At University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Qualifying Year is offered as a bachelor's degree in General Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition is CAD 1,123 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 1,123 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ualberta.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Foundational/Qualifying Year is the common first-year curriculum for students entering the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering directly from high school. Coursework covers calculus, chemistry, physics, linear algebra, mechanics, and computer programming, alongside hands-on labs and two collaborative courses on the engineering profession and professional development. After completing the Qualifying Year, students choose among nine engineering degree programs, including Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Materials, Mechanical, Mining, and Petroleum Engineering, and between traditional and co-operative education streams, with the option to pursue a sub-specialization. Campus Saint-Jean also offers a French-language stream of the Qualifying Year in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering. Graduates of this first year proceed into a wide range of engineering career paths across the disciplines it feeds into.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission from Alberta high school requires English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30. Equivalent courses are required for applicants from other Canadian provinces. Transfer students are assessed separately. All applicants must also meet the University of Alberta's English Language Proficiency requirement.
