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Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op
- Barrie, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year co-op advanced diploma in electrical engineering technology for power, Electrification and automation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op. Apply concepts related to programme with three paid co-op work terms in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Automation and SCADA
- Control room technologist
- Energy asset management
- Engineering consultant
- Equipment manufacturer
- Industrial plant maintenance
- Power generation
- Transmission and distribution
- Power quality
Curriculum
- Programme with three paid co-op work terms. Courses include electrical I and II
- Electronic devices
- Digital systems
- Power systems
- Motor controls
- PLCs
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Industrial electronics
- Protection
- Power quality and system analysis
- Robotics and automation
- And an electrical systems design project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,415 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Barrie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences |
| Department | Department of Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
9 Mar 2027
116 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 9 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,415 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,050 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.