Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MEIE
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 16-month full-time; 3-year part-timeDuration
- Toronto Metropolitan University, downtown Toronto campus, CanadaLocation
- Management and EntrepreneurshipField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Toronto Metropolitan University, downtown Toronto campusCampus
- Master of Engineering Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAwards
- $67,842Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
This 16-month, four-semester program is designed for engineering students, science students and industry professionals interested in advancing their own technology-based startups or leading innovation within an existing organization. Following the lean-startup development process, students take their concepts through three distinct phases: customer discovery, customer validation and customer acquisition, refining their projects from untested ideas into viable businesses.
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Students will gain the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience necessary to drive and manage innovation in existing companies or their own ventures.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeMajor Research Project-based
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Completion of a four-year undergraduate engineering or science degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution | Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study | Statement of interest | Resumé/CV | Transcripts | Two letters of recommendation | English language proficiency requirement | An interview will be required for selected applicants · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 53; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification of English proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a Canadian university, or two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, or a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction. An official statement from the institution's Registrar's office confirming English as the Medium of Instruction is required for the exemption. Courses completed at a Canadian College will not exempt an applicant. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/requirements/ · Application fee: CAD 110.00 per program application, CAD 150.00 for the MBA program - 'each application submitted requires a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program'. Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programs and pay the fee for each. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/online/ · Deposit: CAD 2,000.00 confirmation deposit for international students (all full-time programs, part-time programs, MBA and Computer Networks Full-time); domestic deposit is CAD 500 full-time, CAD 250 part-time, CAD 1,000 MBA and CAD 1,000 Computer Networks Full-time. Non-refundable except where a study permit application has been denied. Fall deposits can be made from June 1, 2026 and are due June 14, 2026; winter from October 2, 2026, due October 16, 2026; spring from February 3, 2026, due February 17, 2026. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/deposit/
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$67,842 CAD / year≈ $49,884 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsTMU states funding for graduate students 'comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends' with additional internal and external funding sources, and encourages applicants to submit before the first consideration date 'to increase their chances of securing financial support'. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: TMU's graduate Application Dates page (last updated September 15, 2026) states 'Fall 2027 Applications will open September 30, 2026' and 'Fall 2026 applications are now closed'; its Fall table still carries the previous cycle's heading 'First Considerati…
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
Real students. Real results.
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
- 360+
- Rated five stars
- 95%
Average rating
Google reviews
Rated five stars
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship - MEIE cost?
CAD 67,842 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
16-month full-time; 3-year part-time, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Completion of a four-year undergraduate engineering or science degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution | Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study | Statement of interest | Resumé/CV | Transcripts | Two letters of recommendation | English language proficiency requirement | An interview will be required for selected applicants · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 80; PTE Academic 53; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Certification of English proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a Canadian university, or two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, or a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction. An official statement from the institution's Registrar's office confirming English as the Medium of Instruction is required for the exemption. Courses completed at a Canadian College will not exempt an applicant. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/requirements/ · Application fee: CAD 110.00 per program application, CAD 150.00 for the MBA program - 'each application submitted requires a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program'. Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programs and pay the fee for each. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/online/ · Deposit: CAD 2,000.00 confirmation deposit for international students (all full-time programs, part-time programs, MBA and Computer Networks Full-time); domestic deposit is CAD 500 full-time, CAD 250 part-time, CAD 1,000 MBA and CAD 1,000 Computer Networks Full-time. Non-refundable except where a study permit application has been denied. Fall deposits can be made from June 1, 2026 and are due June 14, 2026; winter from October 2, 2026, due October 16, 2026; spring from February 3, 2026, due February 17, 2026. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/deposit/
Is there a scholarship?
TMU states funding for graduate students 'comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends' with additional internal and external funding sources, and encourages applicants to submit before the first consideration date 'to increase their chances of securing financial support'. Source View scholarship page
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