Over 20 engg degree options at UofA

While Canada is one of the most sought after destination to pursue Engineering, University of Alberta (UofA) is a sought after university in Canada when it comes to Engineering.

Standing tall amongst the top engineering universities in North America, University of Albertahas about 4000 undergraduates and 1600 graduate students.

UofA is also among the top 100 universities in engineering, technology and computer sciences according to the 2011 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings).

The vast curriculum at University of Alberta is designed to give a solid foundation and introduce students to the multifarious opportunities in engineering.

Admission Eligibility:

Entrance into its Common First Year Program or Qualifying Year Program, is based on the applicant’s overall average from 5 courses: English 30-1, Math 30 Pure, Math 31, Physics 30, and Chemistry 30. A complete course equivalents listing is available for students who completed high school outside of Alberta. The minimum admission average for Alberta students applying for Fall 2013 admission is 83% calculated on the five subjects listed above.  All students who meet or exceed their provincial requirements average are encouraged to apply.

Last Date of Submission of Applications:May 1, 2013

University of Alberta boasts of 21 diverse Engineering programs to choose from. The university also offers Canada’s second-largest Engineering Co-op Program, with more than 1,400 paid student placements per year.

The 21 Engineering programs at University of Alberta are listed below:

Engineering Programme Specializations:

•Chemical Engineering

•Chemical Engineering: Biomedical

•Chemical Engineering: Computer Process Control

•Civil Engineering

•Civil Engineering: Biomedical

•Civil Engineering: Environmental

•Computer Engineering

•Computer Engineering: Nanoscale System Design

•Computer Engineering: Software

•Electrical Engineering

•Electrical Engineering: Biomedical

•Electrical Engineering: Nanoengineering

•Engineering Physics

•Engineering Physics: Nanoengineering

•Materials Engineering

•Materials Engineering: Biomedical

•Materials Engineering: Nanotechnology and Functional Materials

•Mechanical Engineering

•Mechanical Engineering: Biomedical 

•Mining Engineering

•Petroleum Engineering