McMaster Engineering I - Electrical Engineering
McMaster University
The published admission average for Engineering I - Electrical Engineering at McMaster University is 87% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code MEL. This program also requires a supplementary application. Applying adds a $50 program fee to the OUAC application fee.
You study the design, analysis, and operation of electrical systems and devices — from power generation and distribution to electronics and telecommunications. At McMaster, all engineering students start with a common first year before specializing in electrical work. The BEng&Mgt and BEngSoc variants add business or social context respectively, whereas a straight BEng focuses purely on technical depth. Co-op terms are built in, letting you work in industry while studying. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving with electricity and magnetism and want hands-on experience before graduating.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
87%
OUAC code
MEL
Study options
Co-op
McMaster University publishes this as “A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.” — and notes the average actually needed can sit above the published figure.
What’s the McMaster Engineering I - Electrical Engineering acceptance rate?
McMaster University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Engineering I - Electrical Engineering, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87% for September 2027 entry. McMaster acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
McMaster’s own wording
- English 4U
- Calculus & Vectors 4U
- Chemistry 4U
- Physics 4U
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
Also required
- OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027
- Mandatory
- supplementary application
- due January 28, 2027, at 11:59 pm (ET). Applicants will be provided with details.
- Alternative Offers
- If you are interested in specific alternative programs, include your choice(s) on your OUAC application. McMaster will give full consideration to each program selection.
Degrees
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng · Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt · Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc
What it costs
First-year tuition at McMaster is $6,163.20 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering and iBioMed, Level 1 ($12,694.70) and Integrated Business and Humanities ($10,293) cost more. McMaster tuition, program by program
Source: McMaster University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for electronic & electrical engineering as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Graduates work as electrical engineers designing and maintaining electrical systems in power, telecommunications, utilities, and manufacturing sectors—jobs like Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, and Automation Engineer. Others move into controls engineering, testing and commissioning roles, or field service positions troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment.
In its favour
- Starting salary around $95,000/year with entry rates at $84,000, better than many STEM fields
- Thousands of jobs posted in Canada right now across multiple sectors (power, telecom, industrial)
- Clear career progression to senior roles with defined pay scales and specializations
- Skills are in demand for infrastructure and energy transition projects
Worth knowing
- Entry-level jobs are competitive; many postings require co-op experience or prior internships
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) licensing is becoming expected for career advancement and adds years of exams after graduation
- AI is automating 45% of routine design work, shifting the job toward verification and sign-off rather than hands-on design
- Manual circuit layout and basic schematic work are already AI-handled, so starting engineers do less of the work that used to be the learning foundation
How AI is changing this work
AI is automating repetitive design tasks and schematic generation right now, but it's not replacing the profession—it's compressing the introductory work. Demand for electrical engineers who can manage AI-integrated systems has actually grown. The job is shifting: less manual layout and drafting, more verification, trade-off decisions, and responsibility for sign-off. For someone starting in 2027, this means you'll use AI tools from day one (not as a threat but as your actual workflow), and you'll need judgment about whether AI output is correct, not the ability to do routine tasks manually.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Electrical Engineer Salary in Canada 2026: Average Pay, Industry & Top Cities
- 2. Electrical Engineering Jobs In Canada With LMIA Approval 2026
- 3. 3,273 electrical engineer jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. 2,899 electrical engineer Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. 6,265 electrical Jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in Canada - Employment (2005–2032)
Deadline reminders
This program needs a supplementary application, and those close before the January OUAC deadline — some in early December. We’ll email you before the ones that apply to Engineering I - Electrical Engineering.
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