Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program

The Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and design electrical and electronics systems. These systems are crucial in building the world's infrastructure and facilities, such as smart grids, autonomous vehicles, wearable technology, robotic devices, and renewable energy systems.

Program Overview

• Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Department: Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering
• Accreditation: Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
• Options: Full-time 4 years, Co-op 5 years, with optional specializations

Program Details

The program offers students the opportunity to learn from top-tier professors and gain hands-on experience alongside industry leaders. Key aspects of the program include:

• Paid experience with industry partners through co-op and internship programs
• State-of-the-art facilities for research and practical application of classroom theories
• Personalized student support, with the university ranked #1 in Ontario for dedicated student support
• Funding opportunities for studies and business ideas, including scholarships, awards, and financial assistance options

Academic Support and Enhancements

• First Year Transition Program: Designed to help students adjust to university learning, particularly those who may be struggling or need to improve their academic standing. This program ensures students have the necessary tools and guidance to succeed and remain on track in their studies. The First Year Engineering Office (FYEO) caters to all first-year academic and administrative needs, ensuring a successful transition from high school student to thriving future engineer. First-year students also benefit from first-year intervention and transition programs that help students maintain and upgrade their academic standing.
• Co-operative (Co-op) & Internship Program: Offers engineering students 8, 12, and 16 months of paid, full-time on-the-job experience to develop skills, build professional connections, and gain confidence in their chosen discipline.
• Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS): Focuses on engineering and operations management, operations research, finance, and organizational behavior, preparing students for engineering leadership.
• Accelerated Master of Applied Science Pathway: Allows research-minded students with a minimum CGPA of A- to earn a Master of Applied Sciences up to one year earlier.

Admission Requirements

Students learn engineering fundamentals in the first and second years, including calculus, physics, and electric circuit analysis. In the third and fourth years, students gain specialized knowledge in topics such as electric energy conversion, signal processing, control theory, communication systems, electromagnetics, microcomputer systems, electric power devices and systems, and microwaves. Students can choose to pursue valuable, paid work experience in an optional co-operative internship program or research internship.

Career Possibilities

Electrical engineering graduates become leaders in this in-demand field, embodying the technical skills and solutions-oriented experience needed to launch careers in developing algorithms, as well as designing, simulating, and building prototypes for solid-state electronic devices and systems, data processing apparatus, electric power systems, electrical vehicles, manufacturing machinery, telecom networks, and much more. Possible employers include leading companies such as AMD, Apple, Enbridge, GE, Google, Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation, Tesla, and more.

Finance Your Studies

• Entrance Scholarships: Over $10M in academic-based entrance scholarships are available.
• Awards for Current Students: More than $28k in electrical engineering awards.
• Undergraduate Research Assistantships: Available for third-year students with a CGPA of 3.0 or more.
• Career Boost Program: Provides jobs to eligible full-time undergraduate students.
• Financial Assistance: Information on government financial aid programs such as OSAP, out-of-province student loans, and U.S. student loans is available.

Get Involved

Engineering students can deepen their applied knowledge of electrical engineering and meet new people by participating in design teams, competitions, and student groups, including Engineers Without Borders, EngOut, IEEE Computer Society TMU Chapter, and more.

Clusters & Zones

Students and faculty tackle real-world problems through four zones and six centers by joining forces with leading organizations. Students receive one-on-one mentorship from multidisciplinary experts and use state-of-the-art technologies to ignite and nurture their start-ups.