CEAB accreditation unlocks greater opportunities for Mechanical Engineering degree graduates
Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degree is now accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), ensuring that graduates of the program will meet the academic requirements for licensure as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.
The accreditation is effective for three years — the maximum time period for a program receiving accreditation for the first time — beginning with the graduating class of 2026.
The CEAB is a committee of Engineers Canada, a national body that upholds the honour, integrity and interests of the engineering profession by supporting consistently high regulatory standards, encouraging industry growth and inspiring public confidence.
"Receiving CEAB accreditation is a milestone moment for Sheridan and our students, faculty, alumni and industry partners," says Dr. Andy Alubaidy, P.Eng., coordinator of the Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degree. "It reaffirms the excellence of our program and provides our graduates with a nationally recognized distinction that unlocks doors to professional licensure, leadership roles within the engineering profession, and rewarding careers across Canada."
“Hiring graduates from a CEAB-accredited program provides confidence that they have the technical foundation, professional competencies and ethical training needed to contribute immediately and effectively,” says BLANCO Canada Inc. Senior Manager, Tooling and Maintenance Karim Ibrahim, P.Eng. “The accreditation of Sheridan’s Mechanical Engineering degree strengthens the talent pipeline and helps ensure employers have access to engineers who are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of the profession.”
Launched in 2020, the Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) produces graduates who are ready to perform engineering work from day one. Differentiators of Sheridan's program include small classes (typically capped at 48 students in lectures and 24 in labs); project-based learning in each year of studies; experience working with industry-standard technologies; a mandatory internship and optional co-op placement; and specialized courses in energy or mechatronics.
The program is Sheridan's second engineering degree to be accredited by the CEAB. In 2024, the Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) became the first college program of its kind in Ontario to receive accreditation.
"We are proud to offer two engineering degree programs that meet the rigorous national standards of accredited engineering education," says Dr. Amjed Majeed, P.Eng., Associate Dean in Sheridan's Faculty of Applied Science and Technology.
"This accomplishment is the result of the collective dedication and collaboration of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and industry partners, and a testament to the strength of our engineering community and our commitment to continuous improvement. We look forward to continuing to prepare the next generation of engineers who will make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities."
To learn more about Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degree, please visit our program page that includes a robust section addressing frequently asked questions, or read a recap of capstone projects completed by this year's graduating class.
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