u/Summitthemist

I'm predicting getting at least 3As in physics, chemistry and maths and an A\* in further maths.

I might get an A\* in maths tho. But considering the bare minimum I could afford, are my 3As and A\* enough for me to get into UBC for Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering?

I did check their website but I haven't seen enough information regarding any sort of grade requirements / thresholds set, but they did only mention the subjects required for getting into the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

Looking forward to international students who got into engineering at UBC by completing their A'levels! Please do let me know whether you have got any Co-op opportunities too🙏

For Chemistry,

I got 81% in AS, in A2, I'm predicting:

P4: 89/100

P5: 27 to 28/30

For Physics,

I got 86% in AS, in A2, I'm predicting:

P4: 85/100

P5: 17 or 18/30

What grades could I get?

Chemistry, I got 81% in AS unfortunately, definitely expected way better...

In A2, I'm predicting:

P4: 89 / 100

P5: 28 / 30 but let's lower it down to 27 just in case.

Physics, I got 86% in AS.

In A2, I'm predicting:

P4: 85 / 100

P5: 17 or 18 / 30.

Could somebody predict my grades plz?

I'm predicting getting at least 3As in physics, chemistry and maths and an A* in further maths.

I might get an A* in maths tho. But considering the bare minimum I could afford, are my 3As and A* enough for me to get into UBC for Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering?

I did check their website but I haven't seen enough information regarding any sort of grade requirements / thresholds set, but they did only mention the subjects required for getting into the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

Looking forward to international students who got into engineering at UBC by completing their A'levels! Please do let me know whether you have got any Co-op opportunities too🙏

I'm predicting getting at least 3As in physics, chemistry and maths and an A* in further maths. I might get an A* in maths tho. But considering the bare minimum I could afford, are my 3As and A* enough for me to get into University of Toronto for Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering?

I did check their website but I haven't seen enough information regarding any sort of grade requirements / thresholds set, but they did only mention the subjects required for getting into the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

Looking forward to international students who got into engineering at UofT by completing their A'levels! Please do let me know whether you have got any Co-op opportunities too which I think is accessible from 3rd year if I'm not wrong 🙏

Hey, as somebody who is looking forward to joining UAlberta in 2027 as an international student, to pursue bachelors in Mechanical engineering and a minor in Mechatronics and robotics.

I am really interested in doing the 20 months of co-op program. Let's consider that I got into the co-op program by obtaining the required GPA, I want to know from the ME coop students about whether they're getting the 20 months of coops properly or not. Hearing how bad the job market is in Canada, are students getting their desired internships?

I heard Campusbridge is more into finding internships in Alberta, but Alberta is mainly Oil & Gas, really good for petroleum and mosh likely has shortages for finding mechanical and Mechatronics coops there. Do they help you find internships out of province as well?

I wanted to get into Waterloo, but it might be out of my budget. So as a backup, I was thinking of UAlberta as it does provide 20 months of co-op programs, but I have still been questioning whether I'd really be able to do the 20 months of co-op given how bad i hear the job market is. I'm willing to move out of province too if required.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently planning my 2027 intake for Mechanical Engineering at UAlberta. My specific goal is to combine a Mechanical major with a focus on Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems.

I’ve been researching the program’s structure, but I’d appreciate some "on-the-ground" insight from current students or alumni:

1.) PBL & Hands-on Experience:

I’ve read about the Engineering Student Projects (ESPs) and the focus on project-based learning. How would you rate the accessibility of these projects for someone interested in robotics? Are these effectively "integrated" into the degree, or are they purely extracurricular "hustles" that I need to manage alongside a full course load?

2.) The Co-op "Pipeline":

I’m aware that the 20-month co-op stream is competitive and not guaranteed. For those who successfully entered the program, how active is the "campusBRIDGE" marketplace for mechanical/mechatronics roles? I’ve heard general reports about the Canadian job market being tight and that it has actually impacted your ability to secure discipline-related work terms in 2025/2026? Since I have heard a lot of students struggle to find co-ops at companies.

3.) International Student Experience:

As an international student, I’m evaluating the ROI of this degree. What is the actual "job-readiness" profile of graduates in the current economic climate? If I treat my degree as a professional project - prioritizing technical portfolios and networking over just grades - is the UAlberta ecosystem genuinely sufficient to bridge the gap into the industry?

Post-graduation, how's the employability rate of UAlberta engineering? I have heard the job market is highly competitive. As an international student who'd be spending loads to study at UAlberta, will it be worth it? Especially, considering how competitive the job market is, is it really worth the shot?

Hearing the struggle of students & post grads to find internships / co-ops and jobs really makes me question whether I should even consider coming to Canada in the first place, since my future depends solely on the decisions that I make right now. I don't want to be regretting in the future when I'd have nothing to change my fate 😭🙏

I’m looking for objective, candid perspectives. If you have advice on "must-do" activities in your first year to ensure a strong start (and to qualify for the co-op stream), I’m all ears.

Thanks in advance.

I'm predicting getting at least 3As in physics, chemistry and maths and an A* in further maths. I might get an A* in maths tho. But considering the bare minimum I could afford, are my 3As and A* enough for me to get into UNSW for Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering?

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I did check their website and they say they require 16 points for A'levels. If I get an A* and 3As, I get 21 points. If they consider my best 3 subjects, I get 17 points. But that doesn't necessarily mean that, YAY I'M PROBABLY GETTING IN. I'm assuming the competition must be way higher than that.

I'm predicting getting at least 3As in physics, chemistry and maths and an A* in further maths. I might get an A* in maths tho. But considering the bare minimum I could afford, are my 3As and A* enough for me to get into UWaterloo for Mechanical / Mechatronics engineering?

I did check their website and they say they require a minimum of A in both A level mathematics and physics, chemistry is recommended and at least a B is required. But that doesn't necessarily mean that, YAY I'M PROBABLY GETTING IN. The competition must be way higher than that.

I recall seeing a comment under a post where somebody said his friend had 3A*s and got into SWE, so I'm just kinda worried whether I'd ever be able to get in 😭

I'm very interested in Mechanical + Mechatronics + Autonomous Systems.

I had 2 Questions:

1.) For my bachelors, I have been debating between Mechanical and Mechatronics, but I couldn't pick one over the other. I'm trying to back ME more cuz it's extremely versatile, and I also want to delve into how hardware, electronics, and software interact with each other via Mechatronics.

That's why, I want to pursue an integrated degree specified as 'Mechanical and Mechatronics engineering' for my Bachelors ( 4 years ). I have found this degree in only 2 universities from Australia (UTS and RMIT, preferring UTS).

I love the interdisciplinary nature of Mechatronics, but I keep hearing the 'jack of all trades, master of none' critique. My biggest fear is graduating with an 'integrated' degree but lacking the depth in core ME pillars like advanced dynamics, fluids, material science and etc that a traditional Mechanical degree provides.

2.) Is pursuing the integrated degree labelled 'Mechanical and Mechatronics' the best way to pull off this 2-in-1? It does teach Mechatronics with a strong focus on Mechanical, but I'm worried that I will be missing out advanced level ME modules that pure ME students would access to, cuz those will be replaced by Mechatronics related stuff in this degree.

Is it actually possible to keep that 100% ME rigour while picking up the robotics/CS stack, or are you inevitably trading off physical engineering depth for software breadth? I was thinking of picking them up via electives as much as possible.

OR should I do it by going for a major in Mechanical - minor / stream in Mechatronics or any better way?

Note: I want to pursue a degree that starts both from the very basics, so I'm assuming doing a minor in Mechatronics would hurt? Cuz I heard if I have to, I'd probably have to self-study stuff before I pick the Mechatronics electives? I'm not willing to depend on myself for self-studying at all.

I'm very interested in Mechanical + Mechatronics + Autonomous Systems.

I had 2 Questions:

1.) For my bachelors, I have been debating between Mechanical and Mechatronics, but I couldn't pick one over the other. I'm trying to back ME more cuz it's extremely versatile, and I also want to delve into how hardware, electronics, and software interact with each other via Mechatronics.

That's why, I want to pursue an integrated degree specified as 'Mechanical and Mechatronics engineering' for my Bachelors ( 4 years ). I have found this degree in only 2 universities from Australia (UTS and RMIT, preferring UTS).

I love the interdisciplinary nature of Mechatronics, but I keep hearing the 'jack of all trades, master of none' critique. My biggest fear is graduating with an 'integrated' degree but lacking the depth in core ME pillars like advanced dynamics, fluids, material science and etc that a traditional Mechanical degree provides.

2.) Is pursuing the integrated degree labelled 'Mechanical and Mechatronics' the best way to pull off this 2-in-1? It does teach Mechatronics with a strong focus on Mechanical, but I'm worried that I will be missing out advanced level ME modules that pure ME students would access to, cuz those will be replaced by Mechatronics related stuff in this degree.

Is it actually possible to keep that 100% ME rigour while picking up the robotics/CS stack, or are you inevitably trading off physical engineering depth for software breadth? I was thinking of picking them up via electives as much as possible.

OR should I do it by going for a major in Mechanical - minor / stream in Mechatronics or any better way?

Note: I want to pursue a degree that starts both from the very basics, so I'm assuming doing a minor in Mechatronics would hurt? Cuz I heard if I have to, I'd probably have to self-study stuff before I pick the Mechatronics electives? I'm not willing to depend on myself for self-studying at all.