Mechanical Engineering Technology

Admission Requirements

Admission and selection

• Winter 2021 start: applications open March 30, 2020, and are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change. 
• Spring or fall 2021 start: applications are open Oct. 7, 2020, until the program start date but are subject to change.

Admission requirements

Completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• At least 60% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 75% in Math 30-2,
• At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
• At least 60% in Physics 20 and Chemistry 20, or at least 60% in Science 30.
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.

SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. 

Direct Entry: four-step process

Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Apply and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full. 

Step 4: Log in to mySAIT.ca to check your admission status and monitor changes to your application status. 

Failure to meet anticipated final grades will result in offers being rescinded.

Courses

Program Outline

Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue

First Year

Semester 1 - Common

Semester 2 - Common

Design and Analysis Major

Second Year

Semester 3

  Semester 4

Design and Automation Major

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Design and Development Major

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Transfer Options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• Camosun College
• Lakehead University
• Montana Tech
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Calgary
• University of Victoria
• University of Wyoming

To learn more, visit  Transfer Options.

Costs

*Fees and tuition are based on a two-semester full course load structure. There may be additional fees for practicums and terms held outside this time frame. 

SAIT Fees

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $171.20
Universal transit pass (UPass): $310 - Check eligibility here.
Student support fee: $100
Student technology fee: $100

Health and Dental Fees

Domestic Students 

• Health Plan: $122
• Dental Plan: $130
• For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the Saitsa website for information on opting out.

International Students 

• Health and Dental Plan: $344
• For more information on Health and Dental Benefits for International students please contact the International Centre.

Books and supplies*

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,500 per year.
• Students are required to have a personal computer and access to Internet. Computers must meet the specifications listed in the Next Steps tab. 

Find out about tuition and financial aid.

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Next steps for incoming students

Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.

Winter 2021

Orientation

Orientation details for new students will be available closer to the program start date. Watch your inbox!

Visit our orientation page.

Delivery 

This program will be delivered in a blended format for the Winter 2021 term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health and safety guidelines. The majority of courses will take place online, with certain labs and hands-on learning scheduled on campus.

How to register for classes

You'll follow a fixed block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring your own device program with a minimum standard hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page. 

The preferred hardware requirements for this program are as follows:

You will be using some industry-standard software during your Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) course and, although the minimum specification will work, we recommend the best computer that you can afford.

Required equipment/tools

The required tools will be provided. 

Required personal protective equipment (PPE)

CSA-approved steel-toe boots and safety glasses are required on the first day of class.

Preparation courses

To support your success, SAIT offers some short courses before classes start. Students in this program are required to take ETHI 110: SAIT Ethical Practices. 

Required textbooks

The Winter 2021 booklist will be available beginning in late November.

Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase required this term.

Contact 

Phone: 403.210.4343
Email: ma.info@sait.ca

Academic Chair

Olga Malikova, Academic Chair
Email: olga.malikova@sait.ca

Next steps for all students

Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!

Next steps for accepted students

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important Dates