Electrical Engineering at USask: Admission Average
University of Saskatchewan · Saskatoon, SK
What average do you need for Electrical Engineering at USask?
Electrical Engineering at University of Saskatchewan typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #4 of 14 USask programs by admission average.
Strong mining, energy, and resource sector connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 20 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Electrical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low-to-mid 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Physics (Electricity & Magnetism)
- Introduction to Circuits
- Programming
These are typical for Electrical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Electrical Engineering degree
After a Electrical Engineering degree
Electrical Engineering usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Electrical Engineer – $75,000 to $155,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Biomedical Engineer – $70,000 to $130,000
- Physics, especially electricity and magnetism, is the core foundation - strong G11/G12 physics is essential.
- The specialisation between power systems, microelectronics, and communications matters a lot for job outcomes.
- Clean energy and semiconductor chip design are the two fastest-growing areas for EE graduates right now.
Applying to USask
What Electrical Engineering asks for besides your marks
- Electrical Engineering has its own application deadline: due February 15, 2027. Engineering, Kinesiology (Exercise and Sport Studies) and Education. Early admission deadline is Dec. 1, 2026. Official page
From USask's admissions pages, checked October 2026.
The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is the Prairie provinces' most comprehensive research university alongside U of A. USask is home to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron - the most powerful scientific facility in Canada - and has world-leading programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and Indigenous studies. Saskatoon is an affordable, growing city with a genuine tech and biotech economy emerging.
University of Saskatchewan is in Saskatoon, SK, was founded in 1907 and has about 26,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application Varies by college: February 15, May 1 or July 15.
- The Canadian Light Source synchrotron on campus is a genuinely world-class research facility - available to undergrads in certain programs.
- USask's agricultural and veterinary programs are among the best in the world, not just Canada.
- Saskatoon is a growing city with a lower cost of living than most Canadian university cities.
Other USask programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – high 90s + experience
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Animal Biosciences – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Geological Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Business (Edwards School) – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Indigenous Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s