Faculty of Engineering Admission Requirements

Please note [April 15, 2026] - EDITORIAL. Wording in the High School Applicants section has been updated for clarity. See Amendments to the Calendar  for additional information.

BSc in Engineering

High School Applicants

Subject Requirements

1. English Language Arts 30-1
2. Chemistry 30
3. Mathematics 30-1
4. Mathematics 31
5. Physics 30

Admission to Engineering is competitive and assessed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions period, with space in the first-year program limited.

The Faculty of Engineering does not set a fixed minimum admission average. Rather, the competitive average may shift over the course of the admissions cycle depending on the number of qualified applicants, the averages presented by the applicant pool, and available program capacity.

Admission average trends from the last three admissions cycles are provided at uab.ca/averages as a benchmark to help students gauge their potential eligibility. These figures reflect past cycles only and do not guarantee admission in a future cycle. Students are encouraged to apply early.

Notes

1. Applicants from other provinces and territories of Canada: Students from other provinces who have clear senior matriculation and who would be acceptable in a similar program in those provinces may be considered for admission at the University of Alberta. Such applicants must have completed senior matriculation courses in the same subject areas as required of applicants from Alberta high schools.
2. Applicants from outside Canada: Admission requirements for students presenting other than Canadian admission qualifications are outlined in Applicants from High Schools outside of Canada .

Transfer Applicants

See Postsecondary Transfer Applicants  and Academic Regulations .

Nonmatriculated Applicants

See Nonmatriculated Applicants  and contact Faculty.

Indigenous Applicants

See Admission of Indigenous Applicants .

Special Students

Students holding a BSc in Engineering or a Science specialization, e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geology, may register as part-time special students in the Faculty of Engineering, taking no more than two courses per term. For further information regarding admissibility, see Special Students .

Visiting Students

Students from other universities or colleges are eligible to be considered for admission as visiting students if:

1. They are in a degree program at their home institution,
2. Their home institution provides an appropriate letter of permission, and
3. Their academic record shows a competitive AGPA.

Priority for visiting student status is given to students who are applying as part of a recognized exchange program. Visiting student status is granted for one term or one academic year. Visiting students must reapply each year and present a new letter of permission from their home institution. Visiting student admissions may be restricted.