- Level
- 3-Year Advance Diploma / Accelerated Programs
- CIP code
- 15.0805
- Duration
- 3 year advanced diploma (6 semesters)
- Field
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Program overview
If you enjoy taking machines apart to see how they work, imagine designing the next one yourself. Mechanical Engineering Technology is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma, delivered over six semesters at Cambrian College in Sudbury, that develops the design, analysis and manufacturing skills behind mining equipment, industrial machinery and consumer products.
Year one covers Engineering Graphics, Electrical Fundamentals, Introduction to Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning, Engineering Materials, Physical Principles I and II, Algebra I and II, Solid Modeling 1, Mechanical Lab I, Industrial Design I and Fluid Mechanics. Year two brings Dynamics of Machines, Strength of Materials, Industrial Design II, Applied Calculus, Advanced Solid Modelling, Instrumentation I, Thermodynamics, Advanced Structural Design, Materials and Processes and Codes and Standards. Year three deepens this with Advanced Dynamics, Engineering Operations Management, Advanced Calculus, Machine Design, Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Advanced Strength of Materials and Metrology and Quality Control.
Students design in AutoCAD and SolidWorks and explore 3D printing and CNC machining processes in Cambrian’s labs, working on real community and applied research projects. The first two years are shared with Cambrian’s Mechanical Engineering Technician programme, and year three uses a virtual curriculum shared with students from across northern Ontario. Research Project I and Research Project II round out your technical writing and presentation skills, and graduates have the option to study at university for as little as one more year to earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Graduates work as mechanical engineering technologists, design technologists, drafting and 3D modelling technologists, quality control technologists, maintenance planners and manufacturing technologists. The programme suits analytical problem-solvers who are comfortable with calculus and physics and want to move from sketch to solid model to machined part.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements:
- Education: Grade 12 with English and Grade 12 Maths, minimum 50%.
- English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80, PTE 58 or Duolingo 105.
- PGWP: Yes (CIP 15.0805), up to 3 years. Needs CLB 5.
- Before you apply: CAD 95 application fee. Ontario PAL required. Visa refused? Full refund less CAD 250 if you send the refusal within 10 business days.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist: engineering consulting firms
- Design Technologist: equipment manufacturers
- 3D Modelling and Drafting Technologist: mining equipment suppliers
- Quality Control Technologist: manufacturing plants
- Maintenance Planner: mines and industrial operations
- Manufacturing Technologist: fabrication and machining companies
Reality check: The maths load is heavy, with three calculus courses, and many graduates later pursue professional technologist certification or a B.Eng. to move into senior design roles.
About Cambrian College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- Established
- 1967
- Reference No.
- O19394699409
