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Compare the pay between engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree and ones with a master’s degree, and you will find that owning the latter qualification will benefit you immensely. According to Universities Canada, only 12% of Canadians get a master’s or doctoral degree. Those with master’s degree command an average income of US$59,467 (84,400 Canadian dollars) – 38% more than the national average.
If that is not enough to convince you to pursue a master’s degree in engineering, enrolling at the University of Alberta will. It is one of the top institutions in the world to study engineering (2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject), and its Department of Mechanical Engineering is ranked in the top six mechanical engineering programs in Canada.
The department’s MEng program is designed for engineers who wish to take their careers to the next level by improving their technical, managerial, and leadership skills. Here, you will spend up to two years learning various advanced topics such as solid and fluid-mechanics, thermo-fluids, robotics and controls, aerosol science, lean and additive manufacturing, project management, and optimisation. You are expected to complete a minimum of eight courses – four are core ones, and the rest are electives.
The four core courses that MEng students take will make them competitive in the job market. Source: University of Alberta
The four core courses cover essential topics you need to stand out in the competitive job market. These include Advanced Solid Modelling for Design, Statistics and Data Management for Engineers, Applied Machine Learning for Engineers, and Technical Communication. These core courses will provide you with both technical and soft skills like critical thinking and problem-solving; teamwork; computational analysis and modelling; technical communication; creativity and innovation; and engineering design – all of which are relevant to the industry.
You are then required to include at least four electives to enhance your understanding of either mechanical engineering or engineering management. The elective courses are taught by leading experts in the field who will expose you to a deeper form of research. Examples include Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Method for Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics, Fundamentals and Materials Design in Additive Manufacturing, and Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis.
At the end of the degree, you will work on an engineering-related capstone project to showcase the knowledge and skills you have gained throughout your time here. Your original research project is not just a requirement to complete your degree; it is also to prepare you to enter the industry with proficient hands-on experience, a skill that employers seek in engineers.
Alberta has the highest density of engineers per capita. Source: University of Alberta
Another edge for University of Alberta graduates? A well-connected, highly active community. Whether you participate in engineering projects, community engagement, or leadership seminars, you’ll be amongst like-minded professionals who could bring you closer to your dream job.
Alberta itself is a hub of world-class engineering firms, including the likes of Bantrel, Canadian Natural Resources, PCL Construction, and Stantec. According to Job Bank, Canada’s national employment service, around 7,150 professionals work as mechanical engineerings in Alberta with manufacturing and energy representing the most popular sectors. Come 2028, Canada is expected to create about 11,300 new mechanical engineering jobs.
With this growing demand for more experts in designing, analyzing, and developing mechanical systems, now is the best time to pursue an MEng at the University of Alberta.
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