Electric Power Engineering - Graduate Diploma (GDip) (Online) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Electric Power Engineering is a part-time online diploma program that provides state-of-the-art training, skill development, education for power engineering personnel, all while emphasizing flexibility. You’ll benefit from the knowledge of expert faculty and researchers, with broad expertise covering practically all aspects in power engineering research. Build your network of professional contacts by getting to know your classmates – many of whom are successful early- and mid-career professionals from around the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September); June 1 (for admission in January of the following year); October 1 (for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

Career pathways

Are you a power industry professional looking to enhance your skills and advance your career?

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.

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.

Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines:

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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