Both Carleton and Concordia are top public universities of Canada, securing #301/400 and #201/400 rank in the domain of mechanical engineering by Academic Ranking of Universities Ranking (ARWU) 2020.
However, the program duration in both universities differs, the MEng program at Concordia University is 2 years whereas at Carleton University it's 1 year. Here’s a brief comparison of the MEng program in both universities:
PARAMETERS | Concordia University | Carleton University |
RANK | # 201/400 | #301/400 |
ACCEPTANCE RATE | 61.80% | 20% - 30% |
FEES CHARGED | $22676 For 2 years. | $23740 for 1 year |
LIVING EXPENSES | $16,0681 | $13,354 |
AVERAGE PACKAGE | $46,475 | $61,860 |
Concordia University students receive easy access to state of the art laboratories and research centers for a good grip and better understanding of Industrial Control, on the other hand, Carleton's MEng program focuses on building student's engineering career by the combined rigorous program along with a supportive learning environment and hands-on experience training.
Placements
On the completion of the program, Concordia students get placed as Mechanical Engineers, Aerospace Engineers with an average package of $46,475 whereas Clareton students receive job opportunities as Robotic Engineer, Nanotech Engineer, etc with a median package of $61860.