Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Academic Requirements

For students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program, here are the key Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must have obtained a recognized academic pre-university diploma leading to university studies in their country. Studies in applied programs or at vocational or technical high schools are not normally eligible for admission consideration.
• While the minimum requirement is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Prerequisite courses for the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program include:
  • Math (minimum of pre-calculus), chemistry, and physics at the senior high school level.
• For international students, particularly from Vietnam, the accepted credential is the Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).
• Application deadlines are as follows:
  • Application for admission: January 15
  • Supporting documents: March 1

We encourage all students to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all requirements and deadlines. For any clarification or support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at McGill, you must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. Below are the accepted English proficiency tests and their requirements:

Proof of proficiency – required:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
  • The McGill Institution Code is 0935.
  • N.B. an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • A band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
  • The regular Academic test and the UKVI test are all accepted.
  • McGill accepts only scores submitted electronically by an IELTS test center; paper TRFs are not accepted.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS Online test.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS One Skill Retake.
• McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication
  • Certificate or Proficiency awarded.

Please note that these are minimum acceptable scores. The McGill graduate department to which you are applying may require higher test scores. Please verify the program-specific requirements by visiting the department website.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.