Why Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNB? Since 1894, we’ve been perfecting our program and Electrical Engineering has grown and benefited from this commitment. The ECE Department offers excellent teaching resources and state-of-the-art lab equipment. Also, faculty researchers are leading national and international research in: Renewable energy (wind and solar); Biomedical engineering; Fibre optics; Communications; Hands-on learning: UNB’s Co-op Program: This program offers attractive salaries, allowing most of the Co-op students to graduate with very low debt or even debt-free. Co-op graduates typically have job offers before they graduate because of their previous experience with employers. Previous work placements include: Altera Corp; NB Power Nuclear; Siemens; J.D. Irving Limited; Communications Security Establishment; Twin Rivers Paper Co; Bell Aliant Regional; Suncor Energy; McCain Foods; IBM Limited; NB Department of Environment; Dragonwave; and others. Engineering Co-op and Exchange Program: our students have worked and studied in Germany, France and Norway.

Course requirements: Senior English Literature (70% or higher); Senior Math, including Pre-Calculus (70% or higher); 1 other academic math; Senior Chemistry (70% or higher); Senior Physics (70% or higher); 1 elective from group 1, 2 or 4 (60% or higher); Minimum admission average: 75%. Campus: Students may complete all 4 years of these Engineering programs in Fredericton, or may complete the first two years in Saint John and then transfer to Fredericton for the remainder of their program. International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59. Some programs have higher English language proficiency requirements. There are also country-specific requirements: please refer to the website.