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Our modern world is built on electricity. Learn to harness its power to create the next generation of electronics, sensors, and information networks. Your career will be super-charged by a degree from Waterloo. We're ranked top 25 in the world for electrical engineering (Shanghai World University Rankings 2021).
You’ll study the fundamentals of electromagnetism, circuits, algorithms, and instrumentation. You will be able to specialize in a range of technologies such as power generation and clean energy, electric vehicles, Internet of Things, quantum computing, integrated circuit design, and machine learning.
You'll also gain hands-on experience starting right in first year, thanks to paid co-op work terms and some of the best student labs in North America.
When you graduate, you’ll have hundreds of career paths open to you, from designing power stations and aircraft control systems to pioneering the future of microprocessors and telecommunications systems.
Co-op
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.
Sample co-op job titles
What can you do with a degree in Electrical Engineering?
Waterloo Electrical Engineering graduates often pursue careers in software development, manufacturing, telecommunications, aerospace, and more. They often work for engineering firms, technology companies, and manufacturing companies.
Recent graduates
Possible professional designation
September 2025
Faculty of Engineering
Engineering 7 (E7), Room: 7302,
WATERLOO,
Ontario (ON),
N2L 3G1, Canada
Applicants must have completed a Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
Admission averages: Individual selection from the low to mid-90s
Previous experience in programming is recommended.
English language requirement:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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