Faculty of Engineering

With an Engineering degree from the University of Alberta, you can play a major role in shaping the landscape and infrastructure of tomorrow's industries and communities.

Successful engineering professionals in the 21st century will require a blend of practical experience, the ability to lead and respond to change, and a solid understanding of their field.

All first-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering students follow a common curriculum. At the end of first year you will apply for one of the degree program choices listed below in either the Traditional or Co-op program. The Traditional program requires four years of study and the Co-op program, which integrates 20 months of paid engineering-related work experience into your academic studies, requires five years.

Regardless of which route you choose, practical experience is the norm. In all areas of study, you will work in laboratory settings with the latest equipment and you will have the opportunity to work on design projects throughout your course of study.

Engineering Instruction in French: In conjunction with Faculté Saint-Jean, most of the first-year curriculum can be taken in French on the Faculté Saint-Jean campus.

Degrees Offered

Note : Students who already hold an undergraduate engineering degree are not eligible for admission to a second undergraduate program in the Faculty of Engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Cooperative Education

Areas of Study:

Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering: Biomedical Option Chemical Engineering: Computer Process Control Option Chemical Engineering: Oil Sands Option Civil Engineering Civil Engineering: Biomedical Option Civil Engineering: Environmental Option Computer Engineering Computer Engineering: Software Option Computer Engineering: Nanoscale System Design Option Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering: Biomedical Option Electrical Engineering: Nanoengineering Option Engineering Physics (only available in Traditional Program) Engineering Physics: Nanoengineering Option (only available in Traditional Program) Materials Engineering Materials Engineering: Biomedical Option Materials Engineering: Nano and Functional Materials Option Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering: Biomedical Option (Co-op only) Mining Engineering Petroleum Engineering

Career Opportunities

On average, 75 percent of all engineering graduates are employed in engineering-related jobs within six months of graduation. These jobs are found in an amazing variety of industries:

biotechnology communications computers construction food processing forest products instrumentation laser technology manufacturing

material science mining oil and gas production petrochemical pharmaceutical public works robotics vehicle design