Co-op & Internship Opportunities

Admission Eligibility into the Co-op Program

To be eligible for enrollment in the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program, you must be a full-time (minimum of 4 courses) student starting in 3rd year and meet all the criteria listed below before September 2026.

• Clear academic standing
• Completion of all courses for semesters 1-4 (excluding liberals)*
• Minimum CGPA of 1.67 (Including Liberals)

*If you are currently taking second-year courses via the transition program, you are encouraged to apply. Your application and eligibility will be reviewed once you receive the final grades. 

Eligibility for maintaining Co-op status

To maintain your co-op status, co-op students are required to uphold the following criteria during both semesters of their 3rd academic year:

• Must have a full-time (minimum of 4 courses) student status and taking a full course load (minimum of 4 courses)
• Clear academic standing, including meeting the engineering Standing Variation Requirements (CGPA of 1.67 and TGPA of 1.33 and higher)
  • More information about the Standing Variation Requirements can be found in your program's academic calendar.
• Maintain CGPA of 1.67  (Including Liberals)
• The student’s eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each semester (January and May), upon the Official Grades and standings Release.

International Students

International students are asked to contact International Student Support directly regarding eligibility to work in Canada once their admission into the program has been finalized.

Students must join the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program first before starting the placement to receive academic credit. 

All students participating in the FEAS Co-op program must complete at least their Fall semester in the following academic year before starting a placement.

• e.g. the earliest a student can start a placement after joining the Fall 2026 cohort (students who applied for the program in the Spring/Summer 2026 semester) is January 2027 (for 12 months) or May-September 2027 (8, 12 or 16 months). Any opportunities secured during the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 term will not be eligible for academic credit.

For more information on the work term and possible sequences, please refer to the “Work Terms” section of this page.

When to Apply

Enrollment applications are only accepted from May to August. All eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Documents to Prepare

Before submitting an enrollment application, you need to obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript via MyServiceHub.

How to Apply

Students who meet the eligibility criteria and have completed their 2nd year, can apply for the FEAS Co-op program via Toronto Metropolitan University’s Co-op Portal. The academic department will share more detailed instructions in the Spring/Summer 2026 semester.

1. Visit Toronto Metropolitan University’s Co-op Portal.
2. From the navigation menu at the top of the page, select Students > Apply to Co-op. You will be redirected to a Toronto Metropolitan University login page.
3. Enter your Toronto Metropolitan University ID and password and select Log In.
4. After you’re logged in, under the Dashboard tab, select My Account, complete ‘Your Account Information’ and upload a profile picture.
5. After updating your profile, select Co-op from the left-hand menu and choose your academic program.
6. Once you select your program, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application form and click the “Submit Application” button. Once you've applied, you’ll receive an email confirmation that your application has been received.

Admission Process

After you confirm your eligibility and apply to the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program through the Co-op Portal, your department’s Co-op Faculty Advisor will review your application, and you can expect to hear back by September 2026.

Securing a Job through the Co-op Portal

Opportunities are advertised on Toronto Metropolitan University’s Co-op Portal on a regular basis from September until August of the following year. You must be accepted into the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program first to view and apply for these job opportunities.

Securing Your Own Job

If you secure your own co-op placement, you will need to complete the Job Eligibility Form (which can be found in the Co-op D2L Courseshell for your cohort Portal).

The job must be relevant to your academic program and the provided job description or work plan must meet the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program criteria. Please note that approval must be obtained prior to the commencement of the job placement.

What are the differences between co-op and internship?

* Note: If a student receives an extension for the 8-month placement, they will be eligible to receive the “Co-op” designation.

After joining the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program, eligible students can start their work terms in January, May, or September of the following year.

• Students starting in January can only complete 12-month placements.
• Students starting between May and September can complete 8, 12, or 16 consecutive months, depending on the job posting.
• Students starting in September can complete 8 or 12 months.

Job postings will indicate the expected start date and the length of the work term.

Upon completion of the work placement, all students participating in the co-op program must return to school by the Fall semester to complete their 7th- and 8th-semester courses. In all cases, participating in the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program will extend your years of study from four to five years.

Example One: 8 months of internship experience (May start).

Example Two: 12 months of co-op experience (May start).

Example Three: 16 months of co-op experience (May start).

Example Four: 8 months of internship experience (September start).

Example Five: 12 months of co-op experience (September start).

Example Six: 12 months of co-op experience (January start).

The salary you will receive is typically discussed with the employer during the hiring process, but on average, co-op students earn over $53,000 per year. This salary information is based on the historical salary average reported by students and employers and is intended to be a guide only.

Support at Every Stage of Your Co-op Journey

From the moment your co-op enrollment application is accepted until you complete your final work term in your placement, you have dedicated partners in your professional development. We provide comprehensive career support specifically tailored to the engineering fields, such as:

Pre-Work Term Preparation: Access specialized workshops on technical resume crafting, cover letter and LinkedIn optimization for engineers, and workshops in behavioural and case-study interviewing. You will also have exclusive access to employer-led workshops and professional feedback sessions. 

Personalized Coaching: Visit the FEAS Co-op appointment booking webpage  (external link) to schedule a one-on-one appointment. Our team provides targeted career advice, comprehensive application package reviews (tailored resume, cover letter, and portfolio), mock interviews, and personalized job search strategies.

Active Work Term Support: Our support continues while you are on the job. We conduct structured check-ins during your placement to monitor your progress, ensure your learning objectives are being met. Beyond tracking purposes, we serve as a professional resource to help you navigate the workplace, refine your soft skills, and provide guidance should any challenges arise during your placement.

24/7 Resources: Gain anytime access to our specialized job search and professional development resources on D2L FEAS Co-op course shell.

Check out this link (external link)  for upcoming FEAS Co-op workshops and events.

Visit the FEAS Co-op appointment booking webpage  (external link) to schedule a 1:1 meeting with a FEAS Co-op team member for more information.

The FEAS Co-op & Internship Program is an academic course equivalent to one credit. Students will be required to complete their full 8, 12 or, 16 months of full-time placement to qualify for credit. Students who complete 12-month and 16-month co-op placements will also qualify for a co-op designation. As part of this process, all the students in their 8-12-16 months placements will be required to submit an interim report at the end of each work term, as well as a final report at the end of your last work term to your Department Administrator.

The FEAS Co-op and Internship Program fee is structured based on the total number of work terms and is paid in installments as outlined below:

Fall 2025 Cohort: Start dates in 2026

Fall 2026 Cohort: Start dates in 2027

*Please note that fees are subject to change. Currently, the fee is scheduled to increase 5% every Spring/Summer semester.

How the fee works
The fee is payable after you secure a placement that is approved by the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program office. There is no registration or administration fee payable upon enrollment in the program after completing the second-year courses. The fee relates to the costs associated with the administration of the co-op and internship program and is calculated in accordance with the Toronto Metropolitan University and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities policies.

Why is there a fee?
The fee, in part, covers costs associated with the administration of the co-op and internship program which includes student access to co-op resources, career development workshops and support, work term preparation, and check-ins, and the recruitment and support of co-op and internship employers. Students who are successful in securing their placements can more than offset their co-op fees with their earnings.

Note: All co-op and internship program fees and payments are non-refundable and subject to change without notice.

How to estimate your fees

You can estimate your fees by adding the fees for the semesters you will be enrolled in the WKT course for your placement.

If you are starting your 8-month placement in Spring/Summer 2026, you will be enrolled in the work term courses in Spring/Summer 2026 and Fall 2026, making your total fee $1,506.

If you are starting your 12-month placement in Winter 2027, you will be enrolled in the work term courses in Winter 2027, Spring/Summer 2027 and Fall 2027, making your total fee $2,335.

If you are starting your 16-month placement in Spring/Summer 2027, you will be enrolled in the work term courses in Spring/Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Fall 2028, making your total fee $3,203.

General Co-op Inquiries and Support

If you are already in the co-op program, or wish to join the FEAS Co-op program in the future, please contact the FEAS Co-op & Internship Program office at FEAS Co-op Students feascoop@torontomu.ca or visit us at ENG 273 from 10 AM to 12 PM, 2 PM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday.

Example questions:

• Job postings, applications, and interviews
• Student job accommodation needs
• Co-op and internship program events and workshops
• Co-op Portal troubleshooting
• General questions about the FEAS Co-op Program
• Reporting Job Offers

For admission-related questions, please include “Admission” in the subject line so we can assist you better.

Career & Job Search Support

If you need personalized job search strategies, please email FEAS Co-op Career Development feascoopcareer@torontomu.ca for assistance.

Example questions:

• Career Pathways Program
• Mandatory workshop completion
• Career development workshop registration
• Resume/cover letter and portfolio reviews
• Job search strategies
• Mock interviews

Academic Support

Please contact your specific Department Administrator/Program Departments for all questions related to:

• Co-op eligibility and admission decision
• Work term course registration
• Course intentions
• Academic accommodation

Still unsure who to contact? Please email feascoop@torontomu.ca, and we will triage you to the respective departments.