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HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology is a higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma
Field: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program builds technical skills and theoretical knowledge applicable to manufacturing, design, or research and development roles within the engineering field, combining practical and theoretical coursework. Students gain hands-on experience in labs and training facilities, with an emphasis on real-world problem-solving and teamwork intended to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as part of an engineering team.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic entry runs through Ontario's college application system: the minimum is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent Grade 12 diploma from another Canadian province, or Mature Student Status for applicants 19 or older who have not finished high school. On top of that general route this program requires Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level; Grade 11 or 12 physics and drafting are recommended preparation but not mandatory prerequisites. Applicants without a Canadian credential may instead demonstrate English proficiency to Durham College's institution-wide standard for certificate, diploma and graduate-certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 overall with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 overall with no section below 49, CAEL 60 with no section below 60, or Duolingo English Test 110 or higher.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for September 2026 entry the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2026 and offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2026; January 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 October 2026 (confirm by 1 November 2026); May 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 February 2027 (confirm by 1 March 2027) - applications after these dates are still assessed while seats remain, including for programs Durham lists as highly competitive (Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene and similar), which share the same cycle rather than a distinct deadline. International applicants apply directly to Durham, not through ontariocolleges.ca, and are assessed on a rolling basis against each program's published intake availability; Durham publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Durham College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 13,000
Programs: 156
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology award?

Durham College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Mechanical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is HD in Mechanical Engineering Technology taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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