Division of Engineering

Your path to becoming a Professional Engineer starts at Saint Mary's

Saint Mary’s Division of Engineering offers a two-year Diploma of Engineering that provides students with a basic understanding of scientific principles and a foundation in engineering mathematics, design, and technical communication.

After completing the Diploma, students may complete their final two years of a Bachelor of Engineering at Dalhousie University, which has programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board in the fields of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering.


Engineering Pathways

The Saint Mary's University advantage

Personalized Instruction Low student-to-faculty ratio with a maximum of 40:1 ratio for core courses.

Students also have access to undergraduate research opportunities and a range of academic supports, including the PEER One Mentorship program and the Science Numeracy and Academic Proficiency (SNAP) Centre, which provides first-year students free access to academic tutors.


Broad Education

Two years of cross-curricular course work prepares students for multiple fields.


Knowledgable and Diverse Faculty

All of our research faculty have PhDs, and we have field experts in chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, computer, and biomedical fields. 


Work Opportunities

Students can start working with professors at the end of their first year and become a teaching assistant in their second year.


Student Experience

Close-knit student body with lots of engaging events.


Flexible Learning Options

Engineering studies at Saint Mary’s provides the first two years of an engineering degree in association with neighbouring Dalhousie University and the University of Windsor in Southwestern Ontario. After completing the Diploma in Engineering, a student can also remain an extra year or two at Saint Mary’s to pursue a two-and-a-half or three-year B.Sc. degree with Diploma in Engineering or a four-year Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics with a Diploma in Engineering.

Contact us

Division of Engineering
902-420-5021
Mailing address:
Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3