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Engineering University Transfer Certificate

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Engineering University Transfer Certificate

Program requirements for September 2026

Academic requirements

70% combined average for the required courses, with a requirement of a 70% minimum in Math 30-1: 

  • English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 
  • Mathematics 30-1  
  • Mathematics 31 
  • Chemistry 30 
  • Physics 30 

If you're missing some academic requirements, you may be able to apply with recognized equivalencies. See how NorQuest’s equivalency options can help you qualify.

English language proficiency requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency prior to admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

We accept the following test scores:

  • TOEFL iBT: 90 with no section less than 21 
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6.0
  • CAEL: 70
  • Duolingo: 120; no sub-score below 100 
  • CAE: 180; no less than 170 in each skill 
  • PTE Academic: 61; no less than 60 in each communicative skill 
  • NorQuest English courses: ESLG 1860 & ESLG 1861 (Successful completion) 

To be accepted, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP). Explore the five ways you can meet this requirement at NorQuest. 


Note: Admission to the University of Alberta and other transfer universities requires verification of that university’s academic and English language proficiency requirements, both as determined by the transfer university, at the time of your transfer application. Upon successful completion of the NorQuest College Engineering University Transfer Certificate, students are encouraged to speak with the transfer university to ensure you meet all the transfer university’s current admission requirements.

Progression and graduation

Students must receive a passing grade in each course to progress through the program. To remain in good academic standing, a minimum term grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 and a passing grade in all Pass/Fail courses (no WF or F) is required.

The Academic Standing Policy and Procedure provide further details on the categories of academic standing, and the consequences and supports available if a student is not in good academic standing.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 in the program’s courses is required to qualify for graduation, but please note that a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the University of Alberta’s engineering program, in addition to meeting other requirements.

Honours criteria

  • Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
  • The student must not have failed or repeated any courses

Technology requirements

Students need a computer with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and a stable Internet connection for this program. Learn more about Bring your own device.

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