Mechanical and Materials

Degree	Time to Complete	Admission Requirements	Curriculum Options
Master of Engineering (MEng)	3 Terms (1 year) Students have the option to complete this degree part-time. For more details about this option, please contact the program.	4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university (a similar program may be considered) Minimum average: 70% (B- North American Average)	Course-based or project-based
Master of Engineering Science (MESc)	6 Terms (2 years)	4-year bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university (a similar program may be considered) Minimum average: 78% (A- North American Average)	Thesis-based
PhD	12 Terms (4 years)	Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university (a similar program may be considered) Minimum average: 78% (A- North American Average)	Thesis-based

Contact Us

Program Website

Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
Spencer Engineering Building, Rm. 3002A
London, Ontario, Canada

t. 519.850.2939
f. 519.661.3020

Funding Details

Funding is available to admitted MESc/PhD applicants who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. More information is provided here.

Additional information about scholarships and funding at Western is available here.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English, or if an applicant has not completed 2 years of undergraduate or graduate education at an English-speaking institution in a country whose official first language is English, must provide proof of their proficiency in English by successfully completing one of the following English Language Proficiency examinations.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). iBT (internet-Based Test): The minimum acceptable score is 4.5, with no individual score below 4. Please note that some programs require a higher minimum and/or band score. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). For tests taken before January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 86, with no individual section score below 20. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984. For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 4.5, with no individual section score below 4. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984.
For more information, please visit the program's website.