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Mechatronic Systems Engineering Graduate Admission
Before Applying
Before submitting an application, you should read carefully about:
- SFU's Graduate Studies Application Process
- Becoming an SFU Graduate Student
- Graduate Studies Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
To qualify for admission to the MASc program, applicants must satisfy the University's admission requirements outlined in the Graduate General Regulations 1.3 and
- must have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science or a related area.
- must have submitted evidence that they are capable of undertaking original research in engineering science, and
- have identified a faculty member willing to act as their Supervisor.
Master of Engineering - Smart Manufacturing & Systems
Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU calendar, and hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in mechatronic engineering, computer science, or a related field.
The School’s Graduate Admissions Committee may recommend, at its discretion, admission to the Professional Master’s program to exceptional students without an undergraduate degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related field. Students who do not meet the minimum university requirements may be recommended as conditional or qualifying students as per Graduate General Regulation (GGR) 1.3.8 or 1.3.9. For further information on conditional or qualifying admission requirements, please contact the Program Coordinator.
Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Science
To qualify for admission to the PhD program, applicants must satisfy the University's admission requirements outlined in the Graduate General Regulations 1.3 and
- must have a Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science or a related field
- must have submitted evidence that they are capable of undertaking substantial original research in engineering science, and
- have identified a faculty member willing to act as their Supervisor.
Accelerated Master's
Accelerated Master's pathway offers SFU undergraduate students who are working towards finishing their bachelor's degrees to take graduate courses to be counted towards both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Please get in touch with the admin office at mse_grad_admission@sfu.ca for detailed information.
Mechatronics PhD and MASc programs have three intake terms:
| Intake Term | Applications Open |
Application Deadline |
| Spring 2025 (January start) | January 2, 2024 | May 31, 2024 (11:59pm PST) |
| Summer 2025 (May start) |
June 5, 2024 | September 30, 2024 (11:59pm PST) |
| Fall 2025 (September start) | September 3, 2024 |
January 31st, 2025 (11:59pm PST) |
- International students are encouraged to apply early for their visa and study permit to be processed on time. Deferrals are accepted only under special circumstances.
- Admission application deadlines apply to both domestic and international students.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN SMART MANUFACTURING AND SYSTEMS
| Intake Term | Applications Open |
Application Deadline |
| Fall (September Start) |
October 17 | April 30 |
- International students are encouraged to apply early for their visa and study permit to be processed on time. Deferrals are accepted only under special circumstances.
- Admission application deadlines apply to both domestic and international students.
Application Steps
Follow the step-by-step guide on how to apply here.