Université du Québec à Chicoutimi brand identity

BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie électrique

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

Official program page (opens in a new tab)

BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie électrique is a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering programme offered by Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Electrical Engineering
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 25,000 / 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: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 120-credit bachelor's degree gives broad training in engineering fundamentals with a specialization in electrical engineering, covering the production, transport, distribution, and use of electricity across sectors including manufacturing, communications, power distribution, and electronics. Delivered on campus, the program emphasizes practical application and includes paid work-term internships. Admission is offered each fall and winter term. Entry routes include a Quebec DEC in Natural Sciences, Science-Computing-Mathematics, or Sciences-Letters-Arts (or an equivalent meeting the required collegiate objectives); a technical DEC from a specified list of programs; an equivalent secondary credential from outside Quebec in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or earth sciences, with preparatory training over two semesters where required; prior university study; or documented relevant professional experience.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants may qualify through one of five bases. Quebec DEC holders need a diploma in Sciences of Nature, Sciences-Informatics-Mathematics, or Sciences-Letters-Arts, or any DEC meeting the required collegiate objectives and standards. The particular-stream base accepts one of 24 specified technical DECs. Applicants educated outside Quebec need a general or technological secondary credential in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or earth sciences, with equivalent knowledge to the required collegiate objectives, and may need preparatory training over two semesters. University-transfer applicants need at least 15 completed university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on a 4.3 scale. Applicants under the sufficient-preparation base need at least three months of full-time relevant engineering experience, attested in writing, along with a curriculum vitae and letter of motivation.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

“Libre de voir plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

View the full Université du Québec à Chicoutimi profile

Similar programs in Canada

More programs at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Other universities in Canada

Scholarships in Canada

  • Bourse « Coup de pouce pour ta scolarité » — CAD 5,000
  • Bourses d'admission de l'UQAC
  • Bourses d'exemption des frais majorés (BEFM) pour étudiants internationaux – cycles supérieurs

Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie électrique award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Electrical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie électrique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

Can BA/BS in Baccalauréat en génie électrique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

Free calculators and converters to plan your study-abroad journey.

Latest Articles

Fresh guides and advice for studying abroad.

View all →

Compare Compare