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York University

Engineering (BEng)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Toronto ON M3J 1P3

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

Engineering (BEng) at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

Student life (indicative)

Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

45,556

Staff Ratio

21.0:1

International

17.1%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£35,550

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Engineering (BEng)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Engineering (BEng) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Engineering (BEng)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

45,556

Total students

Staff Ratio

21:1

Students per staff

International Students

17%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks | Historic / heritage

Student Life & City (indicative)

Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

  • Toronto is Canada's cultural and economic capital — incredibly diverse food from every country, a major arts and music scene, NBA and NHL teams, great neighbourhoods to explore, and one of the most cosmopolitan student environments in North America.

What Students Love

  • Diverse international food scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Major shopping & retail hub
  • Rich arts & cultural scene

University Stats

Total Students45,556
Student-to-Staff Ratio21:1
International Students17%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£35,550

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

  • Engineering graduates are among the most employable globally, entering careers in design, project management, technical consulting and R&D across aerospace, energy, civil infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Law
  • Social Sciences

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,153/mo
Food & Groceries£367/mo
Transport£106/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,848
Annual living costs£22,183/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,340/month (housing $1,460, food $465, transport $135). Canada's most expensive city — but also its best graduate job market by a wide margin.

  • Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,340/month (housing $1,460, food $465, transport $135).
  • Canada's most expensive city — but also its best graduate job market by a wide margin.