Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months (5 years or longer)
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Halifax, Canada
- Disciplines: Electrical Engineering
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Aug 2026, International
- Apply before Oct 2026, National
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, International
- Apply before Feb 2027, National
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027, International
- Apply before Jun 2027, National
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Overview
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering programme offers access to state-of-the-art labs, collaboration with top faculty and industry leaders, and opportunities in diverse fields like communications, photonics, and robotics, preparing you for an impactful career in major industrial companies and SMEs.
Careers
These fields span high-tech industries, research and development, academia, and energy sectors. Possible careers include:
- Network systems professor
- Semiconductor device engineer
- Research scientist in communications, power systems, academic, industrial or government settings
- Technical director
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Seminar - PhD
- Comprehensive Examination
- Doctoral Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Visit programme website.
Living costs
Halifax, Canada
1,246-1,973 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
Scholarships
Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship, 40000 CAD, merit-based, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
