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Engineering - Electrical

The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills. At Lakehead we believe engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the business, legal, and societal issues that impact development of the technological products and processes required to meet the demands of a global economy.

As an electrical engineer, you will work on the development and manufacturing of electrical and electronics equipment. You will learn the fundamentals of physical science, as well as more practical areas in the design and operation of industrial control systems, communication systems, electronic circuits, and the generation and distribution of electrical power.

Nearly all industries use electricity and electrical devices, making skilled professionals in this field highly desirable all over the world.

Our Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). We offer several entry points into our Bachelor of Engineering programs to accommodate you at any stage of your education.

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both. 

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.  

Other Canadian High School Students
 General Admission Requirements: 
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International Secondary School/ College or University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) 
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

    Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College
 General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%. 
Canadian University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.
Canadian Bible College
 General Admission Requirements:
  • A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
  • College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
  • Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
  • If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements



  • Chemical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Civil Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Common Year in Applied Science
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), Chemistry 20, English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, Math 20-1, Physics 20
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    4 Academic Grade 12 Courses, English (Composition) 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math, Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (40S Level), Chemistry 30S, English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 30S, Physics 30S, Pre-Calculus 30S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M credits, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (120, 121, or 122), Chemistry (111 or 112), English Language Arts (111, 112, or 123), Physics (Grade 11 [111 or 112])
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    10 Academic Grade 12 Courses (3000 Level), Academic Math 2201 or Advanced Math 2200, Chemistry 2202, English (2201 or 3202), Physics 2204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    5 Grade 12 Academic or Advanced Courses, Chemistry 11, English 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    Students who do not meet all of the above admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (611 or 621), Chemistry 521A, English 521, Math 521B, Physics 521A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), Physics (NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    6 Grade 12 U or M Courses, Chemistry (SCH3U or SCH4C), English (ENG3U or ENG4C), Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U), Physics (SPH3U or SPH4C). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    5 Academic Grade 12 Courses (30 Level), English Language Arts 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20
  • Electrical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechanical Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Mechatronics Engineering
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Chemistry, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e., MCV4U in Ontario) is strongly recommended. Students who have completed Ontario's Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, with a minimum mark of 60%, will be exempted from MATH 1071 - Vectors and Matrices. A senior level Math, Science or Technological Education course is recommended. Lastly, students who do not meet all of the admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Chemistry 621A, Physics 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Chemistry (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Software Engineering (applies to the co-op and MBA options as well)
    Degree:
    Engineering
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U).
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Math with a minimum grade of 60% (Canadian Equivalent), Physics and 1 from Biology, Chemistry or Computer Science.
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 40S, and 1 from Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S or Computer Science 40S.
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 121 or 122, and 1 from Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122 or Computer Science 120.
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, Physics 3204, and 1 from Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202 or Communications Technology 3104.
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 12 and 1 from Biology 12, Chemistry 12 or Computer Science 12.
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    In addition to the above requirements, Calculus and Vectors (i.e. MCV4U in Ontario) and Computer Science (ICS4U) is strongly recommended.

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 621A, and 1 from Biology 621A, Chemistry 621A or Computer Studies (CMP621A).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106) with a minimum grade of 60%, and Physics (2 from: NYA, NYB, or NYC).
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics (SPH4U), and 1 from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario high school prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus 30 with a minimum grade of 60%, Physics 30, and 1 from Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Computer Science 30.


The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

Your first year academic experience will depend on your location of study:

Thunder Bay:

  • Engineering 1236 & 1536 - Electric Circuit Theory I & II

  • Engineering 1637 - Computer Logic Circuits

  • Computer Science 1411 - Computer Programming I

  • Mathematics 1071* - Vectors and Matrices

  • Mathematics 1210 & 1230 - Calculus I & II

  • Physics 1070 - Semiconductor Physics

  • Engineering 1232 - Introduction to Microcontrollers

  • Engineering 1634 - Electronics I

  • Engineering 3014 - Engineering Chemistry

  • Engineering 2453 - Computer Communications and Networking

Barrie STEM Hub:

  • Engineering 1236 - Electrical Circuit Theory

  • Computer Science 1411 - Computer Programming I

  • Engineering 1015 - Professional and Technical Communications

  • Mathematics 1210 - Calculus I

  • Physics 1211 - Physics I

*Students who have completed Gr. 12U Calculus and Vectors with a minimum grade of 60% are not required to take Mathematics 1071.

There are both a lecture and a lab component to each of your courses, requiring approximately 27 hours of in-class time per week.

Lakehead University is the only university in Canada where you earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a diploma in Engineering Technology in just four years*. All Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programs at the Thunder Bay campus are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

*please refer to location offerings for more information

 

Unique Learning Opportunities

Our unique programs offer a combination of hands-on experience as well as a strong theoretical foundation for complex engineering design. Specialized study awaits you in areas such as power systems, power electronics, embedded systems, fuzzy controls, wireless communications and fibre optics.

 

Co-operative/Internship Option

A co-operative/internship option is available for all Engineering programs. You can apply directly, or in either second or third year, and will receive workshops on interviewing, resume preparation and work performance.

You will accumulate at least 16 months of paid, practical work experience and graduate a year later than students enrolled in the regular Bachelor of Engineering program.

 

Clubs & Societies

The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) is proud to support nearly 100 clubs across the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. They broaden your ways of thinking and doing, and almost anyone can join or found a club on campus.


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Application Availability

Fall 2026 (September)

Open

Department

Electrical Engineering

Faculty

Engineering

Campus

Thunder Bay, Barrie STEM Hub

Degrees

The following programs in Electrical Engineering are offered. To view program requirements click here.

  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering with Diploma in Engineering Technology (4 Years) TB
  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration (5 Years) TB
  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering B

Future Careers

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Circuit Designer
  • Communications Engineer
  • Electrical Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineering

OUAC Code

AM
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