Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op Program at a Glance

PEY Co-op is U of T Engineering's flagship work-experience program that enables undergraduates to build meaningful, full-time work experience, strengthen their professional networks and enhance their interpersonal and technical competencies.

Employers can build a talent pipeline from Canada’s #1 ranked engineering school. With an underlying commitment to developing the ‘whole engineer’, we ensure our students have the technical skills and training in workplace dynamics to make a lasting impact at your organization.

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Summer Co-op Work Term

Continuous recruitment cycle (September 2025 - April 2026)
Work term starts: May 2026
Work term ends: August 2026

Initial work-integrated learning for Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op Program
4-month full-time, paid work term (minimum duration 12 weeks)
Engineering students who have completed Year 2 are eligible
Students have undergone intensive workplace dynamics and integration preparation
Easy-to-manage and fully supported recruitment process
Students return to school in September

Professional Experience Year Work Term

Continuous recruitment cycle (September 2025 - June 2026)
Work term starts: any time between May and September 2026
Work term ends: any time between May and September 2027

12-to-16-month, full-time, paid work term
Engineering students who have completed Year 3 are eligible
Our programs house some of the nation’s top talent
Students are ready for longer and more challenging projects
Easy-to-manage and fully supported recruitment process