Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 - 6 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 140
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 62
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edmonton, Canada
Disciplines
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Sciences
Overview
Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students at the University of Alberta have the opportunity to work with an advisor in one of twelve research areas in the department.
Features
- While a specific topic of focus is expected, the research conducted in many of the areas is interdisciplinary. This gives students experience with other facets of electrical and computer engineering, and engineering physics.
- The twelve areas of research in ECE include: 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.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The time required to complete the program will vary with the individual candidate; however, four to five years is typical.
- The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 140
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 62
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Department's minimum requirements for admission to the PhD program are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least of 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
- The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 10,607 AUD / year (approximately 10,518 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 4,965 AUD / year (approximately 4,923 CAD / year)
Living costs
Edmonton, Canada
1,211 - 2,009 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Electrical and Computer Engineering.
