Much of today's technology could not be created without the expertise of electrical engineers. Satellite communication, television, computers, wireless networks, radio, and energy distribution all involve electrical engineering. Through co-op work terms and access to some of the best electrical engineering student labs in North America, students will gain experience starting right in first year. They will be able to study digital communications over channels such as the Internet, learn to use computers to control a production line, or develop the next generation of wireless networks. Co-op means that students will graduate with 2 years of co-op work experience, they will be able to earn money, and try out different career areas even before students finish school. With 500 technology companies in Waterloo Region, they can easily gain paid co-op work experience with leading companies.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 95.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 90 (Min Speaking: 25.0, Min Writing: 25.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.5, Min Writing: 6.5)

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 63 (Min Speaking: 65, Min Writing: 65)

  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 64

  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Writing: 5)

  • Min PTE overall: 46

Other fees:

• Books and Supplies Fees: $2,100 per year
• Co-op Fees: $739 per year
• UHIP Fees: $504 per year
• Health and Dental Fees: $388 per year
• WUSA Incidental Fees: $350 per year