Overview
52%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
84%
Competitive Average?Source: 2024 Official CUDO Report
11
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
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Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
Ottawa, ON
The competitive admission average for Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa is approximately 84% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 52%. Based on 11 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 90.1% (minimum on record: 84%). The program is located in Ottawa, ON. It enrolls approximately 140 students annually.
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Offer Timing
12 student-reported offers across 4 admissions cycles
In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Nov 27, and the busiest stretch was Nov 22 – Nov 28.
Pooled from 12 offers students reported for the 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Nov 25 to Feb 24. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa?
The competitive admission average for Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa is approximately 84%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa?
Admitted students to Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa typically present averages around 84%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 90.1%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa hard to get into?
Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa is considered moderately competitive, with a competitive average near 84% and an acceptance rate of about 52%.
What is the acceptance rate for Electrical Engineering (4 years)?
The acceptance rate for Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa is approximately 52%.
What are the prerequisites for Electrical Engineering (4 years)?
Prerequisites for Electrical Engineering (4 years) include: ENG4U or FRA4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U, SCH4U.
How many students are enrolled in Electrical Engineering (4 years)?
Electrical Engineering (4 years) at University of Ottawa enrolls approximately 140 students per year.