BSc

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Fredericton Campus)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    23,300CAD
  • Start date
    Sep, Jan

Program overview

What the University of New Brunswick says about their program:

Looking for a fast-paced career in a high-tech world? An Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) degree will teach you how to develop new products, devices, and systems that are vital in today’s tech-hungry market.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • Program-specific requirements
  • Country-specific requirements

Applications from IB, AP and GCSE students are encouraged, as they may be eligible for advanced standing and/or transfer credit in certain subject areas.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    85

  • IELTS or IELTS Indicator

    6.5

  • CAEL CE or CAEL Online

    60

  • Pearson PTE

    59

  • Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

    176

  • Duolingo

    115

These are average English proficiency scores, since the requirements may vary for each program. See the required scores applicable to your specific program. UNB can offer conditional admissions without proof of language on the condition of completing English Language Training at UNB.

English proficiency waivers

  • Applicant has studied in a high school in Canada for a minimum of 1 year and has achieved a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English
  • Applicant has studied in an English speaking high school for a minimum of 1 year and is applying from one of UNB's exempt countries
  • Applicant has studied minimum 3 years in English school (secondary or higher) and meet one of the following requirements; GCE A Level English Lit (min. C), Norway English 3rd Year Upper Secondary (min. 4), Sweden English 3rd Year Upper Secondary (min. VG), Denmark English 3rd Year Upper Secondary (min. 10), or India CBSE & CISCE year 12 English (min. 75%)

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official or notarized transcripts for all secondary, colleges and universities attended
  • Certified translations (if applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course outline (if applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Resume of education and work experience since high school (Mature students)
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Fees and funding

UNB offers millions of dollars in scholarship support each year to offset some of the costs of a university education. Eligible international students include high school applicants, students transferring from another post-secondary institution as well as students continuing their studies at UNB.

International students can be considered for scholarships once they are accepted and while studying at the University of New Brunswick. New UNB students will be assessed for scholarship support at the same time they’re being assessed for admission to their program. They are also encouraged to submit an entrance scholarship application. All continuing UNB students need to submit a scholarship application each year to be considered for scholarship support. The primary consideration for scholarship support at UNB is academic achievement.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$19,627 to CAD$30,469 per year

Funding

Entrance scholarship application

The entrance scholarship application covers the majority of UNB scholarships available to Canadian and international high school applicants. Students admitted to an undergraduate degree program full time in the fall are eligible to apply. This scholarship support ranges from CAD$500 to CAD$100,000.

Lady Vi Aitken Scholarship

Awarded to a top international student who is beginning an undergraduate degree program. Selection is based on academic achievement. Consideration may be given to involvement in extracurricular activities. The value of this scholarship is CAD$40,000 over 4 years.

International transfer students

Transferring from another post-secondary institution into a full time undergraduate degree program in the fall? The Undergraduate Awards Office administers donor funded transfer scholarships scholarships on behalf of UNB's faculties and departments.

International students continuing at UNB

You're eligible to apply to this Scholarship if you’re planning to enroll full time in each of the fall and winter terms at UNB in an undergraduate degree program in the upcoming year.

Requirements

  • Have completed 24 credit hours at UNB in the previous assessment year (May to April)
  • Have participated in an official UNB co-op or exchange program
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Visa requirements for the University of New Brunswick

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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