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Certificate of Applied Science (Engineering) Acadia University Acadia University, Canada

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CAD 23974

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 40

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our 2 Year Certificate of Applied Science completes the first 2 years of the accredited 4 year Engineering Degree, covering the first 23 courses of the 46 course Engineering Degree.  The CAS can be taken on its own or simultaneously with any program of study offered at Acadia including the BASc.

After completing the CAS at Acadia, and requesting a discipline placement, students are granted automatic acceptance into the 3rd year of the accredited Engineering degree programs at Dalhousie University. The transfer is guaranteed and automatic upon completion of the CAS.  You can specialize in any of the different discipline choices listed below. 

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical /Computer Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mineral Resource  Engineering
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61 - With no score less than - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  Minimum Literacy - 90.0  Minimum Comprehension - 90.0  Minimum Conversation - 90.0  Minimum Production - 90.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent with no course less than 50%, including the following required course(s):

  • English
  • Precalculus Math
  • Chemistry
  • 2 additional Courses (Physics is recommended)

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23974

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 40

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship

Acadia recognizes and rewards achievement and potential, and we make it easy to apply! When you apply to an Acadia undergraduate program as a Canadian or International student, you will automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship.


Initial entrance scholarship offers can range from $2,000 to $10,000 over 4 years. Acadia also has other scholarships and scholar-bursaries that range in value up to $80,000 over 4 years. To be considered, complete and submit the scholarship forms in your portal by March 1.


Grade-based entrance scholarships that all students are assessed for once their offer of admission has been accepted. Students will receive the following amount based on their grade 11 and grade 12 marks:

  • 80%-84.9% equals $2,000 ($500 per year)
  • 85%-89.9% equals $4,000 ($1,000 per year)
  • 90%-94.9% equals $8,000 ($2,000 per year)
  • 95% or above equals $10,000 ($2,500 per year)

Residence Discount:

  1. International students beginning their studies at Acadia in Fall 2026 will receive a 2000 CAD reduction in the cost of their residence room.
  2. This discount will be available each year for up to 4 years for a total potential savings of 8000 CAD—an average of 25% off the cost of residence accommodations.

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