Overview and Benefits

What is Master of Engineering with Co-op Option?

The Faculty of Engineering offers a co-op option for the Master of Engineering (MEng) program. This option will allow MEng students to complete a co-op in an industrial organization to enhance experiential learning. Students will gain practical, hands-on, industry-relevant experience that will assist them in their career advancements.

Why should you participate?

  • Gain hands-on experience related to your academic program.
  • Develop marketable skills employers are looking for in new recruits.
  • Clarify your career goals and objectives.
  • Earn a salary to help offset the cost of tuition.
  • Build a professional network with employers and engineers in your field.
  • Many employers view co-op work terms as an opportunity to assess candidates for future full-time positions after graduation.

Who can participate?

  • Students need to be in good academic standing and maintain a cumulative average of 75% or higher calculated in the term prior to starting co-op. 
  • Students must be registered as a full-time student. PLEASE NOTE: Students registered with Accessible Education are considered full-time if enrolled in 40% of a full-time course load. Please advise us by emailing wecareer@uwo.ca if you are registered with Accessible Education and have been approved for a reduced course load.
  • Domestic students (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents) who have successfully secured a co-op.
  • International students applying for the Co-op Work Permit prior to securing a co-op (IRCC permits the aforementioned).
  • International students who have successfully secured a co-op and would like to apply for the Co-op Work Permit.

What is the enrollment process?

  • Students are required to submit an application through Western Engineering Career Services and pay an annual $125 Application Fee through our Engineering Ecommerce Site . 
  • Online registration begins September 5, 2023 on Western Connect .

What are the costs?

  • Annual application fee is $125 Dollars (payable when you apply). 
  • Co-op Tuition is $550 Dollars per term.

What does an employer expect?

  • Motivated and enthusiastic students.
  • Clear, neat and organized resumes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ethical and professional judgment.
  • Responsible and accountable student employees.