Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech: Admission Average
Ontario Tech University · Oshawa, ON
What average do you need for Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech?
Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 12 Ontario Tech programs by admission average.
Strong nuclear and power systems specialisations unique to this region.
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
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – 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 Ontario Tech
Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT) is one of Canada's newest universities, founded in 2002 with a mandate to focus on technology, sustainability, and health. Every program integrates technology into its curriculum. Located in Oshawa in the Durham Region east of Toronto, Ontario Tech has strong ties to the automotive sector, nuclear energy, and digital media industries.
Ontario Tech University is in Oshawa, ON, was founded in 2002 and has about 12,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering and automotive engineering streams are unique in Canadian higher education.
- The cybersecurity program is among the most hands-on in Canada, with real lab infrastructure.
- Oshawa's cost of living is significantly lower than Toronto, and the Durham Region is growing rapidly.
Other Ontario Tech programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Automotive Engineering – high 80s
- Nuclear Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cybersecurity – high 80s
- Digital Media Design – high 80s
- Business & IT – high 80s
- Energy Systems Engineering – high 80s