Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 20,538/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 175

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1916

Total Students: 55,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4, Canada

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Program Overview

Develop strong techinical, analytical and problem solving essential for a career in mechanical engineering. Find your fit by choosing from one of three majors - design and development, design and automation or design and analysis.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is a practical, hands-on, full-time, two-year diploma program. During the common first year, you will be exposed to a variety of topics including foundational math and physics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and additional specialized courses to prepare you to enter into one of three specialized majors.

Upon successful completion of the common first year, the selection of your major will occur. Although SAIT will attempt to help students complete the program major of their choice, grade point for specific courses will be used in the selection criteria for each major, in case of a seat shortage for specific majors.

The specific areas of study for the three majors will be:

  • Design and Analysis 
    • Mechanical system design
    • Vibration Analysis
    • Thermodynamics
    • Fluid Mechanics
  • Design and Development 
    • Model Making
    • Prototyping
    • Ergonomics
  • Design and Automation
    • Automation Systems Design
    • Control Systems (PLC)
    • Industrial robotics

For all three available majors, a focus will be placed on professionalism, creativity, teamwork, effective communication and collaboration. Each student will also participate in a major capstone project that will address a real-world industry challenge.