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Certificate in Engineering University Transfer Certificate NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada

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CAD 29838

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Begin your engineering education in a supportive environment at NorQuest College. As the only engineering transfer certificate in Alberta, our program prepares students for success and offers guaranteed acceptance into second-year engineering at the University of Alberta for those who achieve a GPA of 2.5 or above.


What to expect from the program

The Engineering University Transfer program provides students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with the opportunity to complete the foundational/qualifying year (the equivalent of 40.6 credits) at NorQuest College. Students who successfully complete the certificate with a minimum 2.5 GPA are guaranteed direct transfer and placement in the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program at the University of Alberta. NorQuest College offers prospective Engineering students an engaging environment with non-competitive entry, smaller class sizes, personalized study plans, and accessible learning pathways designed to support students throughout the program from application through completion.


What you’ll learn

You will learn all the engineering fundamentals required of a first-year engineering student which will prepare you with the prerequisites for your second year. Through your course work you will:

  • Explore and express foundational engineering knowledge, using scientific evidence, data, and written content.
  • Learn about diversity and representation within the engineering field.
  • Build communication skills for careers within engineering disciplines.
  • Conduct research using a variety of methods.
  • Develop creative, innovative, and responsive problem-solving approaches.
  • Learn from professional engineers about the profession.
  • Collaborate on a research project based on a real-world issue.
  • Learn about scientific and mathematical laboratory methods that connect to real-world engineering practice
     
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61 - With no score less than - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent 70% combined average for the required courses:
    • 70% minimum in Math 30-1
    • English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1
    • Mathematics 31
    • Chemistry 30
    • Physics 30

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

29838

Tuition Fee
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CAD 155

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11000 Per year

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