Energy Engineering courses

St. Lawrence College

Energy Systems Engineering Technology in St. Lawrence College

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September, May
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 20,450 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 60


About Energy Systems Engineering Technology in St. Lawrence College

Overview

Graduates from our Energy Systems Engineering Technician and Technology (ESET) programs work in exciting new careers as Renewable Energy System Designers and Clean Energy System Project Managers and Installers.  In addition, our graduates have expertise in building energy management and building energy systems, where they find rewarding employment as Energy Managers and Energy Auditors.

Our many successful graduates illustrate how every year, businesses, governments and consumers are becoming more concerned with the financial and environmental costs of energy usage. Our ESET graduates are filling the growing needs of this marketplace for capable people with the knowledge and skills to design and implement renewable energy systems as well as to audit energy use in commercial and residential buildings and make recommendations to reduce energy demand and cost.

Here is a sampling of the many job titles our ESET graduates have:

  • Green Building Project Associate - Halsall Associates
  • Solar Installation Manager - Powersave
  • Assistant Energy Manager - 3M Canada
  • Solar Division Manager - Greenside Electric
  • Energy Consultant - Lateral Energy Solutions
  • Energy Systems Engineering Technologist - Quantum Energy
  • Energy Management Associate - Utilities Kingston
  • Building Automation Service Technician - Siemens Building Technologies
  • Founder and Co-owner,  KES Energy Management

Our St. Lawrence College facilities include some of Canada’s most complete laboratories for students to learn how to size, design, and install solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and other sustainable energy systems, for both grid connected and off-grid applications.  St. Lawrence College also has a 250kW grid connected rooftop solar array where we walk the talk on the value of renewable energy systems.

In addition to our regular program coursework, over the past few years, we have been able to leverage a variety of programs to provide work experience for students in Texas, Jamaica, and within our own  College Sustainable Energy Applied Research Centre (SEARC).  Many students have also gone on to Bachelor’s degree programs at a variety of Universities in Canada and abroad.

(To further research job categories in the ESET sector, search LinkedIn and use keywords, “renewable energy” and, “building energy auditing, efficiency”)

Highlights

Specialized laboratory facilities at the College are available for training in building automation systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and grid connected solar electric systems.

The College’s Sustainable Energy Applied Research Centre (SEARC) is a group of energy industry and faculty researchers. Closely linked to the Energy Systems Program, SEARC’s mission is to provide applied research services to small and medium-sized enterprises in the renewable energy industry within the Eastern Ontario region. SEARC provides select Energy Systems students with unique opportunities for part-time employment working on real world problems.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
  • All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
  • Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
  • Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • ELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
  • PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.

St. Lawrence College Highlights

Type Public
Established 1967
Location Ontario, Canada
No. of Campuses 3
Students 6500 full time, 20,000 part time (approximate value)
Campus housing Available
Financial aid Bursaries, awards and scholarships
Official Website www.stlawrencecollege.ca

St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.

Particulars Brockville campus  Cornwall campus Kingston campus
Bachelor degree 21,500 CAD 21,500 CAD 21,500 CAD
Certificate and diploma 15,600 CAD 15,600 CAD 16,000 CAD
Graduate certificates 15,700 CAD 15,700 CAD 15,700 CAD
International student recovery fee 375 CAD per semester 375 CAD per semester 375 CAD per semester
Average expenses for books 400 -800 CAD 400 -800 CAD 400 -800 CAD
Residence 6546 CAD 6546 CAD 6546+1700 CAD (additional meal plan)

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 20,450

Total

$ 20,450