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Master's degree, Engineering and architecture. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Course) (Optional Co-op) is a master's degree program in engineering and architecture at University of Ottawa, a public institution in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1848.
First-year tuition is listed at 25,594 CAD and the application fee at 128 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
The program name shows a co-op option, which normally means paid work terms with employers as part of the course. Ask the school how co-op places are allocated.
Applications to University of Ottawa typically receive a decision in 7 days and 23 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 49,170 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 25,594 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 128 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 49,170 CAD |
Our directory lists 116 master's degree programs in engineering and architecture at 17 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 24,476 CAD, and the middle half cost between 20,073 CAD and 33,332 CAD.
At 25,594 CAD, Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Course) (Optional Co-op) is 5% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 12,182 CAD to 47,666 CAD.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in engineering and architecture have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Science - Building Engineering/Building Science | British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby (BCIT), Burnaby | 12,182 CAD |
| Master of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Engineering (Thesis Option) | University of Regina, Regina | 13,128 CAD |
| Master of Science - Sustainable Design Engineering - Supervisor required | University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown | 15,208 CAD |
| Master of Engineering - Oil and Gas Engineering | Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - St. John's Campus, St. John's | 16,282 CAD |
| Master of Engineering - Engineering Science (Course) | Laurentian University, Sudbury | 16,679 CAD |
| Master of Engineering | University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, Fredericton | 18,010 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
University of Ottawa sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Course) (Optional Co-op). For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 25,594 CAD. Living costs are extra; University of Ottawa estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 128 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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