Electrical Engineering
Why Study Electrical Engineering at U of G?
Electricity powers everything we are trying to fix: decarbonized grids, electric vehicles, the chips behind AI, and the networks connecting it all. Electrical engineers build that infrastructure. In this program you will move from physics and circuit theory to working hardware, designing systems that generate, sense, process, and move both power and information.
Design, Build and Innovate
Work with industry-standard simulation and design tools to build circuits, embedded electronics, power systems, and controls, then test them in the lab rather than only on paper.
Choose Your Area of Focus
Specialize in Microelectronics and Smart Devices, Connected Systems and Automation, or Electromagnetics and Sustainable Energy.
Graduate Ready
Guelph Electrical Engineering graduates pursue careers in semiconductors, renewable energy, automotive and aerospace, telecommunications, automation, and graduate research.
Full course listings will be available in our Academic Calendar this fall.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Jumpstart your career with the Electrical Engineering Co-op—a five-year program with hands-on work terms that connect classroom learning to real-world experience. Gain practical skills, boost your resume, and expand your professional network while contributing to cutting-edge projects in electronics, power, communications, and control systems.
Take the first step toward your future—explore the Electrical Engineering Co-op program. (page coming soon!)
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Careers in Electrical Engineering
In this program, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and develop skills in problem-solving, project management, leadership, and communication. You’ll work on interdisciplinary projects that emphasize collaboration, teamwork, and system design. These abilities will prepare you for success in a wide range of exciting fields, including:
- Power and Energy
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Communications and Networking
- Control Systems and Robotics
- Manufacturing and Automation
- Research and Development
- Technology and Innovation
- Transportation and Smart Infrastructure
- Healthcare Technology
- Product and System Design
- Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems
- Consulting and Education
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
- Aerospace and Defence
- Smart Cities and IoT
Careers you can pursue with a B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering:
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Communications Engineer
- Robotics and Automation Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
Co-op Stream
All Engineering majors at the University of Guelph are offered with co-op, allowing students to gain valuable paid work experience as part of their degree. Our program is direct entry, meaning you apply directly into your major of choice from the start.
Students are admitted directly to the co-op program. A regular stream is available, and students not interested in co-op may request a transfer once they begin their program.
Sequence A is followed by students in:
- Biological Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Sequence B is followed by students in:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Systems & Computing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | YEAR 4 | YEAR 5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester > | Fall | Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter | Summer | |
| Sequence A | A1 | A2 | Off | A3 | A4 | C1 | C2 | A5 | A6 | C3 | C4 | C5 | A7 | A8 | G | |
| Sequence B | A1 | A2 | Off | A3 | A4 | C1 | A5 | C2 | A6 | C3 | C4 | C5 | A7 | A8 | G | |
Legend:
A - Academic Term
C - Co-op Term
G - Graduation
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Students considering Electrical Engineering may also be interested in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, or other majors.
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