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Electrical Engineering (BEng) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

From the power grid to the smartphone in your hand, electrical engineers design the technology modern life runs on. At Dalhousie, you'll learn to build it: in hands-on labs, on real industry projects, in the heart of downtown Halifax. Few fields shape modern life like electrical engineering, and we'll help you master it at Atlantic Canada's #1 engineering school. You'll work hands-on in our labs, gain paid co-op experience, and study on Sexton Campus in the heart of downtown Halifax.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

In your first two years, you will build a strong, common engineering foundation in math, science, design and engineering fundamentals, on Sexton Campus in Halifax or the Agricultural Campus in Truro. This is the Core Engineering Program all engineering students complete.

Career pathways

An electrical engineering degree from Dal makes you highly employable across almost every industry. As a graduate, you'll design and improve the systems behind power and energy, communications, control systems, computers, robotics, microelectronics, and medical technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 70% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12 Academic Chemistry 12 Academic Physics 12 One additional academic subject This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes. Therefore, meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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