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

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CAD 31444

Total Program Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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2 Term

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Engineering University Transfer Certificate 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 qualify for admission into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program at the University of Alberta. Admission into specific disciplines in the Faculty of Engineering programs at the second-year level is determined on a competitive basis by 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 to 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 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2027

Closed

Sep 2026, Jan 2027

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 for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent with a 70% combined average for the required courses:

  • English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1?
  • Mathematics 30-1?70%
  • 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

31444

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

New Questers International Entrance Scholarship

Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

Value $1000
Applicable programs Full-time enrollment in any NorQuest Credit program that requires an entrance admission grade (post-diploma programs and programs without an admission grade requirement are not eligible).
Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must:

  • have a valid study permit
  • be paying international student tuition and fees
  • Academic standing to Alberta standards of 70% (B- or 2.7 GPA) or higher, for entrance Admission requirement average.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in their programs prior to applying
Application details

Q. How can students apply?
Ans. Students will be notified closer to the application start date.

Q. When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?
The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025, and close on January 23, 2026.

Note: Awards will be disbursed when the student has completed 50% of the term.

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