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What is Mechatronics Engineering?
What is Mechatronics Engineering?
Mechatronics Engineering is an interdisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, computer, and control engineering. It focuses on the design and creation of automated systems, intelligent machines, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Mechatronics engineers work on the integration of hardware and software to create smart systems — from autonomous vehicles to robotic arms to IoT devices.
What you Learn… How?
What you Learn… How?
Mechatronics Engineering is about creating systems where mechanical parts, electronics, sensors, and software work together. You’ll learn topics like robotics, embedded systems, control theory, microcontrollers, machine design, and real-time computing. Labs focus on hands-on integration — designing robots, building electromechanical systems, coding firmware, and simulating dynamic systems. Waterloo’s program is especially strong in project-based learning, with many design team opportunities.
Examples of First Year Courses
Calculus I for Engineering
Linear Algebra for Engineering
Physics: Mechanics and Waves
Introduction to Programming
Engineering Design
Chemistry or Materials Science
Sample Employment and Average Salary
Mechatronics Engineer ($90,000)
Robotics Engineer ($95,000)
Automation Engineer ($88,000)
Embedded Systems Engineer ($100,000)
Control Systems Engineer ($92,000)
Machine Learning Hardware Specialist ($105,000)
How To Get In?
How To Get In?
Prerequisites
4U Calculus & Vectors
4U Advanced Functions
4U Chemistry
4U Physics
4U English
One 4U or Mixed Course
General Statments
Mechatronics at Waterloo is extremely competitive and among the top-tier engineering streams
NO GAURENTEE of admission even when hitting criteria
Strong ECs in robotics, coding, or engineering clubs give applicants an edge
The name “Mechatronics” on your degree is rare in undergrad — employers know this
The NaviGrad Tiering system for Mechatronics Engineering is as follows:
Tier 1
UWaterloo
Tier 2
McMaster, Western, Queens
Tier 3
TMU, Guelph, Ontario Tech, Carleton
Tier Requirments
Tier 1
Waterloo
Borderline Tier 1 at uWaterloo
Very competitive and one of the best mechatronics engineering programs in Canada even top 50 in North America
Recommended Mid to High 90's
compete in FIRST robotics
Spend time with many different aspects of life, so you can seem well rounded and show interest towards the program
Tier 2
McMaster
General Engineering, then mechatronics option in second year
Pretty competitive to get into general eng, though once in you just maintain an average to get preferred program
Mid 90 range
Queens
General Engineering, then mechatronics option in second year
Pretty competitive to get into general eng, though once in you just maintain an average to get preferred program
Same like McMaster, though some beleive Queens has a better Tron eng program
12% acceptance rate about
Mid 90 range
Western
General Engineering, though you must apply for first preference and try to get Mechatronic systems engineering
If you get that preference then you can go to Western and maintain a good GPA first year, you will be in Tron
Admission made in low 90+ range
Tier 3
TMU
TMU has an accredited tron eng program and it is deemed a pretty good and fun program
ONLY mark based admission from high 80's to low 90's on average
Guelph
Another VERY underrated pick for mechatronics engineering
Best tier 3 option, and allows lots of research opportunity
High 80's to Low 90's admission range
Ontario Tech
Good Base school, With a good material load
Heavy on in lab work, and hands on work
Tends to place top 10 tron engineering in Canada
High 80's to Low 90's admission range
Carleton
Carleton is a sneaky choice for Tron eng, not very competitive though has been increasing in their eng department this decade
Its a very new program and yet to be accredited though it has high opportunity to be a top tron eng in Canada
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