Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering program at the University of Calgary is a fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc in Eng) degree. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in electrical engineering, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in high-tech industries.

Why Choose Electrical Engineering?

Electrical engineers play a crucial role in developing innovative technologies and solving complex problems in various fields, including communications, scientific research, aerospace technology, and more. The techniques and skills gained through this program are directly applicable to real-world work environments.

Career Opportunities

As an electrical engineer, graduates will have global opportunities to work in areas such as:

• Communications
• Scientific research
• Aerospace technology
• And more A degree in engineering can also serve as a stepping stone to graduate studies or professional degrees like law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

Program Highlights

The program features:

• Collaborative team work: Interact with peers while learning to collaborate on projects.
• Engineering Career Centre: Access engineering career advisors and gain valuable full-time paid work experience through a 12-16 month placement.
• Study abroad opportunities: Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world.

Courses in this Program

Some of the courses included in this program are:

• Computing for Engineers
• Computing Tools
• Engineering Design and Communication
• Linear Methods I
• Calculus for Engineers and Scientists

Detailed Course Information

For more detailed information on courses and program descriptions, refer to the Course Calendar.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Electrical Engineering program, applicants must meet specific requirements based on their educational background. The requirements include:

• High school student or graduate
• University transfer student
• Adult/mature student
• After degree student Applicants must also select their education system, which includes options for Canada, International Baccalaureate, and other countries.

Required Courses for Admission

Specific required courses for admission include:

• R2-10EN
• Additional admission details are available for R2-10EN2, R2-0001, and R2-0012.

Intake and Application Dates

Information on intake and application dates can be found in the section labeled Clone of R4-0001.

Curriculum (Education System)

The curriculum is based on the original standard, with approved courses and options noted in R9-0001.

Why Choose UCalgary?

The University of Calgary offers a premier education at one of Canada's top research universities. With state-of-the-art classrooms, a vibrant campus life, and countless opportunities for research, entrepreneurial thinking, and hands-on learning, students can expect a rewarding and exciting journey.

Schulich School of Engineering

The Schulich School of Engineering is located in the Canadian Natural Resources Limited Engineering Complex (EN), Room ENC 101, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4.

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. The university acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7.