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Behind just about every advance in information, power, and energy, you’ll find an electrical engineer. Join the ranks of those innovators with a degree from Waterloo, whose electrical engineering program is ranked in the top 75 internationally (Shanghai World University Rankings 2020).
You’ll study the fundamentals of electromagnetism, circuits, algorithms, and instrumentation. You'll also gain hands-on experience starting right in first year, thanks to paid co-op work terms and some of the best electrical engineering student labs in North America.
When you graduate, you’ll have hundreds of career paths open to you: from designing power stations and aircraft control systems to pioneering the future of microprocessors and telecommunications systems.
Join one of Waterloo’s student design teams where you’ll design, build, and race electric cars in North American and global competitions.
An annual design symposium gives you the opportunity to show your fourth-year project to the public — as well as potential employers and investors!
With its renowned co-op program and a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, Waterloo Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. You'll have access to emerging technologies, innovative professors, and world-class facilities.
in Canada for engineering (US News & World Report 2019)
Gain two years of experience in the co-op program
Students earn $13,300 on average per co-op termOntario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s
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*Milestones and courses with deadlines for successful completion are shown in the terms where they are normally completed. Work-term report courses (WKRPT 201, WKRPT 301, WKRPT 401) are considered milestones with deadlines for successful completion
See the range of courses available in Electrical and Computer Engineering. You can also view all the courses required for your degree.
ECE 260 – Electromechanical Energy Conversion
ECE 309 – Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ECE 375 – Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
ECE 406 – Algorithm Design and Analysis
Offered through the Faculty of Engineering
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Earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.
Waterloo Electrical Engineering graduates often pursue careers in software development, manufacturing, telecommunications, aerospace, and more. They often work for engineering firms, technology companies, and manufacturing companies.
Learn about the future of careers in engineering.
