About Advanced Diploma In Electrical Engineering Technology in Algonquin College
This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares students for career paths in the electrical, communications, manufacturing, electrical utilities and protection fields. The program appeals to students who enjoy the challenge of solving problems ranging from how to connect and troubleshoot circuits, to the analysis, synthesis, and design of electrical and electronic systems. Students learn how to apply practical experience, knowledge, mathematics, computer skills, and to find and evaluate solutions.
This program offers two cooperative education (Co-op) Work Term options. Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 have the opportunity to apply for paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and networks within industry. *See Additional Information for more details.
Students acquire basic fundamentals during the first two levels. In Levels 03 and 04, students develop the skills required by many of the more sophisticated areas of the industry. In Levels 05 and 06, students study the design of equipment, processes, and systems, interpret and prepare specifications, technical drawings, and instructions, prepare estimates and manage projects. Students are required to take general education courses in most levels.
The curriculum consists of core courses in electrical principles, codes, circuitry, control systems, computer applications and machinery. Students also study AutoCAD, telecommunications, electronics, instrumentation and robotics. Core electives allow students to specialize in either the automation or utilities stream.
Class 12th: No specific cutoff mentioned
- Applicants must have passed standard XII with a minimum of 50% or above in the required subjects (mentioned below) from one of the following certificates:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), or
- India Senior School Certificate (ISSC) or
- The Pre-University Examination Certificated or the Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Required subjects: Mathematics
Algonquin College Highlights
| College Type |
Publicly funded |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Annual Endowments |
3.7 million CAD |
| Student Retention Rate |
86.3 % |
| Total number of programs |
340 |
| Mode of Programmes |
Full time, Part time, Online |
| Work Study Program |
Yes, for full time programs |
| Cost of Attendance |
2,900 CAD |
| Financial aid |
Bursaries, Scholarship, Awards |
| Language Proficiency |
IELTS/TOEFL or Algonquin EAP program |
Algonquin College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Tuition & Books (1 Year) |
|
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass)
and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year) |
$16,200 – $22,000 |
| Learning Resources and School Supplies |
$200 – $1,000 |
| Optional Items |
|
| Gym Membership (On-campus) |
$300 |
| Clothing |
$800 |
| Miscellaneous |
$1,150 |
| Total Optional Items |
$2,250 |
| Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month) |
|
| Application fee |
$250 |
| Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day) |
$940 |
| Total Homestay |
$1,190 |
| Residence (8 Months) |
|
| Accommodations |
$7,720 |
| Meal Plan (Mandatory) |
$3,350 |
| Total Residence |
$11,070 |
| Off Campus Housing 1 Month |
|
| 2 Bedroom Apartment (estimated cost only) |
$1,200 – $1,400 |
