Electrical engineering is at the heart of today’s exciting advances in technology. With five technical specializations—communications, systems, electronics, microwave and photonic, and power and sustainable energy—our curriculum will enable you to influence how the world’s communities communicate, generate sustainable energy and cure diseases. As an electrical engineer, you will work with other engineers or scientists on emerging technologies.

The Engineering Management option will provide you with the necessary skills to pursue entrepreneurial activities and start your own technology-related business. The double degree program—BASc in Electrical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology—will put you at the intersection of two areas that propel technological development.

The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Learn more about the uOttawa Engineering accreditation and the attributes gained during your academic journey.

Studies made for you

Programs available

Regular path - 4 years

Electrical Engineering

Dual fast-track degree - 5 years

CO-OP

With the Co-operative Education (CO-OP) Program, you can gain hands-on experience in your field of study while you complete your degree.

CO-OP program requirements, employers, salaries, and details

Languages

  • This program is offered in English and in French.
  • All courses are offered in English and most courses are available in French.

Suggested course sequences

Explore your options and see which courses you'll be taking each year.

Admission requirements for electrical engineering

Careers

  • Electronics and chip designer
  • Electromagnetics engineer
  • Communications engineer
  • Signal-processing engineer
  • Spacecraft electronics engineer
  • Product engineer
  • Automation engineer
  • Avionics engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Power systems and renewable energy engineer

Salary and placement rate

Salary estimates (entry level): $62,811 - $78,225

Job placement rates: Employment rate 2 years after graduation: 89.6%

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Student testimonial
My program equipped me with the technical expertise to tackle real-world engineering problems. I've applied this knowledge in projects ranging from systems optimization to robotic manipulation, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Manit Ginoya

— Fourth year, Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology

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