Mechanical Engineering
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Application Deadline: Fall: March 1 (Students are encouraged to apply early but applications are welcome at any time prior to the start of the term depending on available program capacity.) Winter: August 1 for international students and Dec. 1 for domestic.
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Length: 1 – 2 years
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Degrees: Master of Applied Science, Master of Engineering
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Entry Terms: Fall, Summer, Winter
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Pathways: Coursework, Research Project, Thesis
These programs are offered through the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering which combines the research strengths and resources of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. At the master’s level, we offer the following degrees: Master of Applied Science (Mechanical) and Master of Engineering (Mechanical), Master of Applied Science (Aerospace) and Master of Applied Science (Materials).
Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes here.
Pathways
Course-Based (MEng)
The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a course-based program designed to support professional development through skill-building in advanced engineering topics. As a coursework-focused degree, the MEng does not require a research thesis and is therefore well-suited to students pursuing careers in industry, government or professional practice. Students may also choose to complement their coursework with a research project or directed study, deepening expertise in a specialized technical area of interest.
Thesis-Based (MASc)
A Master of Applied Science (MASc) includes a thesis, which is a research project which demonstrates a student’s ability to apply knowledge from their field to investigate a specific question or problem in a rigorous and scholarly way. Applicants to the MASc are required to have the support of a faculty member who will supervise their research. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make arrangements with a supervisor.
Collaborative Specializations
Collaborative Specializations in Climate Change and Data Science are available through the MASc program.
Fields of Specialization
- Acoustics and Aeroacoustics
- Advanced Transportation Systems
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Applied Dynamics
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Combustion and Heat Transfer
- Dynamics and Mechanical Vibrations
- Fluid Structure Interaction
- Machine Learning
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Mechatronics
- Multiscale Mechanics
- Robotics, Controls, Guidance and Navigation
- Solids and Fractures Mechanics
- Vibrations
Laboratories and Facilities
Admission Information
You should apply for admission for either Fall or Winter. We do not offer courses in the Summer (May to August) term. Applying to Summer term is only possible if you have already arranged with a professor to undertake either a Directed Study or an Independent Study. Applications for admission to these graduate programs may be submitted at any time.
Capital Advantage
Research collaborations and funding arrangements exist with several Institutes of the National Research Council of Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, National Defence, the Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Space Agency. Major industry partners include Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., United Technologies, Siemens Corp., Deloro-Stellite, Indal Technologies, Liburdi Engineering, Magellan Aerospace, Augusta SpA., Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Rolls-Royce Canada and the Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada, among many others. These strong relationships offer our students diverse research and career opportunities.