Program
Applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming Spring (May) term. The deadline for international students to apply by is November 30th. The deadline for domestic students is January 31st. All applications must be submitted prior to the deadline and be marked "Complete" to be considered. All Incomplete applications will be declined. Your application will be marked as 'Complete' once all required supplemental items, excluding English Test Results, and all 3 letters of recommendation are received. Outcomes will be communicated to applicants approximately two months after the deadline.
| Program | Expected Length | Project and/or thesis | Course based |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Eng. | 2 years | ||
| M.Sc. | 2 years | ||
| Ph.D. | 4 years |
The department offers Master of Science (M.Sc.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree programs. In the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, graduate students complete course work and a project. All graduate programs are conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Graduate student enrollment is approximately 80 students, and about half of our students are enrolled in the Ph.D. program.
Faculty members pursue research in six broad areas of mechanical engineering:
- Advanced engineering design and manufacturing
- Applied mechanics and machine design
- Bioengineering
- Control systems, robotics and fluid power
- Fluid dynamics, thermal sciences and energy
- Materials science and metallurgy
Research programs range from fundamental investigations intended to advance theoretical understanding to practical studies intended to solve current industrial and environmental problems. A significant number of research projects involve industrial partners who provide funding, expertise, and access to special research facilities.
The department is home to Canada Research Chairs in Nanoengineering Coating Technologies and Energy and Advanced Materials. The department has well equipped laboratories, which include facilities that are among the very best of their kind in Canada. Research is also conducted on campus at a number of other facilities, including the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre and the Canadian Light Source, Canada's national synchrotron research facility.
Research supervisors
This program requires you to have a supervisor. Gaining entrance into this program is a competitive process and we recommend that you reach out to potential supervisors directly.
| Name | Research areas |
|---|---|
| Fluid dynamics; thermal sciences; energy | |
| Particle Image Velocimetry; Experimental Fluid Dynamics; Bubble Dynamics; Taylor Bubbles | |
| Tissue Engineering, Scaffold Bio-fabrication, Mechatronics, Nano-Positioning | |
| Sustainable Materials; Advanced Engineering Materials; Polymers; Composites Processing; Natural Fibres; Bio-Resins; Mechanical Properties, Testing and Microstructural Characterization | |
| Livestock transport; Animal welfare; Livestock production | |
| Solid mechanics; Nonlinear stress analysis; Experimental methods | |
| Robotics (Dynamics and Control); Structural Dynamics and Vibrations; Computational Mechanics (Finite Element and Optimization); Biomechanics | |
| HVAC; Air quality control; Environment control for agricultural buildings; Air emission and dispersion monitoring and modelling | |
| Biomechanics; Medical Imaging; Computational Mechanics (Finite Element and Modelling) | |
| Biomechanics, quantitative magnetic resonance imaging, cartilage, meniscus, soft tissue testing, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal injury | |
| Spectroscopy; Hyperspectral Imaging; Machine Vision; Process Monitoring; Pneumatic Conveying; Agricultural Machinery | |
| Physical metallurgy; Microstructure Design; Engineered Materials; Composite Materials; High Strain-Rate Testing and Evaluation; Failure and Fracture | |
| Characterization of Decomposition Reactions in Metallic Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites; Interface Phenomena in Metal Matrix Composites; Wear of Engineering Materials | |
| Moisture transfer in buildings; Air-to-air energy recovery; Heat and mass transfer in porous media; Frosting and fouling of heat exchangers | |
| Bluff-body aerodynamics; Experimental fluid mechanics; Fluid-structure interactions | |
| Advanced nuclear materials and accident tolerant nuclear fuel ATF); Generation and storage of hydrogen; Pipeline steels for oil and gas transport; Corrosion protection; Coatings zinc and polymer based; Advanced thermal barrier coatings; Failure of metals in environment of service; Ab-initio/MD simulation and prediction of structure and properties of metals and ceramic compounds; Synchrotron techniques in electronic structure analysis | |
| Numerical and experimental heat transfer; Fire science; Heat transfer in human skin; Protective clothing; Textile Sciences | |
| Fluid Power (Hydraulics); Acoustic Sensing; Dynamic Modelling; Mining; Mechatronics; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | |
| Bionetwork analysis, Network control theory and its applications, Drug target identification, Biomedical signal and image processing and analysis | |
| Nanostructured thin films/coatings; Friction wear and corrosion; Tools and biomedical implants; Plasma and ion beam deposition and etching | |
| Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Dynamic System and Control, MEMS, Informatics, Robotics |
Tuition and funding
M.Sc. and Ph.D. students are eligible for financial support in the form of research assistantships or fellowships, as well as teaching assistantships. The department and university also offer a number of graduate student scholarships. Students do not apply directly for these scholarships, but are nominated by their prospective supervisor. M.Eng. students are not eligible for financial support.
Most thesis-based graduate students in the College of Engineering receive funding during their studies (e.g., scholarships, stipends, awards, research fellowships and teaching assistantships). Some typical funding levels are:
Stipends and scholarships:
- $14,000-$18,000/year (M.Sc.)
- $18,000-$22,000/year (Ph.D.)
Teaching assistantships (employment governed by the PSAC agreement):
- Average of $2,500/student/year (50% of students receive teaching assistantships)
College of Engineering awards:
- Average of $3,500/student/year (10% of students receive awards)
Graduate students at USask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education.
Tuition
Master’s students in a thesis or project-based program pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.
Master’s project-based (M.Eng.) program
| Program | Canadian students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering per term |
Master’s thesis program
Graduate students in a thesis program pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.
| Term | Canadian students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 - December 31, 2024 | ||
| January 1 - April 30, 2025 | ||
| May 1 - August 31, 2025 | ||
| Total per academic year |
Doctoral program
Doctoral students pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program. Both international and domestic Ph.D. students pay the same rate.
| Term | |
|---|---|
| January 1 - April 30, 2025 | $1,726.00 CAD |
| May 1 - August 31, 2025 | $1,726.00 CAD |
| September 1 - December 31, 2024 | $1,726.00 CAD |
| Total per academic year | $5,178.00 CAD |
Student fees
In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.
| Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student fees | $504.45 CAD | $666.08 CAD | $35.00 CAD | $35.00 CAD |
Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.
Admission requirements
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
*An applicant cannot be admitted into an Engineering graduate program unless a faculty member agrees to supervise their graduate program.
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
*An applicant cannot be admitted into an Engineering graduate program unless a faculty member agrees to supervise their graduate program.
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
- Master’s degree (thesis-based), from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master’s program)
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
*An applicant cannot be admitted into an Engineering graduate program unless a faculty member agrees to supervise their graduate program.
Application process
Before you apply
Please visit our department's website to familiarize yourself with the program details before submitting a formal online application.
Submit an online application
Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.
During the application, you'll be asked for:
- Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
- Contact information of your three referees
- For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
- Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
Frequently asked questions
Submit required documents
Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application, and upload the documents outlined below.
Preliminary Statement of Marks
- Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
- The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college, and must include a grading key/legend.
- All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
- Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
Post-secondary Transcripts
If you receive an offer of admission, you will then be required to have your official post-secondary transcripts sent (by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution) to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.
College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building, 110 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9
- Transcripts usually indicate the institution’s name, grading scheme (typically on back of transcript), your name, course names, numbers, credits, and the grades you have received. Depending on the country or institution, some features may not be available.
- Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
- If you are a current University of Saskatchewan student completing your undergraduate program then a letter of completion of degree requirements will be required from your college.
Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:
- It is your responsibility to have completed an official and approved test with the appropriate score before the application deadline.
- Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
- Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.
If you receive an Offer of Admission you may be required to have your official language test scores sent to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.
College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building - 110 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9
In addition to the above official documents, please upload the following documents:
- A statement/letter of intent outlining your research interests
- A curriculum vitae or resume
Contact
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the academic unit by email if answers to questions are not found on this or the department's program page.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Building Room 2B60
57 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9
Graduate Chair
Dr. FangXiang Wu
Email: engr.MEgradchair@usask.ca
Graduate Administrator
Graduate Commons
Email: engrgrad.inquiries@usask.ca
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Learn more about the academic unit offering this program - Program and Course Catalogue
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