Mechanical Engineering at UCalgary: Admission Average
University of Calgary · Calgary, AB
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at UCalgary?
Mechanical Engineering at University of Calgary typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #3 of 13 UCalgary programs by admission average.
Good co-op outcomes in Alberta energy and manufacturing.
How competitive is it?
Of the 18 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Mechanical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Physics (Mechanics)
- Engineering Drawing
- Statics
- Chemistry
These are typical for Mechanical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Mechanical Engineering degree
After a Mechanical Engineering degree
Mechanical Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Mechanical Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Civil Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Mechanical engineering is sometimes called the most employable degree in Canada - employers span every sector.
- Strong physics is absolutely required - G12 physics is a prerequisite at most schools.
- Robotics (VEX, FIRST) is the best extracurricular for mechanical engineering applicants.
Applying to UCalgary
The University of Calgary is a growing research university in the heart of Canada's energy capital. UCalgary has strong engineering, business (Haskayne), law, and medicine programs, and benefits enormously from Calgary's booming energy and tech economy.
University of Calgary is in Calgary, AB, was founded in 1966 and has about 38,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,500 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Calgary's job market is exceptional - UCalgary graduates in engineering and business often command premium starting salaries.
- The Haskayne School of Business has strong energy sector ties that are genuinely unique in Canada.
- Calgary has no provincial sales tax - meaningfully lower cost of living vs Ontario or BC.
Other UCalgary programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business (Haskayne - BComm) – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s-low 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s