Mechanical Engineering at U of M: Admission Average
University of Manitoba · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at U of M?
Mechanical Engineering at University of Manitoba typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #5 of 14 U of M programs by admission average.
Good co-op outcomes in Manitoba 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 Calgary – 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 U of M
The University of Manitoba is the largest university in the Prairie provinces and Manitoba's flagship institution. U of M has strong programs in health sciences, engineering, law, and agriculture. Winnipeg's cost of living is among the lowest of any major Canadian university city.
University of Manitoba is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1877 and has about 30,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $5,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application May 1.
- Winnipeg's low cost of living is genuinely one of the most affordable university experiences in Canada.
- U of M has strong Indigenous programs and community connections - meaningful for students interested in reconciliation work.
- The Faculty of Agriculture is one of Canada's best and often overlooked.
Other U of M programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Dentistry (DMD) – high 90s + DAT
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Architecture (MArch) – high 80s + portfolio
- Agriculture & Food Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Music (Desautels Faculty) – Audition-based
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s