Overview

Program Description

You develop the conceptual knowledge base and troubleshooting skills to prepare you for a range of roles that include design, installation, maintenance, production, and technical sales and support.

Topics in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Red River College Polytechnic include:

Use and application of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency motor drives (VFDs), soft starters, and data communication to link all of the preceding elements for the control of manufacturing systems.

Planning, designing, and specifications of power systems with motor protection for buildings and industrial plants. You will generate AutoCAD drawings, calculate short circuit currents, and coordinate fuses, circuit breakers, and protective relays. Canadian Electrical Code instruction is delivered by journeyman electricians.

Hydro electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems with a view to operation, control, and protection.

Assessment of power system harmonics concerns by measuring TDD and THD and offering solutions to improve performance.

You will be invited to participate in a math skills diagnostic testing session that will advise you of your program readiness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DC Circuits

AC Circuits

Semiconductor Devices

Microcontrollers and C Programming

Electric Circuits

Power Electronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-06 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadline: At least six months prior to the start of your program of choice.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 95 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in:

Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following courses:

Grade 12 English

Grade 12 Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus 40S

Grade 12 Physics 40S

or

RRC's Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (a minimum GPA of 2.50 is recommended)

Submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.

Tuition Fee

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International

18968 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18968 CAD per year during 28 months.
National

7174 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7174 CAD per year during 28 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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