This program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta offers graduate courses leading to MEng, MSc, and PhD degrees. Students have the chance to work closely with advisors across twelve diverse research areas, including biomedical engineering, communications, energy systems, photonics, signal and image processing, software engineering, and more. Many of these research areas are interdisciplinary, providing students with a broad and practical experience in electrical and computer engineering, as well as engineering physics.
Why this course is highly recommended
The program is ideal for students seeking advanced knowledge and research experience in electrical and computer engineering. With access to a variety of research areas and the opportunity to work directly with experienced advisors, students can develop specialized expertise and interdisciplinary skills, which are highly valued in the industry and academia.
Students can choose to focus on a specific research area such as biomedical engineering, communications, computer engineering, control systems, electromagnetics, energy systems, integrated circuits, microsystems, photonics, signal processing, software engineering, or solid state electronics. The department encourages a focus on a particular topic within these fields, supported by interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Application fees
24.86L
1st year tuition fees
24.86L
Living cost
Admission to the MSc and MEng programs requires at least a 3.0 GPA from a recognized university, based on the last 60 units of coursework. For the PhD program, a higher GPA of at least 3.3 is required. Applicants must submit proof of English proficiency, a CV, and three references unless they are current U of A students. Master’s degree holders in related fields are eligible for PhD admission, but doctoral degree holders are not eligible for admission.

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While specific career paths are not detailed, graduates of this program can expect to pursue advanced roles in academia, research, and industry within electrical and computer engineering domains, leveraging their interdisciplinary and research experience.