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Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies at the University of 
Calgary, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. 

Please read the following information carefully before applying. It should 
provide all you need to know regarding applying for graduate programs in the 
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department and offer links for further 
information. 

Degree Programs 
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The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers graduate 
programs leading to the Master of Engineering (MEng), thesis and course-based 
routes, Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the 
areas of Applied Mechanics; Biomechanics; Energy Conversion and Conservation; 
Materials and Design; and, Manufacturing Engineering. In addition, the 
Department offers the Master of Engineering (Course-Based and Thesis route) 
with specialization in Engineering for the Environment.

Entrance Requirements
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As our Department receives applications from many more students than can 
possibly be admitted (on average, at least 500/year of which approximately 5% 
are accepted), only the most qualified are considered, and in most cases only 
students with first-class academic standing are admitted. Our experience 
indicates that applicants must have academic backgrounds within the general 
requirements listed below:

A BSc Degree from a recognized university with a minimum four-year program or 
equivalent.

Two official sets of transcripts (and degree certificates from those 
institutions that do not indicate the awarding of degrees on the transcript) 
from all post-secondary institutions attended, regardless of the number of 
courses taken or the amount of time spent there, sent directly to the Dept of 
Mechanical of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering. Transcripts and degree 
certificates issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by 
certified, word-for-word English translations. To be considered official, all 
academic records must be received by the Department in envelopes that have been 
sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution. Transcripts received from 
applicants or any other third party will be considered unofficial.

Three reference letters on University of Calgary forms, from referees prepared 
to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.  All 
references must be sent directly to the Department in sealed envelopes bearing 
the referees’ signatures across the seal.  References received from applicants 
or any other third party will be considered unofficial.

An up-to-date resume.

Canadian Universities   --  a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system (72% or better) 
for your last two undergraduate years or 20 courses, whichever is greater.  
When you have taken less than 20 courses in the last two years, we count back 
in increments of one term.  All courses in a term must be used and not simply 
the best 20 courses.  You can’t split a term to obtain a total of 20 courses.
India   --  Distinction or First Division in Bachelor's with a Master's degree, 
or Bachelor's degree from Indian Institute of Technology/Management with an 
average of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale.
Japan   --  High Second Class  standing (approximately GPA 2.4 on a 3.0 system, 
or better).
Middle East    --  80-85% average.
Pakistan and Bangladesh   --  First Class or First Division Bachelor's with a 
Master's degree.
People's Republic of China    --  B  average, 80% or better.
Philippines   --  First Class Bachelor's and Master's degrees to enter Master's 
program.
Taiwan    --  A  average  -  80% or better.
United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand (and other Commonwealth countries whose 
university systems follow those of Great Britain)    --   minimum Upper Second 
Class Honours degree.
United States  -  B  average  --  at least 3.0 on a 4.0  system or the 
equivalent in other systems.
Students are also required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 system to remain 
in the graduate program.

English Language Proficiency
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Students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of 
proficiency in English by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign 
Language) examination with a score of 550 minimum paper-based or 213 
computer-based. Applicants may also provide a proof of proficiency in English 
by passing the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 
examination with a minimum of 7.0.  Students with scores that are more than two 
years old must re-write the examination.  Full admission will not be granted 
before the Faculty of Graduate Studies receives the official or verified test 
score.

Deadlines for Applying
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Admission International Transcripts, Canadian & US Transcripts
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September Admission:    April 15
January Admission:      August 15
May Admission:          December 15

Please be advised, your application will not be circulated to the faculty 
members until all required documents and the application fee have been 
received. Circulation of a file to the faculty members takes 6 - 8 weeks. For 
International applicants, receiving immigration papers takes 2 - 3 months 
longer than it did before the terrorist attacks on the United States of 
America. The sooner  applicants have all their paperwork sent to the Graduate 
Program Administrator in the Department, the sooner the files will be 
circulated to the faculty members of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.  
Please note that admission will only be given after you have been allocated a 
supervisor; only a small percentage of the applications that are circulated are 
given acceptance to the program.

The application fee of $60.00 CDN, can be paid by cheque, money order or credit 
card. Please make your cheque or money order payable to the University of 
Calgary. Money orders or drafts in US dollars from Bank of China, India, 
Bangladesh, etc. will not be accepted; only cheques drawn on US bank and in US$ 
and micro encoded are accepted.  To pay by credit card, please email Ms. Nurani 
Mawji with your card details at address@hidden  Send your application fee to: 
Ms Nareeza Khan, Graduate Administrator, Department of Mechanical and 
Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, 
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 

If after reading the above information, you feel you have met the admission 
requirements, you can apply on-line at: 
http://www.gradapplication.ucalgary.ca/app/instructions.asp 
Your application will not be looked at until the $60.00 (CDN) application fee 
is received and THERE IS NO REFUND OF THE APPLICATION FEE. 

Enrollment in our Department is limited and the numbers of applicants greatly 
exceed the number of positions available.  Consideration will only be given to 
those who more closely match our expectations and present openings in 
particular areas.  Therefore, you will only hear from us if your application is 
among the few deemed to be worthy of further consideration, according to the 
present demands of the Department.

If further Information is necessary, please contact:

Ms. Nareeza Khan
Graduate Program Administrator
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4
Email: address@hidden
Tel: (403) 220-4154 Fax: (403) 282-8406

Further information about studying in Canada and at the University of Calgary 
can be found at:
www.studyincanada.com
International Student Centre web site:
www.fp.ucalgary.ca/ISC/International%20Students/Info_for_International_students_coming_to_UofC.htm
Student housing at the University of Calgary website:
www.ucalgary.ca/residence/index.html
Off-Campus Housing:
http://www.su.ucalgary.ca/ooch/listing.php
Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary:
www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/2002/What/Fac/GS/index.htm