Best Courses and Universities in Canada After B.Tech 2026

Are you thinking to study in Canada after completing your BTech? Have you decided on the M tech course you would like to apply to? There are several options for an M tech in Canada for Indian students. We’ll let you know about the different opportunities available and that will help you make an informed decision.

In India, the most popular BTech courses are Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Aeronautical Engineering. B tech is one of the most popular bachelors degrees in India. Every year, several B tech graduates apply to foreign universities with the hope to get a postgraduate degree from top universities abroad. But deciding which course to choose is a hurdle for many. Some of them want to switch to a different degree while some others want to stick to their core subject. If you would like to explore both the options and then take a call, you can check with our counsellors for expert advice.

There are scores of options in different countries, but in this article, we focus on M Tech in Canada for Indian students after B Tech in India. 

Indian students choose Canada over other study-abroad destinations for obvious reasons – world-class universities, affordable study and living options, picturesque places to visit, good vibes from the native people, considerable work opportunities with global companies, stay-back options and more.

Keep in mind that Master of Technology or M Tech is not a popular degree name in countries abroad.

In Canada, several programmes available for B Tech graduates include MS, M Eng, dual degree programmes and so on, for different Engineering streams. Let’s get to the details!

M Tech in Canada for Indian students after B Tech Mechanical Engineering

If you would like to explore options other than M.Tech in Canada, here are some popular courses to check out: MEng or MSc in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Master of Applied Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

Some of the popular institutions you can choose for an M Tech in Canada are:

The University of Alberta offers 2 master’s courses in mechanical engineering.

1. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
2. MSc in Mechanical Engineering

The University of British Columbia offers 2 masters in mechanical engineering courses:

1. Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

The University of Ottawa offers 2 masters programmes in Mechanical Engineering.

1. Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering offered by the University of New Brunswick is another Mechanical Engineering masters course in Canada that you might want to check out.

Some of the other popular Canadian institutions picked by Indian students for a masters in Mechanical Engineering are the University of Windsor, Fanshawe College and Carleton University.

If you are interested in applying to any of these universities, just speak to our counsellors and they’ll guide you in the right direction.

M Tech in Canada for Indian students after B Tech Civil Engineering

Popular course options available for BTech Civil Engineering graduates in Canada are:

• MEng or Master of Engineering
• MSc/MS or Master of Science and
• Master of Applied Science

Here are some of the institutions you can choose for your Masters in Civil Engineering along with the course options:

• The University of Alberta offers 2 masters courses in Civil Engineering:
  1. Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
  2. A dual degree programme, MBA/Master of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Lakehead University offers an MS programme – Master of Science in Civil Engineering
• The University of Ottawa offers 4 masters programmes in Civil Engineering which include the following:
  1. Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
  2. Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• Dalhousie University offers MEng in Civil and Resource Engineering
• The University of New Brunswick offers MEng in Civil Engineering

Some other institutions that are popular among Indian students looking to study MTech Civil Engineering in Canada are:

• The University of Windsor
• Carleton University
• The University of Calgary
• Concordia University

M Tech in Canada for Indian students after B Tech Computer Engineering

You needn’t stick to M Tech in Computer Engineering after your BTech. An array of courses in computer science and related fields are available, some of which are:

• Masters of Data Analytics (Trent University offers a data analytics course called MSc in Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods: Big Data Analytics.)
• MEng or MESc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• MSc in Computer Science
• MSc in Geomatics Engineering

However, if you have your heart in Computer Engineering, here are some of the institutions and courses you can apply to:

• The University of Alberta offers MS and MEng programmes in Computer Engineering.
  1. Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  2. Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

There is also a dual degree option with MBA.

• The University of New Brunswick offers an MEng programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• The University of Ottawa offers several options under Master of Applied Science and Master of Engineering courses:
  1. Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  2. Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Queen’s University offers a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MEng programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Some of the other popular institutions for MTech in Canada for Indian students are the University of Windsor, Carleton University, Concordia University and the University of Waterloo among many others.

At certain institutions in Canada, students can pursue marketing courses after completing BTech in computer science. These courses are mostly offered as certificate courses and are for students who wish to do something different and have blended knowledge of computer science and business.

Some of the universities offering marketing courses in Canada:

• Centennial College offers Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management. This course is open to students from any discipline, with proof of English language proficiency.
• Douglas College offers a 1-year Post-degree Diploma in Hospitality Marketing. This course is open to students who hold a recognised post-secondary qualification in any discipline. 

M Tech in Canada for Indian students after B Tech Electrical Engineering

MEng or MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering are options to check out if you are looking to do your Masters in Engineering in Canada after BTech in India.

Apart from the courses and institutions mentioned above, here are some more universities that offer masters courses in Electrical engineering: 

• McGill University – It offers an MEng course as well as an MSc in Electrical Engineering:
  1. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis)
  2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Electrical Engineering (Thesis)
• The University of Saskatchewan also offers MEng and MSc courses in Electrical Engineering:
  1. M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
  2. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• The University of Windsor – This university offers an MASc in Electrical Engineering apart from the MEng option.
• McMaster University offers a unique course option – MEng in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.

Masters in Canada for Indian students after BTech Biotechnology

• The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science with Specialisation in Microbiology and Biotechnology.
• The University of Guelph offers a Master of Biotechnology which is a 4-semester course.
• Brock University also offers a Master of Science in Biotechnology course.

Other universities that offer postgraduate courses in Biotechnology include the University of Windsor, McGill University, Concordia University and Centennial College of Arts and Technology.

What is the pay scale you can expect?

As per Payscale.com, mechanical engineers, civil engineers and electrical engineers earn around CAD 70,000 to CAD 80,000 per year. 

Where to work after you graduate from Canada?

In Canada, certain sectors have an upper hand compared to the rest. A good number of jobs are available for mechanical engineering graduates in certain parts of the country, and jobs for computer graduates are also on the rise.

Places like Toronto and Ottawa have numerous companies that hire international students, each year, so it won’t be difficult for you to find a suitable employer.

According to Randstad, a placement agency, Canada’s manufacturing sector has seen potential job growth. In the past few years, the engineering sector has seen huge growth too with thousands of new jobs added to the list.

Some of the best engineering job titles that are quite popular in Canada are as follows:

1. Electrical Engineer
2. Project Engineer
3. Mechanical Engineer
4. Quality Engineer
5. Process Engineer
6. Civil Engineering Technician

Also, the Randstad report states that Quebec and Ontario are the best job markets for engineers. Another point to note is that most employers look to hire engineering graduates who have additional skills similar to AutoCAD. Moreover, engineering graduates with a Six Sigma (Lean) certification always get an edge over others when looking for employment in Canada.

Before you go

If you are still clueless about which programme to choose in Canada after your BTech, you can speak to our study abroad counsellors. They will give you the best options that match your academic profile and your aspirations.

Our counsellors can help you look for your preferred courses and intake in other countries too, such as the UK, USA, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Why don’t you have a word with them and see what works for you?

Editor's note: This article was originally published in April 2018. Our content writer Roshna Mohan has edited it to include up-to-date information and made it comprehensive.