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BA/BS in Sustainable Energy Engineering

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Carleton University offers BA/BS in Sustainable Energy Engineering, a bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering programme in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 55,000 per year (CAD 12,290 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Energy Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 12,290 / year
International tuition: CAD 55,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program leads to a Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Sustainable Energy Engineering, delivered in Ottawa. Coursework covers the design, construction and operation of mechanical and electrical energy technologies, ranging from wind turbines and batteries to nuclear reactors, using campus laboratories and wind tunnels for testing. A paid Co-op option offers work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months, giving students field experience building new energy infrastructure and operating existing facilities. The program is based in Ottawa, home to a large concentration of government agencies and technology companies that support co-op placements and graduate employment. It suits students aiming for careers designing or operating low-carbon and renewable energy systems across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines, and complements Carleton's other Sustainable Engineering majors.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario secondary school applicants to the Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Energy Engineering major) apply through OUAC with an OSSD plus six 4U/M courses, including four prerequisite 4U courses: Advanced Functions, Chemistry, Physics, and one of Calculus and Vectors (recommended), Biology, or Earth and Space Science; a 4U course in English or French is recommended but not required for admission. The overall admission average is set each year on a program-by-program basis, and a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months is available to eligible applicants who meet the required admission average and are eligible to work in Canada. International applicants must meet Carleton's English-language proficiency standard unless exempt.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1942
Students: 30,675
QS rank: #801-850
Programs: 243
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Sustainable Energy Engineering award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Sustainable Energy Engineering take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Sustainable Energy Engineering cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 55,000 per year (CAD 12,290 per year for local students).

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