chemistry, Grade 12 Physics. Grade 12 English.
Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors
Minimum Average: 74% (74% average of all math and science courses except Grade 12 Biology.)
Mean Average: 84%
* Applicants educated outside of Canada must submit evidence of education equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 academic courses. Grades will be converted to Ontario equivalent grades.
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Get yours now"Mechanical Engineering is just so versatile. There are so many different opportunities, career paths and avenues in which you can use your creativity and intelligence together.
At the University of Windsor, you really get to know your profs and classmates. The faculty is very homey and that really enhances the learning experience."
Kathryn Doe
BASc in Mechanical Engineering
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*Two Years after Graduation (OUGS Engineering, 2020)
A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration.
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Land Acknowledgment
The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.