The University of Regina's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science takes a distinctive "systems engineering" approach, organizing its undergraduate degrees around seven specializations (Electronic, Energy, Environmental, Industrial, Petroleum, Process, and Software Systems) rather than the more traditional Mechanical/Civil/Electrical split found at many Canadian schools. For international students, the pitch is a Bachelor of Applied Science with built-in co-op and internship options, at a published international tuition figure well below what similarly structured programs cost in Ontario or BC.
This guide covers what's actually published about getting into Regina's Engineering programs: admission requirements, fees, English proficiency thresholds, and career outcomes, including where the university's own public pages leave gaps.
Acceptance Rate
The University of Regina does not publish a numeric acceptance rate or a specific minimum admission-average percentage for Engineering on its public pages. What we can confirm:
- Engineering follows the university's general admission and English-proficiency standards; it is not one of the two faculties (Education, Nursing) with a separately elevated bar
- International applicants who meet the academic requirements for Engineering but haven't yet finalized their English proficiency test score can receive a conditional letter of acceptance
- We could not locate a published minimum GPA/grade average specific to Engineering during this research; applicants should confirm this directly with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science or Enrolment Counselling rather than relying on a general Canadian-university assumption, since Regina's public admissions pages present requirements as varying by educational background rather than a single fixed number
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Regina publishes a blended international undergraduate tuition average rather than an Engineering-specific figure on its main cost pages:
| Cost item | Amount (CAD/year) |
|---|---|
| Average tuition and fees (~30 credit hours) | $32,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| On-campus housing | $7,000 |
| Food and personal expenses | $6,000 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance (university average) | $47,000 |
Engineering programs at most Canadian universities carry additional lab, equipment, and materials fees on top of the general tuition average, and the university's own Engineering fees page directs students to a separate university-wide fee schedule rather than listing an Engineering-specific total. We were not able to confirm an exact, Engineering-specific tuition figure on the pages available; use the $32,500/year average as a starting reference point and get a precise, program-specific quote from the university's Financial Services office (financial.services@uregina.ca) before finalizing your budget. Co-op and internship work terms are paid positions, which can meaningfully offset the cost of years where a work term is completed.
Standard additional fees apply university-wide: a $100 CAD application fee and a $1,000 CAD enrollment deposit (credited toward tuition).
Admission Requirements
For international applicants to Engineering, Regina's general undergraduate requirements apply:
- Official secondary school transcripts, submitted directly from the issuing institution (digitally from an official registrar email, or by sealed mail)
- Copy of passport
- English Language Proficiency test results meeting the general (not elevated) undergraduate threshold, unless exempt
- Completed application through Regina's international application portal
- $100 CAD application fee
Regina's public Engineering admissions pages describe program specializations and the co-op/internship structure but do not list a specific numeric minimum grade average or required high-school course list on the pages accessible for this research. Given engineering programs generally require strong math and physics preparation at most universities, applicants should assume Regina expects a solid senior-level math and science background and should confirm the exact required courses and grade thresholds directly with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science before applying.
How to Get Into the University of Regina's Engineering Program
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Confirm your specific specialization's prerequisites directly with the faculty. Because Regina structures Engineering around seven distinct systems specializations (Electronic, Energy, Environmental, Industrial, Petroleum, Process, Software), and the university's public pages don't detail per-specialization entry requirements, get this in writing before finalizing your application strategy.
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Build the strongest possible math and physics record in secondary school. While Regina hasn't published an explicit minimum grade threshold on its public Engineering pages, competitive entry into any Canadian engineering program is grounded in strong quantitative coursework, so treat this as non-negotiable regardless of the exact published cutoff.
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Clear the general English proficiency threshold (not an elevated one). Engineering uses Regina's standard undergraduate ELP requirement, so there's no special bar to clear beyond the university-wide minimum.
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Plan your finances around a confirmed, program-specific tuition quote, not just the university-wide average. Engineering programs typically carry lab and materials fees beyond the blended $32,500/year figure Regina publishes for international students generally.
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Ask about co-op and internship placement rates and timing early. The university references paid co-op and internship opportunities through its Centre for Experiential and Service Learning, but detailed placement statistics were not available on the pages we could access, so a direct question to the faculty about typical placement timing and rates is worth asking before you commit.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
Engineering applicants use the University of Regina's general undergraduate English Language Proficiency thresholds, confirmed on Regina's official ELP page:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 83 overall, minimum 20 per section (tests before January 21, 2026); 4.5 overall, minimum 4 per section (tests from January 21, 2026)
- PTE Academic: 59 overall, no area below 59
- Duolingo English Test: 120 overall (with specific sub-score minimums that changed for tests taken from July 1, 2024 onward)
There is no elevated English proficiency requirement for Engineering, unlike Regina's Faculty of Education (IELTS 7.0) or Faculty of Nursing (IELTS 7.0). For the full breakdown and conditional admission details, see University of Regina: Acceptance Rate, Fees, IELTS/TOEFL Requirements, and How to Get In.
Career Outcomes
Regina's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science structures its degrees around seven systems-engineering specializations, with paid co-op and internship options built into the program. For Software Systems specifically, the university lists likely career paths including Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, Software Developer, Software Systems Engineer, Software Process Engineer, Software Project Manager, and Software Quality Engineer.
We could not confirm the Faculty's current CEAB (Engineers Canada) accreditation status, employment rate, or average starting salary on the public pages available for this research. CEAB accreditation is the standard mechanism by which a Canadian engineering degree qualifies a graduate to pursue P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) licensure, so applicants who intend to practice as licensed engineers in Canada should confirm current, specialization-specific accreditation status directly with the faculty before enrolling, rather than assume it based on general Canadian university norms.
PGWP eligibility: Regina's Engineering degrees are Bachelor of Applied Science programs, which carry no field-of-study restriction for Post-Graduation Work Permit purposes under current IRCC rules, the same as any Canadian bachelor's degree. Graduates whose study permit was submitted from November 1, 2024 onward must also meet a CLB 7 language requirement at the PGWP application stage.
FAQ
What is the acceptance rate for University of Regina's Engineering program? Not published. The university does not release a numeric acceptance rate or a specific minimum grade-average percentage for Engineering; requirements are described as varying by educational background, and applicants should confirm program-specific figures directly with the faculty.
How much does Regina's Engineering program cost for international students? Regina publishes a blended international undergraduate average of $32,500 CAD/year in tuition and fees; an Engineering-specific figure (which may be higher due to lab and materials fees) was not published on the pages available and should be confirmed with Financial Services.
What IELTS or TOEFL score do I need for Engineering at Regina? The general undergraduate minimum: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 83 overall (minimum 20 per section). There is no elevated Engineering-specific requirement.
Is Regina's Engineering program CEAB-accredited? We could not confirm current CEAB (Engineers Canada) accreditation status on the university's public pages during this research. Confirm directly with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science before enrolling if P.Eng. licensure eligibility matters to your plans.
Does Regina's Engineering program include co-op? Yes, paid co-op and internship options are available through the university's Centre for Experiential and Service Learning, though specific placement rates were not published on the pages we accessed.
Does an Engineering degree from Regina qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit? Yes. As a bachelor's degree, it carries no field-of-study restriction under current PGWP rules. Graduates whose study permit was submitted from November 1, 2024 onward must also meet a CLB 7 language requirement at the PGWP application stage.