Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines where you can develop a broad range of technical skills and knowledge to complete diverse engineering tasks that will teach you how to make a positive impact on the world and create a cleaner environment. This multidimensional discipline includes design engineering, renewable energy, developing medical diagnostic devices, advanced manufacturing and materials, robotics and automation.  

Our Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). 

What You’ll Learn 
You will start by learning the fundamental skills and theory that serve as the foundation for mechanical engineering. 

After your first year, you will have the chance to specialize and explore what you are most passionate about –Mechanism Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Solid Mechanics and CAD (computer-aided design). 

Aside from the technical know-how, you will pick up some great soft skills including effective communication, project management, law, public policy and leadership. 

After second year, you can pursue co-op opportunities, gaining professional experience to get a head start towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. 

Some Courses You’ll Take  
Engineering Graphics and CAD Modelling
Machine Elements Design
Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques 
Fluid Mechanics
Application of Simulation Tools for Design and Analysis
Solid Mechanics and Materials Lab
Macro and Micro Manufacturing Methods
Electrical Systems for Mechanical Engineers

Career Paths Include 
Aerospace Engineer 
Manufacturing Engineer 
Medical Device Developer 
Mechanical Engineer 
Energy & Clean Technology Developer 

You May Also Be Interested In:
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Geomatics Engineering
Software Engineering
Space Engineering

Sample First-Year Schedules

ENGINEERING – YEAR ONE COMMON CORE – FALL TERM

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
		Applied Calculus	Renaissance Engineering I	Engineering Mechanics
Applied Calculus		Applied Linear Algebra	Renaissance Engineering I	Applied Calculus
Applied Linear Algebra	Renaissance Engineering I	Engineering Mechanics		Applied Linear Algebra
Engineering Mechanics				Engineering Mechanics
Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics		Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics		Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics
	Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics		Engineering Mechanics

• Class • Lab • Tutorial

ENGINEERING – YEAR ONE COMMON CORE – WINTER TERM

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
	Materials Science for Engineers		Renaissance Engineering II	Electricity, Magnetism & Optics
Applied Calculus II	Renaissance Engineering II	Applied Calculus II	Renaissance Engineering II	Applied Calculus II
Object Oriented Programming		Object Oriented Programming	Materials Science for Engineers	Object Oriented Programming
Electricity, Magnetism and Optics	Materials Science for Engineers	Electricity, Magnetism & Optics		Electricity, Magnetism & Optics
Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment		Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment		Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment
The Earth Environment	Object Oriented Programming	Materials Science for Engineers	Electricity, Magnetism & Optics

• Class • Lab • Tutorial

Application and Admissions Info

Important Information for applicants

• How to Apply
• Boost Co-Application
• Important Dates
• Program Requirements

• How to ApplyYou can apply to the Lassonde School of Engineering through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) website or you may use York University’s online application.Use the OUAC application if you are:
  • Current Ontario high school student, or
  • Currently reside in Canada and not currently in an Ontario high school day program, or
  • Canadian citizen/permanent resident residing elsewhere and not attending an Ontario high school, or
  • International applicant (not a Canadian citizen/PR, not residing in Canada and not in Ontario high school)
  Use York University’s online application if you are:
  • Previous York student, or
  • Mature or university/college transfer applicant and you’re only applying to York.
  Applying to one of our Engineering programs?Since we offer a common first-year, our engineering programs are merged into a single selection on the OUAC application form Engineering (BEng) – including Co-op.When we receive your application, you’ll be sent details on how to let us know what your preferred programs are.