Programs

Automotive Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Automotive Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Automotive Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEA. 

If you're interested in applying to the Automotive Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCA. 

The Automotive Engineering curriculum emphasizes the design and manufacturing of automobiles—and their related components—including engines and their analysis and design, vehicle dynamics and autonomous vehicle technologies. This program prepares engineers to meet the advances of the automotive sector by accelerating research and developing alternative technologies (e.g. electric and fuel-driven vehicles).

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Manufacturing Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Manufacturing Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Manufacturing Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEM. 

If you're interested in applying to the Manufacturing Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCU. 

Developed in consultation with industry, our Manufacturing Engineering curriculum provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, computing, and science, with significant content in engineering sciences and design. The only accredited program of its kind in Canada, this unique program emphasizes the design, development, planning, improvement and application of advanced manufacturing processes.

You’ll learn about advances in materials and composites, robotics, automation and intelligent controls while considering the integration between tools, processes and equipment with cutting-edge manufacturing facilities and systems.

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Bruce Power Women in Nuclear Engineering Co-op Program

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**This internship program is reserved for applicants who identify as female. Candidates must express an interest in multiple internship opportunities at Bruce Power located in Kincardine, Ontario.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Bruce Power Women in Nuclear Engineering Co-op Program

We offer the only Nuclear Engineering undergraduate program in all of Canada.

The Bruce Power Women in Nuclear Engineering Co-op program is reserved for applicants who identify as female. Candidates must express an interest in multiple internship opportunities at Bruce Power located in Kincardine.

If this does not apply to you, please apply to the Nuclear Engineering program using the program code DEN or the co-op option code DNC.

This program introduces you to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to plant operation to waste management. Our curriculum includes courses in nuclear plant design, radiation protection, nuclear chemistry and materials, heat transport, steam-generation systems and nuclear physics. You will learn about the current operational fleet of reactors, and apply your growing knowledge to the future generations of reactors (e.g. supercritical‑water reactors, fast reactors and fusion reactors).

Our programs are designed in consultation with key industry representatives, and will provide you with the necessary theoretical and applied skills to meet employers' needs.

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Mechanical Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Mechanical Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Mechanical Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEC. 

If you're interested in applying to the Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCN. 

The Mechanical Engineering program is one of the broadcast engineering disciplines. In this program, students will learn the principles of mechanical engineering—motion, energy and force—and how these principles are used to design and build the world around us.

At Ontario Tech University, our program is designed in consultation with industry to provide graduates with the latest knowledge in design, controls, thermo-fluids and instrumentation.

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Comprehensive Engineering

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*This option is intended for those who are undecided on which engineering program they want to take. Prior to Year 2, you’re required to apply to change to one of our engineering programs. Changing programs is competitive; admission is not guaranteed to your program of choice. If you do not meet the requirements, you may be placed in another engineering program.
This option is intended for those who are undecided on which Engineering program they want to take. Prior to Year 2, you’re required to apply to change to one of our Engineering programs. Changing programs is competitive; admission is not guaranteed to your program of choice. Should you not meet the requirements, you may be placed in another Engineering program.

Comprehensive Engineering

This option is intended for those who are undecided on which engineering program they want to take. Prior to year 2, you're required to apply to change* to one of the following engineering programs:

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Software Engineering

*Changing programs is competitive; admission is not guaranteed to your program of choice and you may be placed in another engineering program if you do not meet the requirements. 

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Mechatronics Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Mechatronics Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Mechatronics Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEH. 

If you're interested in applying to the Mechatronics Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCO. 

Ontario Tech University is one of a handful of universities in Canada that offers a dedicated program in Mechatronics Engineering, which integrates mechanical and electrical systems with real-time control, combining hardware with software to produce new devices such as consumer products, medical devices, high- tech automobile systems and robots.

Our program is fully accredited and provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in high-tech companies requiring the integration of electro-mechanical systems with controls and software, including robotics, automotive, consumer products, and aerospace industries, to name a few.

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Electrical Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Electrical Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Electrical Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEE. 

If you're interested in applying to the Electrical Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCE. 

Our Electrical Engineering program teaches students to apply knowledge through analysis, design and implementation of electrical, power, control, electronic, biomedical, photonic and wireless systems. The curriculum assists students in understanding and applying the principles of electrical engineering and of the Canadian electrical engineering industry.

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Nuclear Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Nuclear Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Nuclear Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEN. 

If you're interested in applying to the Nuclear Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DNC.

This program introduces you to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to plant operation to waste management. Our curriculum includes courses in nuclear plant design, radiation protection, nuclear chemistry and materials, heat transport, steam-generation systems and nuclear physics. You will learn about the current operational fleet of reactors, and apply your growing knowledge to the future generations of reactors (e.g. supercritical‑water reactors, fast reactors and fusion reactors).

Our programs are designed in consultation with key industry representatives, and will provide you with the necessary theoretical and applied skills to meet employers' needs.

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Energy Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Energy Engineering

The energy industry has demonstrated increased demand to include environmentally-conscious energy sources that focus on the efficient use of energy systems, as well as energy security and reliability. In this program, students will learn different aspects of energy systems including hydrogen, electrical, nuclear, renewable and energy storage.

If you're interested in applying to the Energy Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DER. 

If you're interested in applying to the Energy Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCX. 

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Software Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Software Engineering

With growing market demand, software engineering is one of Canada's newest engineering disciplines; however, there are few software engineering programs in Canada. At Ontario Tech University, our Software Engineering program focuses on the design of computer software and is exposed to software design for embedded systems, enterprise and mobile systems, distributed systems, real-time control systems, multi-media and man-machine interfaces. 

Courses including software design, user interfaces, advanced networks, and design and analysis of algorithms prepare graduates for successful careers in the software engineering field.

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Industrial Engineering

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering with Co-op (Honours)

Industrial Engineering

If you're interested in applying to the Industrial Engineering program without co-op, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using OUAC code DEI. 

If you're interested in applying to the Industrial Engineering (Co-op) program, apply via OUAC code DCR. 

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program will have the expertise to work, analyze and manage the work of others in areas of research, development, design, analysis, maintenance and operations.

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General Engineering

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These programs offer a co-op option. If you’re interested, select the co-op program on your application. More at ontariotechu.ca/co-op.

Student Enrichment Program (SEP)

The Student Enrichment Program connects our Engineering students with industry professionals to help them prepare for and find successful careers in the energy sector. Benefits include:

  • Career readiness support to help you in securing paid co-ops, internship and new grad positions.
  • Creates awareness of the energy sector and education about in-demand careers.
  • Dedicated paid co-op positions for Engineering students.
  • Multiple industry engagement and networking opportunities.
  • Student recruitment opportunities.

Courses

Want to see the specific courses you’ll be taking in your program? Visit ontariotechu.ca/calendar.

Our programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

Do you see yourself as a(n)...

  • Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems Engineer
  • Electric Vehicle Research Engineer
  • Energy Auditor
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Health Physicist
  • Medical Device Development Engineer
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Radiation Scientist
  • Research and Development Scientist
  • Safety Assessment Engineer
  • Smart City Planner
  • Smart Home Devices Engineer
  • Sustainability Specialist
  • Waste Management and Decommissioning Engineer

Industry-ready learning

  • Hands-on learning and the use of latest technologies in our lab spaces.
  • Programs created in consultation with key industry reps in the field of energy and radiation that meet the many challenges, and growing employment opportunities in these fields.
  • Gain knowledge of different energy sources, scenarios and risks for building a more sustainable future.
  • Use our high-tech, fully-equipped Jeffrey Boyce Engineering Innovation and Design Studio—create models, test prototypes and collaborate with classmates.
  • Integrate and innovate in our Sigma Lab—a world-class innovation space with digital tools like virtual reality for energy applications.
  • Management option: Complete an extra year of courses and you’ll gain a solid foundation in business, accounting, finance, operations, marketing and human resources.

Internationally ranked:

#3
in Ontario, eighth in Canada, as one of the best universities to study engineering (US News)
#4
in Canada, as one of the best global universities for energy and fuel (US News)
Top 10
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programs in Ontario (Shanghai Ranking)

Top 10 things students love about Engineering


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in Ontario, seventh in Canada, as one of the best universities to study Engineering (US News)
in Canada, as one of the best global universities for energy and fuel (US News)
industry partners for work-integrated learning opportunities
Automotive & Manufacturing
Only accredited undergraduate engineering programs of their kind in Canada
Nuclear Engineering
Canada’s only undergraduate program

Women for STEM Scholarship recipients

Aisha Sarwar, Women for STEM Scholarship recipient
Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023

Maria Accardi, Women for STEM Scholarship recipient
Nuclear Engineering, class of 2024

Clubs and societies

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Association of Black Engineers
  • Design League
  • Engineering Student Society
  • Engineers Without Borders
  • EngiQueers
  • North American Youth Generation in Nuclear
  • Ontario Tech Racing
  • Robot in 3 Days
  • Women in Engineering Society

First-Year Engineering Success Program

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This program is designed to assist you with your transition to university-level engineering courses and any challenges you may have with adjusting to life at university.

Women in Engineering

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Build lifelong friendships through the peer-mentorship program, and be encouraged to reach your potential with our uplifting and supportive female engineering community.

Launch a career

In Nuclear at Ontario Tech
Ontario Tech University is a key source of young talent for the nuclear industry. We offer Canada’s only undergraduate Nuclear Engineering program and rate third in North America for Nuclear Engineering graduates. We also offer unique programs in Health Physics and Radiation Science.