Engineering Study Courses in Canada

Looking to pursue Engineering at a world-class institution in Canada? Congratulations! You have landed on the right page. 

Here are some popular engineering course specializations that most international students pursue in Canada: 

Aerospace Engineering	Software Engineering	Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering	Civil Engineering	Computer Engineering
Chemical Engineering	Biomedical Engineering	Environmental Engineering

Canada hosts around 20 top engineering universities in Canada according to QS Universities Rankings and more than 1,15,000 registered Engineering firms in Canada. It provides an ideal platform to boost your career chances by choosing top education institutions in Canada. Let’s dig in further. 

The foreign student population in Canada has tripled over the past decade with over six lakh international students arriving to pursue various study courses.  On average, Canada welcomes students from nearly 156 countries worldwide.

Which Engineering Skills & Certifications Must International Students Focus on in Canada? 

Following the previous years, the most sought-after skills by employers in Canada relate to software used in the engineering discipline. Most surprising to note is the ability to display proficiency in both English and French puts immigrant engineers at an undue advantage in securing an engineering job in Canada. 

IN-DEMAND TECH SKILLS		IN-DEMAND IT CERTIFICATIONS
AutoCAD	Quality Assurance	Structural Engineering (SE)	Engineer in Training (EIT)
Instrumentation	Solidworks	Professional Engineer (P.Eng/PE)	Certified Engineering Technologist (C.Tech/CET)
Autodesk Revit	French bilingualism	Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD)	Electronic Systems Technician (EST)

Consult our overseas education experts to guide you through top study programs & courses in Canada that will help you attain the in-demand tech skills & certifications. 

Undergraduate or Diploma or Postgraduate Engineering Courses in Canada

Mostly, UG programs for Engineering study are of 3 years (might range to 4 in rare cases). While PG programs for Engineering study may last for 2 years to 3 years. If you are planning to study Engineering, this is the best time for you and Canada is undoubtedly the appropriate destination.

Canada is regarded among the top three study destinations by international students due to its Education System. The other two destinations include the USA & Australia. However, few distinct advantages of studying in Canada include: 

• Less stringent immigration requirements, 
• Friendly neighbourhood, 
• Easy opportunity to work during or after completion of the course,
• No separate work visa is required for part-time jobs during the course of study, 
• Special health care benefits for students.

Why Study in Canada after XII or High School or Junior College? 

If Canada were to be assessed from international universities rankings, education surveys, at least 8 percent or more of Canadian universities always find a place in the Top 200 World Universities. Relating to the field of Engineering and Technology, the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, Queen’s University at Kingston is among the highly rated Canadian universities. 

Indian students willing to migrate to Canada to enrol themselves in Engineering study programs can consider this exclusive arrangement called the SPP programme. 

Student Partnership Program (SPP) was launched in April 2009 as a joint administrative initiative between the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) body. Its main objective is to streamline the admission and visa process for Canadian Community Colleges so as to see a rise in the number of visas issued to Indian students aspiring to study at such colleges. Around 47 Canadian Colleges are listed under this programme. 

You can contact our consultants to get more details about it and expedite your chances of migrating to Canada. 

Eligibility Requirements to Study Engineering in Canada 

Admission eligibility requirements may vary upon university and department for their respective programs and courses, given below is the minimum eligibility required to study in Canadian Universities:

For Undergraduate/ Bachelor courses	For Diploma courses
TOEFL: 213 or IELTS: 6.0 Percentage: 70% or above in Class XII	TOEFL: 213 or IELTS: 6.0 Percentage: Flexible admission

For Indian students to pursue post-graduation in any Engineering study courses in Canada, students must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution to enrol for a Master study program. Those with a diploma degree can apply for postgraduate diploma courses. Further, candidates are required to demonstrate at least one year of relevant work experience. A good language proficiency score is compulsory for admission. 

Applicants with 4 or more backlogs may also apply. Check with our consultants for more details.

Top Canadian Institutions for UG/PG/Diploma in Engineering 

Here is a comprehensive list of Canadian universities that are open for foreign intakes to its various Engineering study courses: 

University of Toronto	University of Alberta	McMaster University
University of Calgary	University of Ontario	Queen’s University
Dalhousie University	University of Saskatchewan	Carleton University
McGill University	Concordia University	Ryerson University
University of Waterloo	University of British Columbia	University of Ottawa
Western University	Royal Road University	University of Regina
University of Guelph	Cambrian College	York University

Here are top colleges in Canada that offers PG diploma courses in Engineering:

• Lambton College
• Centennial College
• University of Windsor
• George Brown College
• Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
• Conestoga College
• Fanshawe College 
• Humber College

All the above-listed institutions are not the only institutions offering Engineering courses in Canada. Contact us to check your eligibility and apply for the best university considering your academic profile. 

Is it Worth Choosing Engineering among Various Study Courses in Canada? 

The construction industry in Canada is now seen as an essential service in many provinces. Even though the Engineering & Construction industry is taking a hit, along with the oil and gas sector, the demand for jobs in Canada for engineers is likely to rise later this year & beyond.  

The IT & ITES sector is also receiving major investments from top US companies. This will boost demand for more skilled workers and international students with engineering degrees stand a good chance of employment after graduation in Canada.

The Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2025 report released by Engineers Canada, shows Canada is facing a short supply of engineers to replace retiring engineers. It also highlights that more than 100,000 engineer jobs will need to be filled in Canada by 2025. 

The latest statistics suggest that the employment rate of engineering graduates in Canada has scaled up significantly. Estimated earnings between 60,000 CAD to 150,000 CAD annually can become a reality after engineering in Canada. 

Alberta	$150,000
British Columbia	$70,000
Ontario	$60,000
Manitoba	$65,000
New Brunswick	$60,000
Newfoundland and Labrador	$60,000
Nova Scotia	$60,000
Northwest Territories	$65,000
Saskatchewan	$100,000
Prince Edward Island	$45,000
Yukon	$80,000

Further, most international students get employed in top Canadian cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Sudbury, Montreal. 

Qualify for Permanent Residency in Canada

Time and again Canada has successfully retained a good number of foreign talents to support its economy as well as improve their life chances. Canada Experience Class program under Express Entry is ideal for international students with at least one year of work experience inside Canada to apply for permanent residency. Apart from this, there are other Provincial Nominee Programs to nominate recent international graduates to apply for provincial nominations. 

An official report observed that over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents (PR) within 10 years since they got their study permit.

Students can even engage themselves in different activity programmes in each season such as sailing activities, spring festivals, hiking, skiing, or sledding.

 We hope you got a fair idea about studying Engineering in Canada. You can contact our expert overseas education counsellors to get more details.

Visit Government of Canada Official Website for more details