Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician

Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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At Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Canada, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician is offered as a diploma in Electrical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,614 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Electrical Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,740 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,614 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Prepare for an exciting career in the electrical industry with hands-on training in modern electrical systems, automation, and controls. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a fast-evolving field. Top Highlights Graduates: will have met the outcomes of Electrica…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses at the College, University, University/College or Open level, including Grade 12 English (C/U) and Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or an equivalent route such as the Mature Student Assessment, the Canadian Adult Education Credential/GED completed before May 2024, or ACE Core Math. International applicants need an equivalent high school diploma with a Grade 12 math credit, plus Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5. The diploma runs Fall and Winter intakes under the same admission requirements; no portfolio, interview, work experience or criminal record check is stated for this program.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for Fall 2027 entry the application opened 26 September 2026 and the province-wide equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027; Confederation also publishes its own equal-consideration dates of 1 March for Winter-entry programmes and 1 April for Spring-entry programmes. After these dates, files are assessed on a rolling, first-come basis while seats remain, and the college flags Aviation, Health, Engineering Technology and Community Services programmes as filling quickly. International applicants apply via international.ocas.ca; intakes close roughly six weeks before each semester starts and a programme can close earlier once seats fill, so no fixed international closing date is published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Confederation College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 75
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician award?

Confederation College awards a Diploma in the field of Electrical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,614 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Confederation College.

What language is Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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