Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc in Eng)

Electrical engineers ask questions such as: How can computers perform faster calculations? Can we get more energy from the current power system? How do cellular phones work?

Electrical engineers create new ways to harness sustainable energy by designing hospital life-support systems, solar panels for space and more. Learn in class, during tutorials and through an advanced design course.

Electrical engineers develop solutions through the research and manipulation of electrical technologies. Electrical Engineering reaches every corner of our lives from telecommunications to electrical power systems. The skills you’ll gain will be applicable to a wide range of work environments.

This fully accredited program features a common first year, which consists of 10 courses in mathematics, sciences, computing, engineering principles, communications and design. These courses will provide you with a solid foundation for your engineering training and introduce you to a variety of engineering disciplines. You'll apply for admission to a specific engineering program at the end of your first year.

Work-integrated learning

Gain real-world work experience while you learn with short- and long-term work placements available throughout your undergraduate degree. Opportunities are available through the Engineering Career Practicum, Engineering Internship Program and Industry Mentorship Program.

Career opportunities

Spark an exciting career in our high-tech world. Graduates become electrical engineers, instrumentation engineers and research scientists.

Program highlights

Collaborative team work - Interact with your 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.

Courses in this program

Examples inclue Computing for Engineers, Computing Tools and Engineering Design and Communication.

Internationalize your degree

Take your learning off campus by exploring one of our 200+ international opportunities. For example, in Electrical Engineering you can participate in Technical Electives program in Fribourg, Switzerland. We encourage you to check out UCalgary’s selection of programs.

Detailed course information

Consumer electronics is definitely an area I’ve been interested in. I did my internship at a well-known GPS company and I feel like it really prepared me well.

Matt S.

Electrical Engineering student

Admission requirements

I am currently a(n):

High school student or graduate
University transfer student
Adult/mature student
After degree student

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