Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma is a diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme offered by Red Deer Polytechnic in Red Deer, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,825 per year (CAD 6,510 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 6,510 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,825 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma at Red Deer Polytechnic covers how machines move, how heat transfers, and how to optimize systems for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Coursework includes stress analysis, CNC programming, design projects, automation, and robotics, building problem-solving skills for designing and optimizing mechanical products and processes. The program is delivered on-campus, with full-time or part-time study options, and offers work-integrated learning opportunities through the college's Career Education and Experience Development Centre. It suits students who want technical, hands-on training in mechanical systems and want to build skills for multidisciplinary team-based engineering work. The diploma is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada and is recognized by engineering technologist professional organizations across the country. Graduates entering high-demand industry sectors can pursue further career-experience-based designations, including Certified Engineering Technologist and Professional Technologist, as their careers progress. The program is aimed at students seeking a technology-focused route into mechanical design and process optimization roles rather than a general engineering degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, 60% in Mathematics 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2, and 60% in Physics 30; applicants may instead qualify with at least one semester (or five courses) of an engineering technology, technologist diploma or engineering degree program completed within five years of applying. Applicants whose first language is not English must show 60% in ELA 30-1/30-2 or equivalent, an approved pathway (ILAC University Pathway Level 3.2/3.3 or Robertson College IAE5 at 70%), or one of: IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), TOEFL 83 iBT/557 PBT, PTE 59 (56 per band), Duolingo 115-125, or CAEL 60 (55 per band). No portfolio, interview or work-experience requirement is stated; a personal laptop meeting the program's technical specifications is required. The Fall 2026 domestic application window runs October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026, closing May 1, 2026 internationally, with classes starting September 2, 2026.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Fall-only intake; the Fall 2026 window (1 Oct 2025 - 15 Aug 2026 domestic, 1 Oct 2025 - 1 May 2026 international) is closed and Fall 2027 applications had not yet opened as of Sept 2026.
