Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

	Program Website:	www.ece.engineering.ualberta.ca	Download this department's profile
	Program Email:	gradinfo@ece.ualberta.ca

Department Profile

Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Areas of Research

Biomedical Engineering
Communications
Computer Engineering
Control Systems
Electromagnetics and Microwaves
Energy Systems
Integrated Circuits and Systems
Microsystems and Nanodevices
Photonics and Plasmas
Signal and Image Processing
Software Engineering and Intelligent Systems
Solid State Electronics

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MEng (Course)	2	Fall (Sept)
	MSc (Thesis)	2.5	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	PhD	5	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 580 (paper-based) or a total score of 92 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Application and complete supporting documentation must be received by:
	Fall (Sept) Entry	July 31	March 30 - China/Nigeria May 1 - Other
	Winter (Jan) Entry	Nov 30	July 30 - China/Nigeria Sept 1 - Other

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

PhD: Students not holding scholarships are provided teaching assistantships which will cover a large portion of tuition for up to five years. Other financial support is provided through research assistantships from professors.
MSc: Students not holding scholarships are generally supported by research assistantships from professors. Teaching assistantships are also available but not guaranteed.
MEng: No funding provided.

International

same as Canadian

About the Department

one of the top 5 electrical and computer engineering departments in Canada
most advanced university nanofabrication facility in Canada
close collaboration with National Research Council of Canada's National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT)
state-of-the-art undergraduate and research laboratories
many professors are Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and NSERC and Canada Research Chairs

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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