Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at New Brunswick Community College in Fredericton, Canada. It takes Diploma, 2 years full-time; Moncton or Saint John, with intakes in September 2027; January 2027 (no co-op option).

New Brunswick Community College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$10,260 a year, about ₹6.9 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$20,520 (≈ ₹13.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 international tuition (CAD 5,130 a term, one rate for all programmes); NBCC updates costs by the end of May. Student union and technology fees (CAD 462), insurance (CAD 865) and programme costs are extra

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Electrical engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Control and instrumentation engineer
• Design engineer
• Broadcast engineer
• Nuclear engineer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Siemens
• ABB
• Schneider Electric
• National Grid
• Infineon
• NXP Semiconductors
• ST Microelectronics
• Bosch
• Philips
• Iberdrola

General entry requirements at New Brunswick Community College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Certificates and diplomas need a high school diploma or equivalent (Class 12 for Indian students) with programme subjects; engineering programmes need maths and two sciences. Send your official transcript of marks, not just your certificate.
• Apply online (CAD 100 non-refundable fee). Fall 2027 applications opened on 13 July 2026 and are evaluated from 14 September 2026, while international enrolment targets allow.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, PTE 65 (no part below 60), TOEFL iBT 80 (no part below 18), Duolingo 100 or CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: September 2027; January 2027 (no co-op option).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Official Class 12 transcript of marks (and degree or diploma transcripts for post-graduate programmes)
• Proof of English proficiency (required for all programmes, unless exempt)
• Certified translations of any non-English documents
• Final documents by 15 July (Fall) or 15 November (Winter); proof of study permit by NBCC's deadline

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a public college in New Brunswick, with campuses in Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, St. Andrews and Woodstock. It teaches one- and two-year certificates and diplomas in trades, engineering technology, IT, health and business, plus post-graduate certificates and diplomas for students who already hold a degree or diploma.

For Indian students, NBCC stands out for low international tuition: CAD 10,260 a year in 2026/27 for every full-time programme. Post-graduate options include IT: Business and Advanced Analytics, IT: Business Analysis and Digital Marketing. International places depend on NBCC's enrolment targets, and several business, hospitality and admin programmes are listed as not PGWP-eligible, so check NBCC's PGWP list and its programmes-open page before you apply.

Engineering courses at other universities in Canada

• Engineering: Certificate of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied ScienceAcadia UniversityCAS 2 years at Acadia; BASc 3 years. Students usually finish their engineering degree at Dalhousie University · C$25,173 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op)Algonquin College4 years full time · C$19,745 / year
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation) (Diploma)Assiniboine College3 years full-time (180 credits); Brandon, North Hill Campus · C$17,630 / year
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Telecommunications and Networks Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time (4 terms), optional co-op · C$25,719 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time · C$25,719 / year

More courses at New Brunswick Community College

• Information Technology: Business and Advanced AnalyticsGraduate diploma, up to 2 years full-time; Saint John; needs a diploma or degree in maths, business, economics, science, computing, IT or engineering · C$10,260 / year
• Information Technology: Business AnalysisGraduate certificate, 1 year full-time; Fredericton or Moncton; needs a degree or diploma in business, IT, engineering or computer science · C$10,260 / year
• Digital MarketingGraduate certificate, 1 year full-time; Moncton; needs a business diploma or degree; includes a five-week field experience · C$10,260 / year
• Information Technology: CybersecurityPost-graduate programme; Saint John · C$10,260 / year
• Supply Chain Management and LogisticsPost-graduate programme; Moncton · C$10,260 / year
• Civil Engineering TechnicianCertificate, 1 year full-time; Moncton · C$10,260 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. New Brunswick Community College: Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) (opens in a new tab)
2. NBCC: Full-time tuition and fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
3. NBCC: How to apply (international) (opens in a new tab)
4. NBCC: Important dates and timelines (international) (opens in a new tab)
5. NBCC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)