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BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering at Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, 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 12,276 per semester (CAD 1,911 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,911 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,276 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski leads to the professional engineer title issued by the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec, training engineers for equipment and process design, production management, research and development, and project management. A core curriculum is shared across UQAR's four engineering bachelor's programs, allowing flexibility to switch programs. Design-focused coursework includes real client projects with partner companies, and students take part in annual interuniversity engineering competitions. The general profile totals 120 credits with one paid, credited internship; a work-study profile totals 125 credits with three paid, credited internships. Courses are delivered on campus over eight trimesters of full-time study, with admission in the fall and winter terms. Graduates work in sectors including design, manufacturing, energy, pulp and paper, plastics and composites, metal transformation, transportation, wind energy, marine engineering, and research.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an integrated Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Science, Letters and Arts, or a DEC in Natural Sciences, or an equivalent diploma including college-level courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Applicants who completed 12 years of schooling outside Quebec may be admitted conditional on completing a preparatory year, with a minimum overall average of 12/20 or equivalent. Candidates who cannot demonstrate French-language proficiency under the university's French Language Policy must pass an institutional French test.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering award?

Université du Québec à Rimouski awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,276 per semester (CAD 1,911 per semester for local students).

Can BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Rimouski.

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