Scope of Engineering courses in Canada

Engineering has consistently been a popular choice among international students. It is a member of the highly regarded STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) group of subjects, which are growing in popularity around the world as a result of the wide range of skills they provide students.

Why study Engineering?

Here are some of the main reasons why many international students consider Engineering as an ideal stream:

• Positively contribute to society: The ultimate aim of an engineer is to solve wide-ranging problems from climate change to water harvesting to developing an updated healthcare technology. Once the desired engineering study program is complete, an engineer then has the potential to provide an effective solution towards societal issues and work for the betterment of the same

• Road to innovation: Engineers being inquisitive push the boundaries of applied sciences in various fields including construction, manufacturing, medicine, and many others. This leads to the discovery of new and improved methods and techniques in the above-mentioned fields

• Ample career opportunities: The stream of engineering opens up multiple gateways for students. Their potential is realised after observing the work done during the university studies which enables the employers to perceive them as suitable candidates

• High earning potential: Engineers get a handsome salary package as the demand for engineers is perpetual. They serve as the key channel in the company’s customer satisfaction process, making them the heart of an organisation

Why study engineering in Canada?

Engineering is a diversified course with numerous specifications in the field. An engineering degree is awarded in Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral forms in Canada, due to which the country is ranked among one of the most preferred regions for pursuing engineering course. Other reasons include:

• Specialised engineering courses: The Canadian educational institutions offer various choices of specialised programs in Engineering. These include options such as Computers, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering. Besides, there are options to take up co-op opportunities if one wants to include another major course in the program

• Explore niche IT fields: Canadian IT study programs are not limited to Processes, Computer Software, Information Systems, Computer Hardware, Programming Languages, and Data Constructs, but also include upcoming courses such as Data Science, Artificial intelligence, Cyber security, and many other advanced study options

• Growing demand for Engineers: Creation of the numerous job opportunities in the field of Civil, Mechanical, Computer science and Aerospace has opened a pool of opportunities for those who wish to study engineering

• Promising career options: Engineers in Canada earn an average of $79,550* per year, or $40.80* per hour. Starting salaries for entry-level employment start at $60,062*, with most experienced individuals earning up to $120,000* per year

Eligibility criteria

Although the eligibility criteria vary as per the institution and courses opted for, a brief overview may help you:

Career prospects after an engineering course

Canada offers ample job opportunities for engineering students. Here are some of the top fields you might want to consider:

Canada, as a study destination offers top engineering universities that have a specialised engineering curriculum tailor-made for you. Should you have any queries about your studies abroad, feel free to reach out to IDP’s international education specialists and we will be happy to guide you through the process.