BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 48,594 per year (CAD 11,202 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 11,202 / year
International tuition: CAD 48,594 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering trains students to design and develop machines and systems used across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and biomedical devices. The curriculum pairs theoretical engineering fundamentals with hands-on laboratory work using testing equipment such as strain gauges. Delivered in person, primarily at the Sexton Campus in Halifax, the program allows first-year students to start at either the Halifax or Truro campus. All students complete a common two-year engineering foundation in mathematics, science, and design before specializing in mechanical engineering topics such as machine design, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermofluids in years three and four. The degree is available as a four-year standard program or a five-year co-op stream that includes up to three paid work terms, typically four months each, arranged with partner organizations across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. It suits students interested in mechanical systems, robotics, biomedical devices, renewable energy, or manufacturing who prefer laboratory-based, hands-on learning combined with the option of structured industry work experience before graduating into design or engineering roles.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Dalhousie admits Mechanical Engineering students through its common first-year engineering entry. The programme page sets a minimum overall average of 70% and requires Academic English 12, Pre-calculus Math 12, Academic Chemistry 12, Academic Physics 12, plus one further academic Grade 12 subject; a separate course-equivalency page lists which subjects from other provinces or curricula satisfy each requirement. The page notes that admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive, so meeting the 70% minimum does not guarantee a seat and the university may apply a higher effective average. No programme-specific language-test score is published; international applicants are subject to Dalhousie's institution-wide English proficiency requirement, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 20, unless exempt. No portfolio, interview or other non-academic condition is stated. Entry is offered in September and January.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Dalhousie's live Dates and Deadlines page still shows the September 2026 entry cycle as of mid-September 2026, not the 2027 cycle. For that cycle, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work close February 15, 2026; the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) closes March 1, 2026; and the Health Sciences post-diploma option closes June 15, 2026. All other undergraduate programmes are considered on a rolling, space-available basis for both domestic and international applicants, with no separate international closing date published; May 15, 2026 is only the deposit and English-proficiency deadline, not an application deadline. Dalhousie has not yet published September 2027 entry dates. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
