Electrical Engineering at Concordia: Admission Average
Concordia University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Electrical Engineering at Concordia?
Electrical Engineering at Concordia University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 16 Concordia programs we track.
Good co-op, strong Montreal aerospace and tech connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 20 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Electrical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low-to-mid 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Physics (Electricity & Magnetism)
- Introduction to Circuits
- Programming
These are typical for Electrical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Electrical Engineering degree
After a Electrical Engineering degree
Electrical Engineering usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Electrical Engineer – $75,000 to $155,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Biomedical Engineer – $70,000 to $130,000
- Physics, especially electricity and magnetism, is the core foundation - strong G11/G12 physics is essential.
- The specialisation between power systems, microelectronics, and communications matters a lot for job outcomes.
- Clean energy and semiconductor chip design are the two fastest-growing areas for EE graduates right now.
Applying to Concordia
Concordia University is Montreal's second-largest English-language university, known for its strong fine arts programs, the John Molson School of Business, and a growing engineering faculty. It's an excellent choice for students who want an English-language education in Quebec with co-op options - very affordable for Quebec residents, though out-of-province Canadians now pay a higher rate.
Concordia University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1974 and has about 51,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Concordia's fine arts programs are genuinely excellent and often overlooked by students outside Quebec.
- The John Molson School of Business has strong accounting and finance programs.
- Montreal's low cost of living and bilingual environment are major advantages.
Other Concordia programs
- Fine Arts (BFA - Studio Arts) – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Art History – high 70s-80s
- Film Production – high 70s-80s + portfolio
- Creative Writing – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business - Accountancy (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Finance (JMS) – high 80s
- Business - Marketing (JMS) – high 80s
- Communications – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Sociology – mid 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s