Electrical Engineering is the study of how to design, develop and test electrical devices. It requires a knowledge of mathematics, electricity, electromagnetism, and electronics and it covers the fields of power, control systems, telecommunications and signal processing. As a student, you will have an opportunity contribute to advancements in applied science and technology through your senior year industrial design projects and co-op work terms.
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes. Therefore, meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0
Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.
Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)
Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
Test: Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: Overall: 120
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.
Test: Academic
Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
An engineering degree from Dalhousie gives you the knowledge and skills you need to be employable in a various areas, whether you launch your career locally, nationally, or internationally. The range of career options you’ll find in engineering is impressive.
Aerospace
Computers
Energy and power
Semiconductors
Manufacturing
Potential programs may include:
Canada, Halifax
