Academic school/college: Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. This four-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, ensuring it meets national standards for engineering education. Co-op is a mandatory component, with 4 terms of paid work experience integrated into the core curriculum. The program will likely cover fundamental principles of electrical engineering and computer science, including computer architecture, digital systems, embedded systems, software engineering, and potentially specialized areas.

Career options in technology companies, electronics manufacturers, software development firms (with a hardware focus), telecommunications companies, aerospace and defense industries, research and development organizations, and potentially in specialized areas like embedded systems design, network engineering, cybersecurity, or robotics engineering. The mandatory co-op experience provides a significant advantage in the job market.

The University of Victoria offers the largest co-operative education (“co-op”) program in Western Canada, providing up to 16 months of paid work experience, which is a core requirement of this program. The university is known for its safe, very welcoming, and inclusive community on a beautiful eco-friendly campus. Located in Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, Canada, it offers a high quality of life. The CEAB accreditation ensures the program is recognized across Canada and internationally.