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undergraduate

Degree

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,802 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Capstone Project
Co-op
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-May-2023 2023-05-01

Overview

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

The Electrical Engineering Technology program is a three-year diploma offered full-time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw Campus. There are five academic semesters and three Co-operative Education work terms.

You’ll study topics that provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in the generation, transmission and distribution, utilization, protection, and sustainable management of energy. 

Your knowledge and skills will become more focused as you advance. Some of the topics you’ll study are:

  • Electrical machines
  • Electrical power generation
  • Electrical system design
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Industrial power electronics
  • Instrumentation
  • Power transmission and distribution
  • Project management
  • Relaying and protection
  • Renewable energy systems.
  • and much more

Lab work and projects provide a hands-on focus on learning. Co-operative work terms are paid, so you'll earn while you learn. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,802

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,464
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $15,802

Hourly wage

Min wage

14.00 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Results
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5
listening
5
writing
5
speaking
5
reading

TOEFL

81
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

63
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 

Applicants may be conditionally waitlisted and/or conditionally accepted where proof of registration in an English language Centre program is provided. 

Proof must include a specified date by which the individual is anticipated to meet the ELP requirement.

Successful completion of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic-recognized ESL program from a Canadian college or university, if it is considered equivalent to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s required TOEFL iBT or IELTS admission requirements. 

Proficiency equivalents will be reviewed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s International Admissions Representative in consultation with the relevant program head. Registrar approval will be required.

Pre-EAP

If you are just starting to learn English with an IELTS score of less than 5.5, you can take Pre-EAP courses to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Course and IELTS levelCourse length and estimated costStart date and location
Pre-EAP (CW L1)
Below 4.0
8 weeks
$3,765
Six start dates per year
Online
Pre-EAP (CW L2)
4.0
8 weeks
$3,765
Six start dates per year
Online
Pre-EAP (CW L3)
4.5
8 weeks
$3,765
Six start dates per year
Online
Pre-EAP (CW L4)
5.0 (no band <4.5)
8 weeks
$3,765
Six start dates per year
Online

EAP 

Advance your social and academic English skills with these courses to achieve the IELTS level needed to begin your program study at Sask Polytech.

Course and IELTS levelCourse length and estimated costStart date and location
EAP 1
5.5
15 weeks
$4,500
January and May
Hybrid delivery in Saskatoon
EAP 2
6.0
15 weeks
$4,500
May and September
Hybrid delivery in Saskatoon

Find your level

 IELTSTOEFL iBTPTEDuolingo
Pre-EAP (CW L2)4.0282460
Pre-EAP (CW L3)4.5323070
(no band <50)
Pre-EAP (CW L4)5.0354080
(no band <60)
EAP 15.5464590
(no band <70)
EAP 26.0
(no band <5.5;
at least one band >6.0)
6250100 
(no band <80)

Academic background and requirement

  • Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in Pre-Calculus 30*
  • Physics 30


*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:

  • Minimum of 60% in Math B30 and C30

Notes:

  • Many of our co-op employers require both a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and a clean Driver's Abstract

For international students, it can take up to 12 months to obtain a Driver's License; therefore, it is to your advantage to come with a Driver's License from your home country if possible. 

Some co-op opportunities require a Criminal Record Check and/or drug and alcohol testing.

  • It is recommended that students have computer literacy, including Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office.

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. 

Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

Career opportunities

  • Electrical Engineering Technologist
  • Electrical Generating Systems Technician
  • Power Engineer
  • Power Systems Operator

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