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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Program is for students interested in pursuing advanced studies and research in Biomedical Technologies, Communications Systems, Computer and Software Systems, Energy Systems, or Micro and Nano Technologies. Applicants to the program must have a high scholastic standing and must have demonstrated an aptitude for research to be admitted to the Ph.D. program, as the program is designed to develop the ability for independent research.

Electrical and Computer Engineers develop computing systems, from chip architecture to mobile applications, to communications protocols as well as the energy systems to allow these devices and all other electrical systems to function. The discipline has a huge impact on society because it helps to design the systems we use in everything from health to finance to safety.

In this program students can choose to contribute to research on technologies very close to or already in the market or technologies that are in the early stages of research such as quantum computing or carbon nanotubes.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest graduate programs at The University of British Columbia with over 75 faculty members and 400 students. All of our faculty members lead distinguished research programs. The faculty members also collaborate with colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science as well as with industry leaders. These collaborations allow our students to work beside world-leaders in their area of interest. Our students use cutting-edge technologies at The University of British Columbia’s many research facilities and centres of excellence as well as in the field.

Every year, our department admits students to the PhD program from around the globe.  We currently have students enrolled from Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea ,Taiwan ,Turkey, and Vietnam.

The resources available at UBC for experimental and computational research and the chance to collaborate with world-class researchers from around the world have provided me with a unique opportunity to excel as a researcher and contribute to the scientific society.

Ehsanur Rahman

Quick Facts

Program Enquiries

Admission information & requirements, program instructions.

At least one of the required reference letters submitted to an application must be an academic reference. If all three reference letters are professional, it will be noted on your application that you do not meet this department requirement. 

Applicants are required to upload PDF versions of their Official Transcripts from every post-secondary institution (college, university, etc.) that they have attended, showing both sides of the transcript document to include the university grading scale.  All transcripts must be official and signed/endorsed by the university in order to be accepted. Uploading Secondary/High School transcripts is not necessary.

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior degree requirements.

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Course and Thesis-based Master's Degree

Applicants applying should have: - A recognized course and thesis-based Master’s degree which includes graduate level courses and a written thesis - References should include a detailed letter from the thesis supervisor - North American degree holders must have an overall average of B+ (76% at UBC) in your master’s degree program - Non-North American degree holders must review the academic entrance requirements for students from your country at the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. - Applicants who have completed a degree by research only may have to complete a year of additional coursework as part of their Ph.D. program.

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Undergraduate Degree

This is also known as a direct entry PhD. In addition to the usual M.A.Sc. requirements, you must have: - A first class standing in your bachelor’s degree and evidence of prior research ability. First class standing is indicated for each nation by UBC G+PS guidelines (80% minimum or equivalent for Canadian institutions). It is understood that such a grade-average is a minimum requirement and depending on the overall applicant profile, higher grades can be expected. - Hard evidence of research experience and ability, by way of previous research internships, for example. Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript or paper accepted in a high visibility, rigorously peer reviewed academic venue, e.g., an internationally recognized journal, or, in certain disciplines (especially computer and software engineering), top tier conferences. - Prospective supervisors of direct entry students must submit a maximum one page explanation of why the student is deemed sufficiently-prepared to be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Course-based Master's Degree

In addition to the usual M.A.Sc. requirements, you must have: - Hard evidence of research experience and ability, by way of previous research internships, for example. Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript or paper accepted in a high visibility, rigorously peer reviewed academic venue, e.g., an internationally recognized journal, or, in certain disciplines (especially computer and software engineering), top tier conferences. - Prospective supervisors of students with a previous course-based masters degree must submit a maximum one page explanation of why the student is deemed sufficiently-prepared to be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Other Requirements

GRE scores are not mandatory for applying to our PhD program. You are welcome to submit GRE scores if you have them, to provide further support to your application. Please ask GRE to submit their examination report to UBC using the institution code 0965 (UBC).

Applicants who have recently completed a degree in one of the following countries do not need to submit a language score. Degrees must have been completed within the past 5 years of the date of application to our department in order for this language score requirement to be waived.

Australia, Botswana, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the English-speaking countries of the West Indies.

Other applicants, including Canadians, who have completed their most recent degree in other countries, must submit a current TOEFL or Academic IELTS score. We will not waive this requirement for you. Our department does not consider conditional admission in the case of pending English language training.

2) Meet Deadlines

January 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Faculty members will review applications based on research interests and availability of student positions during the application/evaluation process.

Citizenship Verification

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

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Average Funding

• 58 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 58 students was $7,360.
• 93 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 93 students was $23,523.
• 16 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 16 students was $4,758.
• 101 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 101 students was $9,659.
• 10 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 10 students was $24,100.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

211 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 200 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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The Doctoral program in Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares students for employment directly after completing the degree or to pursue further a career in research at a public institution. Some of our recent graduates are now working with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Intel, Samsung, D-wave, BC Hydro, Bell Mobility, Sierra Wireless, PMC-Sierra, TELUS, Bank of Montreal, BC Children’s Hospital, The Government of Canada, Drobo, Siemens Canada, Celestica, Cisco, Alpha Technologies, etc. Many of our M.A.Sc. graduates have also gone on to pursue their Ph.D. with us at UBC. Some graduates have completed their PhDs at institutions such as Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Some of our graduate students have also founded companies; a recent example is Veridae that was acquired by Tektronix.

Alumni on Success

Michel AlSharidah

Job Title Assistant Professor

Employer Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Mehrdad Fatourechi

Job Title Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Employer BroadbandTV Corp

Michael Wrinch

Job Title President

Employer Hedgehog Technologies Inc.

Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali

Job Title Associate Professor

Employer Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times, upcoming doctoral exams, tuesday, 14 may 2024 - 9:00am.

• Research Supervisors

Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Aamodt, Tor (computer architecture, optimizing compilers, Computer architecture, Microarchitecture and programming models for energy efficient computer accelerators)
• Abolmaesumi, Purang (Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Technologies; Cancer Imaging; Computer Assisted Interventions; Image Guided Surgery; Machine Learning; Medical Imaging; Surgical Robotics; Ultrasound Imaging)
• Beznosov, Konstantin (Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; computer security and privacy; mobile security and privacy; online social networks security and privacy; usable security and privacy)
• Chen, Yu Christine (Engineering and technology; energy systems; Electric power system modelling, control, and operation; Renewable energy sources; electricity markets)
• Cheung, Karen (Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; additive manufacturing; BioMEMS; Biomedical Technologies; biosensors; microfluidics; neural interfaces; organ-on-chip; Tissue Engineering)
• Chrostowski, Lukas (Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Optics and Photonics; Micro and Nanoelectronics; Nanotechnologies; Manufacturing Processes; biophotonics; biosensors; optics; optoelectronics; photonics; quantum computing; semiconductor lasers; silicon photonics)
• Cretu, Edmond (Nano-technology; Electronics; Medical and biomedical engineering; microsystems and nanotechnology; sensor clusters and networks; Signal processing and control; Ultrasound Imaging; Microinstrumentation; Inertial measurement units; wearable systems)
• Di Matteo, Olivia (Quantum information, computation and communication; Quantum computing: compilation, circuits and algorithms; Tomography and characterization; Open-source quantum software)
• Dumont, Guy A (biomedical engineering; automatic drug delivery; mobile health; global health; anesthesia; physiological monitoring;, Adaptive control, predictive control, control of distributed parameters systems, advanced process control, applications of wavelet analysis, biomedical applications of control, pulp and paper process control)
• Fedorova, Alexandra (design of system software: the software that manages the hardware and decides how to allocate its resources to applications; building better performance tools.)
• Fels, S Sidney (Human computer interaction, human 3D biomechanical modeling, speech synthesis, medical applications of modeling, computer vision, interactive arts and music)
• Garbi, Rafeef (Bioinformatics; Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Technologies; Computer Vision; Deep Learning; image analysis; Imaging; Machine Learning; Medical Image Computing)
• Gopalakrishnan, Sathish (computer and software systems, real-time and embedded computing (computer systems as part of the real world); cyber-physical systems, Real-time systems, distributed systems, resource management)
• Ivanov, Andre (microelectronics; integrated circuits, computer chip design, smart grid, engineering curriculum, Computer and Software Systems, Emerging Micro/Nano Technologies)
• Jaeger, Nicolas A (Integrated-optics, fiber-optics, optical sensors, optical measurement of voltage and current in power substations, ultrahigh-speed electro-optic modulators, ultrahigh-speed measurement techniques)
• Jatskevich, Juri (Power and energy systems, smart energy grids, power electronic systems and converter circuits, electrical machines and drives, controls, electromagnetic transients, computer modeling and simulation, distributed and parallel simulation)
• Lampe, Lutz (Communication Systems, Wireless Communications, Mobile Communications, , Communication and information theory, Smart Grid, Grid diagnostics, Ultra-wideband (UWB), Wireless sensor networks, Localization and tracking, RFID, Cognitive radio, Power line communications, Compressed sensing, Machine Learning)
• Lemieux, Guy (vector processors, parallel programming, programmable logic devices (PLDs, FPGAs), computer architecture, computer arithmetic, custom computing hardware, computer engineering, Programmable logic and computing systems, multiprocessor and computer architecture)
• Leung, Cyril (Wireless communication systems; digital communication networks; Wireless communications; network security; ageless aging technologies)
• Li, Xiaoxiao (Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Explainable AI; Trustworthy AI; Privacy and Security; Medical image analysis; Bioinformatics)
• Liao, Renjie (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistical Learning Theory, Computer Vision, Machine Learning for Programming Languages, Natural Language Processing, Self-Driving)
• Lis, Mieszko (Computer and Software Systems)
• Madden, John (Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; artificial muscle; electrochemical devices; electronic skin; Functional and Intelligent Materials; medical devices; smart materials; supercapacitors; wearables)
• Marti, Jose (Computer modelling of response to disasters, Infrastructures Interdependencies Simulation (I2Sim) project, electric power, Energy systems)
• Mesbah, Ali (Computer and Software Systems; software engineering)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Efficient frequency synthesis using subsampling and serrodyne techniques
• Applications of injection locking and phase interpolation in high-speed circuits
• Video-based human fall detection in indoor spaces for health monitoring
• Machine learning-based algorithms design for network slicing, federated learning, and 360° video streaming in wireless systems
• Real-time tracking of surgical tissue
• Scalp spreading depression
• Light field spatial and angular super-resolution
• Accessible audio-visual system for neonatal health monitoring
• Optoelectronics with two-dimensional atomic crystals
• Asynchronous dynamic graph processing with real-time analysis
• Development of a minimally invasive implantable optical sensor to monitor spinal cord oxygenation using near-infrared spectroscopy
• 3D ultrafast ultrasound elastography
• Bidirectional resonant chargers for e-mobility
• Cable health monitoring using power line communications signal and machine learning technique
• Modelling contributing factors to heat trapping in carbon nanotube forests

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng)

Same Academic Unit

• Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software Systems (MEL)

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Electrical and Computer Engineering provides advanced study and research for graduates of electrical or computer engineering, engineering physics, physics, computer science or other related subjects. Facilities are provided for research in: communications and signal processing; computers and computer applications; digital system design, VLSI design and software engineering; electromagnetics; power systems and power electronics; solid state devices; microelectronics, nanoelectronics and optoelectronics; robotics and telerobotics; and systems and control.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

The doctoral (PhD) program in Electrical and Computer Engineering requires students to complete an original contribution to the field. Mentored by your advisor, your degree will culminate in a written thesis and oral defense. Along the way you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading researchers and use state-of-the art research facilities. 

Program details

Admission requirements.

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• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Expected duration

• 3.5 years

Specialized research facilities 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is home to several cutting-edge research facilities including:

• Advanced RF Systems Laboratory
• Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Laboratory
• Communication Systems and Network Research Laboratory
• Computational Intelligence Laboratory
• Electromagnetic Imaging Laboratory
• High Voltage Laboratory
• Nano Systems Fabrication Laboratory
• Power and Energy Systems Laboratory

Research groups

Research groups like these in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering bring student and faculty researchers together to address complex problems:

• Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine Group
• Coding, Information Theory, and Communications Signal Processing
• Communication and Network Engineering Research (CNER) Group
• Cognitive Systems Group (Delta Research Group)
• Electromagnetic Design and Characterization Research Group
• Nano Systems Research Group
• Wireless Communications, Networks, and Services Research Group

Financial support

Most research students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering receive financial support either in the form or a scholarship or research stipend. Students may also apply for a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, and teaching assistantships to assist them as they work towards their degree.

International students

Our students come from all parts of the world to contribute to research excellence in electrical and computer engineering. In addition to the supportive, community-based environment of research groups and the wider department, international students have access to supports through the International Centre and a wide range of student societies that help international students settle into life at the University of Manitoba and in Winnipeg.

Expected duration: 3.5 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

Specific requirements for the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program vary based on each student's prior education. However, for all students, the program consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12-24 credit hours of coursework is required, including several required and recommended courses.

In addition to coursework, students must present, submit and defend a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.

Sample course offerings

• ECE 7010: High Voltage Techniques and Insulation Design Criteria
• ECE 7050: Switching and Automata Theory
• ECE 7076: Advanced Electric Machines and Drives
• ECE 7190: Micromachining and MEMS Technology
• ECE 7210: Fractal and Chaos Engineering
• ECE 7230: Artificial Neural Circuits and Networks
• ECE 7330: Experimental Methods for Electronic Materials
• ECE 7920: Human Physiology for Engineers
• ECE 8110: Digital Systems Design
• ECE 8230: Pattern Recognition and Scene Analysis
• ECE 8400: Intelligent Systems

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar .

Qualification for admission to the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you must normally have completed a Master of Science degree in electrical or computer engineering with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.5.

Individual research groups and programs may require additional degrees, credentials, pre-requisites and/or more specific degree requirements.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies .

How to apply

Before submitting an application for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, you must first find a faculty advisor who will accept you into their research group. Be sure to follow the complete instructions for gaining tentative acceptance from an advisor provided on the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering page.

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer admission. Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:

• $100 application fee (non-refundable)
• Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• A letter (email confirmation is acceptable) of an agreement with a faculty member who has agreed to serve as your advisor
• Proof of English language proficiency , if required

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis . The Admissions committee for Architecture reviews applications in March.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology reviews applications in March / April.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Education reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed after the deadline, with decisions issued in March - April.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . Please contact the department for admission committee review timelines.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Human Rights reviews applications in January - March.

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Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee for Nursing PhD reviews applications in February / March.

Applications are reviewed on a  committee basis . The Admissions committee reviews applications as per the timelines noted below each table.

Winter applications reviewed in October Summer applications reviewed in February Fall applications reviewed in June

Winter applications reviewed in June Summer applications reviewed in October Fall applications reviewed in February

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

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Degree requirements:.

• Between three and eight approved technical graduate courses
• JDE1000H ‘Ethics in Research Seminar’
• Attendance at the DLS is mandatory for all PhD students.
• PhD Background Statement
• PhD Qualifying Examination
• PhD Thesis Proposal
• Annual Meetings of PhD Supervisory Committee
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Schedule for Timely Completion

ECE’s expectations for the timely completion of the PhD degree requirements are outlined below. Timely completion is a condition of financial support and continued registration.

SGS policy requires that the supervisory committee be formed and meet within the first 16 months of registration; in ECE this requirement is met through the thesis proposal (i.e. the thesis proposal presentation is the 1st annual supervisory committee meeting).

Thereafter, the student must meet with their supervisory committee at least once per year. As per Section 7.5.2 of the SGS General Regulations :

• “A student is expected to meet with this committee at least once a year, and more often if the committee so requires. At each meeting, the supervisory committee will assess the student’s progress in the program and provide advice on future work.”
• “A student who, through their own neglect, fails to meet with the supervisory committee in a given year will be considered to have received an unsatisfactory progress report from the committee.”

The Department Oral Examination (DOE) is the student’s final annual supervisory committee meeting. The DOE can replace the requirement of a supervisory committee meeting in the student’s final year if the DOE takes place within 12 months of the student’s previous supervisory committee meeting.

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Our Doctoral (PhD) program is designed to develop the student’s ability for independent research. Students in the PhD program must have a thesis supervisor upon being admitted to the program. Students are expected to study full time, and will normally be required to spend a minimum of two consecutive years of full time study at the University.

The maximum time of completion is 6 years for the phd program, but substantial completion of the phd requirements is expected within three years for students with a master’s degree and within four years for those students who have transferred from the master of applied science (masc) program., in the final step of the phd program students are required to complete a final oral defence. phd students will be required to defend their dissertation and its underlying assumptions, methodology, results and conclusions in a manner consistent with that of the doctoral degree being sought., phd program details, requirements to complete the phd program.

• Minimum of 24 credits of approved courses
• Qualifying Exam recommended at 24 months
• Final oral defense and completion of thesis (EECE 699)

Directed studies courses only count for a maximum of 3 credits towards the PhD degree.

Students in the PhD program must have a thesis supervisor upon being admitted to the program. A supervisory committee, comprised of the student’s supervisor and two additional members, should be established by the end of the first year in the program.

For those who hold a Masters degree or have completed masters-level coursework, appropriate credit (maximum 18 credits) will be given for courses completed. At the start of your PhD program, our program staff will inform you of your course requirements and how many credits can be counted from your previous masters degree. No paperwork or transfer forms are required, as our staff will review your transcripts to determine how many courses will be counted towards your PhD program. In most cases, for students who have completed a Masters degree prior to their PhD program, 6 further credits of coursework are required in your PhD program.

A Qualifying Exam should be taken within 24 months of registration for a PhD program following submission of the thesis proposal. This examination is based on the student’s oral defence of a thesis proposal, which will state the objectives of the proposed research, summarize its significance and its relation to previous work, and outline the methods to be pursued during the course of the research.

A note for Direct to PhD students :

Students entering the PhD program without a previous research-based Masters degree must, during the first two years of study, complete a total of 12 credits with a first class average, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing. More information on Direct to PhD requirements can be found here: https://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,204,340,181

First Month · Meet with supervisor to discuss expectations of both student and supervisor, degree requirements, course selection, policies, research plan and timelines

First Two Terms · Complete required coursework. Must be completed with a passing grade (68%). · Begin research.

Within 12 months of registering · Formation of a Supervisory Committee · Prepare for the Qualifying Examination · Complete the yearly Progress Reports

Within 24 months of registering · Take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination/Thesis Proposal Defence to be admitted to Ph.D. Candidacy

Following years · Complete yearly Progress Reports · Complete research · Complete thesis within 6 years of initial registration

The Qualifying Exam

A comprehensive examination is a Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirement for the Ph.D. program. Normally, the examination will be held after the completion of all required course work. The comprehensive examination is in addition to any course examinations and is intended to test the students understanding of the chosen field of study as a whole and the students preparation for the thesis research to follow. A Ph.D. student must satisfy all the course work requirements and pass the comprehensive examination before being admitted to Ph.D. candidacy. In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the comprehensive examination is in the form of the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.

Deadline to complete PhD Qualifying Exam:

A student's first-year progress report will be used to confirm that the student is on track towards the PhD Qualifying Examination, which is recommended to be held within 24 months of a student’s program start date. If the student is not able to meet the 24 month deadline, he/she will be asked to submit another progress report requesting and explaining the need for a 3-month extension. Another progress report will be due every 3 months until the qualifying exam. If the qualifying exam has not been held within 24 months after the program start date, the student will prepare a status report for the supervisory committee and the department (Graduate Advisor) with a detailed plan for how to prepare for the examination. Based on the report, the supervisory committee and the graduate advisor will determine further deadlines for the student.

Qualifying Exam Guidelines:

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1. Within 24 months of registering a Ph.D. candidate should take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination. Prior to the examination being scheduled a Ph.D. proposal has to be approved by the Graduate Advisor.

2. The purpose of the examination is to ascertain whether the proposed topic is suitable for a Ph.D. thesis and whether the candidate is capable of carrying out the work required to successfully complete the Ph.D. degree. Suitability relates largely to the possibility of making original and significant contributions. Capability relates largely to knowledge and understanding of material in the subject area of the proposal as well as areas related to it that affect the proposed research.

3. The examination consists of the presentation of the proposal for the thesis work, followed by questions from the examining committee. The questions are to address both the specific research topic and topics related to the general subject area of the proposal.

4. A two-hour period is scheduled for the examination. The first 25 minutes of which are devoted to the presentation of the proposal. Under no circumstances will the presentation be allowed to exceed 30 minutes.

5. Within 12 months of registering, the candidate should submit a draft copy of the proposal to the Graduate Advisor who will then advise the candidate on the acceptability of the format of the proposal and on the scheduling of the examination.

6. At least one week before the examination, the candidate must give a copy of the proposal to each member of the examining committee.

7. The written proposal should have 3 chapters: Introduction and Overview: in which the background to and motivation for, the proposed topic is succinctly discussed. It is only this chapter that the necessary details of the work of others are to appear. This work must be clearly and properly referenced.

Work Accomplished: In which any original work that the candidate has done on advancing he state-of-knowledge on the proposed topic is described. The candidate is expected to show evidence, commensurate with the period since registering in the Ph.D. program, which demonstrates the viability of the thesis proposal and the plans for future work.

Work Planned: In which the procedures to be implemented in carrying out the remaining and probably major part of the work are outlined. A tentative time schedule for completion is also to be included in this chapter.

8. The written proposal must not exceed 30 pages of normal typescript (12-point font, double-spaced with approximately 26 lines per page and 6.5-inch line length), plus extra pages for the list of references.

9. The examining committee is comprised of the candidate’s supervisory committee (supervisor plus at least two other members), plus Head’s nominee who acts also as the chairperson and is nominated by the Graduate Advisor who is either a full or associate professor. In event that the Graduate Advisor is the supervisor or is on the supervisory committee, the chairperson is to be appointed by the the Department Head.

10. The chairperson ensures that the committee uses good judgement about questions on related topics. She/He does not normally participate in the questioning except to clear up misunderstandings or at the end of the questions by the other members of the committee, to expose possible important weaknesses. The chairperson votes in a riving at the committee decision.

11. The examining committee may make one of the following recommendations: The candidate continue on the Ph.D. program.

The candidate be given a conditional pass.

The candidate be re-examined within 3 months time.

The candidates case be reviewed by an arbitration committee.

The candidate be asked to withdraw from the Ph.D. program but permitted to complete requirements for the M.A.Sc. degree.

The candidate be withdrawn from the University.

12. All recommendations of the examining committee must be submitted in writing to the Graduate Advisor of the Department and be signed by all members of the committee.

13. If the vote of the examining committee is unanimous, the recommendation stands.

14. In the event of recommendation 11B, the pass is subject to satisfactory correction of specified deficiencies of a minor nature. Assessment of these corrections is to be the sole subject of a meeting of the committee and the candidate. The outcome of this assessment cannot be again category 11B.

15. In the event of recommendation 11C, the re-examination is a completely new examination. The outcome of this examination cannot be again category 11C.

16. If the vote of the examining committee is not unanimous, the case will be referred to an arbitration committee. The arbitration committee will consist of all the full professors in the Department and will be chaired by the Graduate Advisor of the Department. The candidate’s supervisor must be present and the proposal must be available during the discussion. The supervisor will not be present during the vote. Where a member of the arbitration committee (full professors) is the candidates supervisor, she/he must withdraw during the vote. The chairperson of the arbitration committee votes but if there is a tie the supervisor’s vote will also be counted.

ECE Department Exam

To obtain department approval of the thesis for submission to the external examiner of the Final Oral Defense

Exam Committee:

The exam committee for the Department exam is typically the same committee as for the PhD Qualifying exam

The committee consists of four members; the supervisory committee (Supervisor/Co-supervisor/Committee member) and the Head's Nominee/Chair, who is either a full or associate professor.

- The Department exam is not public - The Candidate makes a presentation of the dissertation (roughly 30 minutes) - The Examining Committee questions the Candidate - The Examining Committee holds an in-camera discussion - The Head's Nominee conveys the findings of the Examining Committee to the Candidate - The Department Exam usually lasts two hours

The examining committee may make one of the following recommendations: • Pass (includes minor revisions) • Conditional pass: major revisions required and to be approved by the Examining Committee • Not pass: In the case that the decision is “Not pass”, the student and the Supervisory committee meet and discuss how to proceed

How to set up the Department Exam:

Department exams should be scheduled when the student’s thesis/dissertation is ready for final approval by the supervisory committee members for the Final Doctoral Examination at the university level. Generally the department exam is held two months before the Final Doctoral Examination.

The student and supervisory committee are responsible for finding an appropriate Chair for the department exam. If possible, it is recommended that the Chair and supervisory committee be the same as the student’s qualifying exam.

The student and supervisory committee should determine a preferred time/date for the exam to be held. Either the student or supervisor must email [email protected] to request the exam be set up and to book a room. Exams can also be held virtually if the supervisory committee agrees.

Students should refer to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for submitting their dissertation in preparation for their Final Doctoral Examination.

Final Doctoral Examination

To ensure the Candidate is able to present and defend the dissertation and its underlying assumptions, methodology, results and conclusions in a manner consistent with the doctoral degree being sought. To communicate the results of the work to the campus community.

The Final Doctoral Examination is set up with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Students and supervisors can refer to the Final Doctoral Examination Guideline for all information about the examination procedure and set up.

Questions about the PhD program can be directed to our student services staff by emailing [email protected]

Phd admissions, applications for january 2025 intake open may 1st, 2024 applications for september 2025 admission open october 2024.

A note for Four Year Fellowship hopefuls: All PhD applicants who complete their September applications for the doctoral program by December 31st will be eligible to be nominated by an ECE faculty member for a Four Year Fellowship that year.

A note for CGSD/Affiliated/GSI award hopefuls: All applications (including references) must be submitted by the deadline posted on https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/canada-graduate-scholarships-doctoral-cgs-d-program

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We recommend that prospective students also consider their financial situation and the costs of living in vancouver during a graduate program. for information on the financial requirements of living in vancouver and studying at ubc, please visit the costs page., questions about phd admissions can be directed to our student services staff by emailing [email protected] . looking for suggestions on how to apply to ubc and how to approach your referees or supervisors click here for some advice, dates and deadlines.

Applications for the January 2025 intake will be open from May 1st - June 1st, 2024. Applicants who submit an application by June 1st, will be able to continue to submit references, other application documents, and test scores until June 15th, 2024.

Applications for September 2025 admission will open October 2024.

Students applying for September admission will be notified of a decision in the Spring. Students applying for January admission will be notified of a decision in late Summer. These rough timelines of results depend on the number and competitiveness of applications being reviewed.

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For full information on cost of tuition at UBC, please visit UBC Tuition Costs

As Vancouver and UBC can be an expensive place to study, work, and live, we encourage all prospective applicants to consider the financial costs of attending our program at UBC. UBC's graduate student Cost of Living Calculator can be used to help determine if attending UBC is the right decision for prospective students.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the program must have a high scholastic standing and demonstrate an aptitude for research to be admitted.

Applicants to the PhD program must have a course and thesis-based Master's degree and references should include a detailed letter from the Masters thesis supervisor. Applicants who have completed a course-based only Master's program are only eligible for the PhD program through "Direct Entry", which requires a strict set of admission requirements, listed on our admissions page. Applicants who have completed a degree by research only may have to complete a year of additional coursework as part of their PhD program.

Applicants to the PhD program must have a faculty member who is willing to supervise them before they can be admitted. It is not mandatory to find a supervisor before applying, but you are welcome to contact faculty beforehand to inform them of your interest in applying. Please note that all complete applications are made available to all faculty members for review. When you apply, you will be able to indicate your preferred supervisors or research groups you are interested in working with.

In ECE, there are two levels of admission requirements. First, applicants must meet the minimum UBC-wide requirements for admission . Second, applicants must meet the following ECE Department minimum requirements which are mandatory before you will be considered for admission to our graduate programs.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants to our Doctoral program from the US or Canada must have a minimum B+ (3.3 on a 4.0 point scale) average overall in their Master's program. For specific requirements for applicants from other countries, please check the UBC minimum requirements here.

Language Requirements:

Applicants who have recently completed a degree in one of the following countries do not need to submit a language score. Degrees must have been completed within the past 5 years of the date of application to our department in order for this language score requirement to be waived :

Australia, Botswana, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the English-speaking countries of the West Indies.

Other applicants, including Canadians and Permanent Residents, who have completed their most recent degree in other countries must submit a current, official TOEFL or Academic IELTS score, regardless of the language of instruction.

TOEFL requirements: Total of 100 on the IBT with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening) and 21 (writing, speaking); Academic IELTS requirements: Total of 7/9 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. The General IELTS test is not acceptable.

Please note, the department may request proof of English proficiency from any candidate where there are concerns that their language skills may interfere with success in the program.

If your TOEFL score is within a few points of the minimum score (eg. 95+ on the iBT) you will not be asked to rewrite the test but your lower score will be pointed out on your evaluation and if a professor decides to accept your application they will have to provide a low-TOEFL rationale. We do not make exceptions for the IELTS score of 7/9. If you have a score of 6.5 we unfortunately will not be able to accept it.

Please note that in some cases there are a few other forms of acceptable language scores that are approved at UBC for submission. Please see the following website for more information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-language-test

Admission through the Direct to PhD Pathway

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Course and Thesis-based Master's Degree

Applicants applying should have: - A recognized course and thesis-based Master’s degree which includes graduate level courses and a written thesis - References must include a detailed letter from the thesis supervisor - North American degree holders must have an overall average of B+ (76% at UBC) in your master’s degree program - Non-North American degree holders must review the academic entrance requirements for students from your country at the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. - Applicants who have completed a degree by research only may have to complete a year of additional coursework as part of their Ph.D. program.

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Undergraduate Degree

This is also known as a direct entry PhD. In addition to the usual M.A.Sc. requirements, you must have: - A first class standing in your bachelor’s degree and evidence of prior research ability. First class standing is indicated for each nation by UBC G+PS guidelines (80% minimum or equivalent for Canadian institutions). It is understood that such a grade-average is a minimum requirement and depending on the overall applicant profile, higher grades can be expected. - Hard evidence of research experience and ability, by way of previous research internships, for example. Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript or paper accepted in a high visibility, rigorously peer reviewed academic venue, e.g., an internationally recognized journal, or, in certain disciplines (especially computer and software engineering), top tier conferences. - Prospective supervisors of direct entry students must submit a maximum one page explanation of why the student is deemed sufficiently-prepared to be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Admission to the PhD Program with a Previous Course-based Master's Degree

In addition to the usual M.A.Sc. requirements, you must have: - Hard evidence of research experience and ability, by way of previous research internships, for example. Ideally, you should be a co-author on a manuscript or paper accepted in a high visibility, rigorously peer reviewed academic venue, e.g., an internationally recognized journal, or, in certain disciplines (especially computer and software engineering), top tier conferences. - Prospective supervisors of students with a previous course-based masters degree must submit a maximum one page explanation of why the student is deemed sufficiently-prepared to be directly admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Application Documents

Hardcopies of documents are no longer required to apply for our programs. If you are admitted to UBC, further instructions on submitting hardcopies will be sent to you directly. We will require the following when you submit your online PhD application:

Official Transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended (college, university, etc.): You are required to upload a PDF version of your official transcript that clearly shows your university grading scale. Please note that we do accept current transcripts from degrees that are in progress at the time of application.

• UBC students do not need to provide transcripts to their applications for their UBC degrees, as we already have UBC transcripts on file.
• Please upload a PDF version of your overall GPA calculation if your GPA is not clearly indicated on your official transcript. For Canadian and US universities, GPA is calculated using only upper-level (300, 400, and graduate-level) courses. For international students, GPA is calculated using all grades listed on the transcript.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your CV should outline professional employment experience, education, publications, and awards which you feel should be taken into account in considering your application for admission and/or scholarships. Please ensure that you list the titles of research projects / graduation theses. If your thesis or other writing is available online, please consider including links to your work.

UBC-Specific Statement of Purpose: A clearly written (two pages maximum) Statement of Purpose outlining your goals for your program. Specifically, you should detail why you would like to attend UBC to engage in studies leading to a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Please describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your interest area, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans or research goals, and your future career goals. Additionally, please indicate whether you have been awarded or have applied for any scholarships for your time in our program, and include amount of funding, duration of funding, etc.

TOEFL or IELTS scores (if required): See above for specific language proficiency requirements. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores must be sent in via ETS transfer from the test centres directly. We are unable to accept any other means of TOEFL or IELTS submission.

• For TOEFL submissions, please use the UBC institution code 0965 when sending in your scores to UBC. If asked for a department code, please indicate the Electrical Engineering department.
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• Name of person/department: Graduate School Admissions
• Address: 170-6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2, Canada

A scan of your Permanent Resident Card (if applicable): If you are a Permanent Resident of Canada, you are required to submit a PDF scan of both sides of your Permanent Residency card or, if you have not yet obtained a card, of your Record of Landing in Canada.

Three Reference Letters: All three reference letters must be submitted by your referees to your application. At least one of your references should detail your academic achievement and how you would perform in a graduate level degree program. Please be sure to contact your referees in advance of your application so that you have their correct contact information. When you apply, you will be asked to provide the following referee information, and an email will be automatically sent to them asking for their reference submission via either our e-reference form or uploading a written letter:

• An official institution email address - please note that we are unable to accept e-mails from Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, MSN or other free e-mail accounts for referees.
• Contact information at his/her institution
• Title or position held

GRE scores are not required: All applicants are welcome to submit a GRE score in support of their application if they wish, but it is not required for a complete application. If you choose to submit a GRE score, please ask GRE to submit their examination report to UBC using the institution code 0965.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Program overview Program structure Admission requirements Application process Tuition & funding

Program overview

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering is the highest-level degree offered by the department, providing expertise in a chosen area through intensive research. Students advance their analytical and practical knowledge through a combination of specialized courses and a research thesis completed under the supervision of an experienced faculty member. The objective of the PhD is to train highly qualified students who will contribute to the research, development and technological innovations of the department and academia in general. Where possible, research of interest to industry is encouraged.

Program structure

Degree requirements, (90 credits), doctor of/doctorate in philosophy (phd), admission requirements, admission requirements.

Admission on a full-time basis

• Master’s degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline.
• Holders of a bachelor’s degree will, in general, be considered for admission to a master’s program only. After completion of a minimum of one term of full-time study in the Master's degree, they may, upon application, be recommended by the Department and approved by the GCS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for admission to a PhD program.

Admission on a part-time basis

• Master’s degree with high standing in engineering, computer science or a cognate discipline.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions .

Application process

Application deadlines.

All applicants: Canadian / International / Permanent Resident

June 1 (all applicants)

October 1 (all applicants)

February 1 (all applicants)

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec , we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees.

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

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Ph.D. Program

Time to completion: 12 terms (4 years), funding information.

Eligible research-based students currently receive and have previously received a minimum of $13,000 plus tuition annually (excludes ancillary fees) through research grants, contracts, scholarships and teaching assistantships. Currently and previously, following the completion of the PhD Comprehensive exam, PhD funding will be and was increased to $14,000 annually. Starting Fall 2023, PhD students will receive a minimum of $17,000 plus tuition anually (excludes ancillary fees) through research grants, contracts, scholarships and teaching assistantships. Starting Fall 2023, following the completion of the PhD Comprehensive exam, PhD funding will be increased to $18,000 annually. To maintain fundable status, students must sustain an average of 78% at Western.  For information about the cost of living and educational expenses while at Western, please visit our  Financial Planning page .

Students are encouraged to review all opportunities available and apply to those for which you are eligible. 

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Ph.D. Program Requirements

• Only technical courses can be counted toward the degree requirements - professional development or non-technical courses would be considered outside the course requirements.
• Undergraduate courses can be taken as an audit with supervisory approval. Any undergraduate course taken would be above & beyond the degree requirement and will not be considered towards the degree.
• Students may request course credit exemption in accordace with the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Course Exepmtion Policy . All requests are subject to approval. Please contact the ECE Graduate Program Coordinator for more information.
• This module will be offered every Summer term. Students who begin the program on September 1, 2019 will be able to complete the module during Summer 2020. 
• Direct Entry PhD Candidates must complete 8 graduate courses, up to 2 may be exempt with permission from the Graduate Program Chair. 
• 1st attemt at completion must be made during the 4th term of enrollment in the PhD program
• Direct Entry PhD - 1st attempt must be made during the 6th term of enrollment
• Complete 2 seminar sessions over the course of degree
• Successful presentation, defense, and submission of a research thesis ( Thesis Defense Timeline )
• Students enrolled in the PhD program MUST register in every term from initial registration until all degree requirements are complete.  If unable to register, the student may apply for a Leave of Absence . 

Ph.D. Course Offerings

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Course Enrollment Forms

• Add Graduate Course Outside Home Program Form
• Graduate Course Drop Form
• Graduate Course Add Form
• Graduate Course Audit Form
• Course Exemption Policy

Request Forms

• Graduate Student Off Campus Request Form
• PhD Thesis Examination Request Form
• PhD Request for Registration Extension Form

Other Forms

• PhD Proposed Program Form
• PhD Comprehensive Form
• PhD Comprehensive Exam policy
• PhD Comprehensive Examination Extension Request Form
• PhD Annual Progress Report Form
• Travel Award Application Form

Ph.D. Annual Progress Report

SGPS requires that student’s progress be evaluated annually by the student’s Advisory Committee.  The Advisory Committee shall consist of the supervisor(s) and two members.  At least one of the members should be from the same area of research as the student.  Each member must have at least non-core SGPS membership status.  For PhD students, the Annual Progress Report needs to be submitted by March 31 st .

A Progress Report should normally be submitted following a Face-to-Face Advisory Committee meeting.  However, the meeting may be substituted by a Review-via-Report format, if the supervisor(s) proposes, and the student and Advisory Committee agree to.

Face-to-Face meetings must be held under the following conditions:

• If the student, supervisor and/or a member of the Advisory Committee, or the Graduate Chair requests a Face-to-Face meeting
• When student cannot complete their thesis requirements within the normal 12 term period, each and every Progress Report, starting from the 12 th term, must be done through a Face-to-Face meeting, so that the Committee can closely monitor the progress.
• If any significant issue has been raised in the last Progress Report which imposed a condition, the following Progress Report must be done by a Face-to-Face meeting.

At any time and under any condition, if the student, supervisor, Graduate Chair and/or a member of the Advisory Committee, requests a review meeting, the supervisor must arrange such a meeting within 3 weeks of the request. Such a meeting must be a Face-to-Face meeting and a Progress Report must be completed.

Important Dates:

• Parts I & II of the PhD Annual Progress report must be completed by the student by March 30 th (or the following Monday if March 31 th falls on a weekend).
• Part III of the PhD Annual Progress report must be completed by the supervisor by April 30 th .
• Part IV of the PhD Annual Progress report must be completed by the Advisory Committee by June 15th.

For More Information Please review the Annual Progress Review Document .

Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam

The main purpose of the PhD comprehensive examination is to:

• Assess the suitability of the candidate for graduate work at the doctoral level,
• Identify areas of weakness (if any) of the candidate in his/her discipline and field of specialization,
• Evaluate the scope of the proposed research for suitability and feasibility.

 The exam will focus primarily on (1) the research topic and related background knowledge, and (2) the research proposal.

Failure to pass the examination may result in a requirement to withdraw from the program. The exam may have one of three outcomes: (a) Pass without condition , (b) Pass with conditions (to be satisfied for continued registration), or (c) Fail .

A student who fails the first attempt at the comprehensive examination may be required to withdraw or may be granted permission to attempt the examination again within a period of three months. A student who has passed with conditions but fails to satisfy the conditions shall be required to withdraw.

Completion Timeline :

• Students are required to attempt their comprehensive exam by the end of their 4 th term since the first registration in the Ph.D. program.
• Student who are granted permission to re-attempt the examination must pass the comprehensive exam successfully (with no conditions) before the end of the 5th term of the Ph.D. study.
• Course work must be completed before the comprehensive exam, otherwise special approval required from the Associate Chair (Graduate).

Direct Entry Ph.D.:  In the case of Direct Entry PhD, the comprehensive exam must take place by the 6th term of enrollment.

MESc to PhD Transfers:  In the case of a transfer from the MESc to PhD program, the PhD Comprehensive Examination must take place by the 6th term of initial registration in the MESc program.

The Committee

• The examination committee should be proposed by the student’s advisor at least three weeks before the date of the oral examination. 
• The advisor in consultation with the examination committee will specify at least two subject areas related to the fundamental aspects of the proposed research. 
• A Ph.D. comprehensive examination committee shall normally consist of at least three members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (at least 1 of whom should not be from the advisory committee and at least 1 who should be a regular ECE member) and a chair appointed by the graduate coordinator.
• The examining committee shall be formed at least 3 weeks before the proposed examination date and approved by the associate chair (Graduate), who will ensure that each committee has sufficient members who are knowledgeable of the subject area of the student’s research project. The chief advisor may be a member of the examining committee but not the chair.

The Proposal

• The research proposal must be limited to 20 pages (including figures, tables, and references).
• The report should be formatted with 1.5 line spacing and a 12 pt font.
• Literature Review : Discuss the literature relevant to the proposal, placing the proposed research in the context of the latest development in the field of research. Strengths and weaknesses of previous research must be emphasized.
• Discussion/Methodology: The student must describe the methods/proposed approaches and research tools that the student will be using in his/her research. Sufficient details must be provided to allow the committee members to assess the feasibility of the proposed research. Any progress or findings made to date must be included.
• Proposal: Summary of the proposed research and timetable describing the research milestones/deliverables with expected start and end dates.
• Significance: A statement that highlights the anticipated significance of the proposed research
• The proposal must be submitted to the committee at least 10 days before the exam date. 

The Presentation

• During the oral examination, the candidate must make a short oral presentation (limited to 30 minutes) on the research project at the beginning of the examination
• This will be followed by questions to the candidate from each member of the committee.
• The oral examination is closed

The Results

• The candidate 'Passed without conditions'
• The candidate 'Passed with specific conditions' listed on their report. (Successful completion of the conditions by the due date assigned is required to Pass. Failure to meet conditions or the deadline for conditions would be considered a Fail. In this case the student will either be required to attempt a 2nd examination or withdraw from the program.) 
• In the event of a failed exam the committee may recommend a re-examination attempt or the committee may recommend the candidate transfers to the MESc program. The second examination attempt must take place within three (3) months of the first exam.
• If the candidate Fails the 2nd attempt they may be required to withdraw from the program (the candidate may be allowed to transfer to the MESc program)

Failure to Complete the Comprehensive Exam

If the comprehensive exam is not completed before the end of 5th term, the student’s academic record will be sealed. The student’s PhD advisory committee shall meet and submit a report to the graduate committee during the first two weeks of the 6th term. The student’s file will be discussed at the graduate committee. The graduate committee may request to withdraw the student from the program. The examination committee should be proposed by the student’s advisor at least three weeks before the date of the oral examination. The advisor in consultation with the examination committee will specify at least two subject areas related to the fundamental aspects of the proposed research. These subject areas must be included in the PhD comprehensive examination submission form.

Thesis Exam Information

Please see  the SGPS Thesis Guide  for information on formatting, timelines, preliminary submission, exam requirements and final submission. 

PhD Own Your Future - Professional Development Program

The  Own Your Future  doctoral professional development program creates career-ready graduates with the  Power Skills  necessary to excel in their studies and achieve their future goals.  Assess  your own strengths and opportunities for growth and focus on what you want to get out of your time here at Western.

How to Participate?

• Join in one or more   Own Your Future   Workshops  
• Take 10-15 minutes to reflect on your current skills using the “ Own Your Future Power Skills Assessment " (Western Identity required)
• Connect with your peers as part of the   Own Your Future   Linkedin Group

https://www.uwo.ca/ownyourfuture/

Request for Academic Consideration

If, on medical or compassionate or other legitimate grounds, you are unable to meet your academic responsibilities, i.e., unable to write term tests, quizzes, project reports or final examinations or complete other required components of the course (e.g. project(s), presentation(s), case studies, or any other activity assigned as required by the course instructor), then you can request for accommodation.

To request accommodation, complete the Request for Academic Consideration Form and submit it along with the supporting documents via Kuali, to the Associate Dean (Graduate) Office. The accommodation request must be submitted either in advance or no later than one week after the date of course activity for which the accommodation is sought.

You should understand that academic accommodation will not be granted automatically on request. You must demonstrate that there are compelling medical or compassionate or other legitimate grounds that can be documented before academic accommodation will be considered.

The Associate Dean’s Office will review the accommodation request and convey the decision to the student and copy, Course Instructor and the Graduate Office of student’s home department. Note that the confidential information related to the accommodation is not shared with the Instructor and the Departmental Graduate Office.

If the accommodation request is approved, the Course Instructor has to convey the accommodation arrangement to the student and provide a copy to the Departmental Graduate Office.

Link to the  Academic Consideration Form

To learn more about Academic Accommodation

Career Development

Western Engineering's Career Services

The Western Engineering Career Services team supports the Faculty of Engineering in its goal of providing the best student experience through experiential learning opportunities. Students have the opportunity to participate in Co-op which ensures a seamless transition from student life to employment and their career. Western Engineering offers both an undergraduate and graduate co-op program to its students. Co-op provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning in the workplace through hands-on experience, while building a professional network and earning a salary. In addition, research shows that participating in a co-op work term has a positive impact on students' grades when they return to their studies. Western Engineering's Career Services engage students in self-discovery and assist them with career planning, career exploration, and career development to help meet their career goals. Our team offers one-to-one virtual or in-person career appointments where students can get support on resume building, and interview skills, as well as a wide variety of career-focused workshops throughout the academic year.

SGPS Career Development

Western University offers a variety of excellent resources for you to invest in your personal and professional growth. The Career Development site is a central resource that lists all professional development resources available to graduate students, including online modules and discipline-specific resources.

Writing Support Center

The Writing Support Centre is now offering both in-person and online services to help you meet the expectations of graduate level writing.

Location Room 4100, Western Student Services Building London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Contact Information Phone: 519-661-3655 Email:  [email protected]

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Accessible Education provides supports and services to students with disabilities at Western, in all programs and faculties.

Location Accessible Education is located on the 4th floor of the Western Student Services Building (WSSB). WSSB is on the west side of campus between the University Community Centre (UCC) and the Weldon Library. 

Contact Information phone: (519) 661-2147 email: [email protected]  

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Western’s Human Rights Office (HRO) provides information on the University’s discrimination and harassment policies and other human rights-related issues. They are here to help you, whether you are a student, staff or faculty member. They are dedicated to making Western a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all members of the University community.

Location Room 2319, Sommerville House, N6A 3K7

Contact Information phone: 519-661-3334 email:  [email protected]

Office of the Ombudsperson

The Office of the Ombudsperson provides a safe, confidential environment in which students can discuss a University-related problem or concern. They work with students to help identify the root of the problem and create strategies for resolving it. In situations where there is no further recourse, they may investigate or review a decision and may recommend a remedy. However, the recommendations of the Ombudsperson are not binding. 

For quick questions regarding any university-related problems, feel free to call or email the Ombudsperson's office. If you are emailing or completing an online appointment request, please be sure to tell them whether you are a graduate or undergraduate student and what you wish to discuss. This information will be kept confidential, but helps Ombuds staff prepare for the meeting.

For more in-depth issues, the Ombudsperson recommends you   Schedule an Appointment online .

Location Western Student Services Room 3135, Third Floor Western University Main Campus

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contact Information phone: (519) 661-3573 email:  [email protected]

Scholastic Integrity

Graduate Students in the ECE Department are expected to meet and uphold Western University's standards of Academic Integrity. 

For the complete policy and regulations see:  http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/scholastic_discipline_grad.pdf

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PhD Program

The PhD program prepares candidates for a career in engineering teaching, research, or consulting. The program offers opportunities for advanced research in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, and Water Resources Engineering. The PhD program is available in full-time as well as part-time studies. The program provides advanced training in the engineering sciences and research methodology through a combination of course work, independent research, a qualifying examination, and the production and defence of a research dissertation.  

Program Fees

Please refer to  Student Financial Services  for further information about Graduate Fees.  

Degree Requirements

The prescribed program of study must consist of no fewer than 2.0 credits in addition to those taken as part of the MASc degree. At least 1.0 of the credits must be engineering graduate courses. Of the remaining 1.0 credits, 0.5 credits must be at the graduate level, and the other 0.5 credits may be graduate credits or senior undergraduate engineering credits. Depending on the student's background, the advisory committee may specify more than 2.0 credits, including undergraduate make-up courses. If make-up courses are deemed necessary, they will be considered additional courses.

PhD Qualifying Examination

The PhD Qualifying Examination should be no later than the student's fifth registered semester (full-time students).  The examination is held after the student has completed the required coursework. 

At that time the Advisory Committee will request the SOE Associate Director, Graduate Studies to schedule the examination by using the  School of Engineering Qualifying Examination Request Form .  At the same time the Advisory Committee will submit an evaluation of the student’s coursework and of his/her potential as a researcher. The Associate Director, Graduate Studies will select the Examination Committee as outlined in the  Graduate Calendar .

The examination includes written and oral components and is normally completed within a two-week period.  The written part consists of four examinations, each 90 minutes in length, and is to be completed within two consecutive days.  The oral examination will follow one week later and will not exceed 3 hours in length.   

PhD Final Examination

Candidates for the PhD Degree must submit a thesis on research of an approved topic. The thesis is expected to contribute significantly to knowledge in the field, and the candidate must explain this contribution. The thesis must demonstrate mature scholarship and critical judgement and be sufficiently meritorious to warrant publication in reputable scholarly journals in the field. The SOE Associate Director, Graduate Studies will arrange for an Examination Committee as outlined in the  Graduate Calendar . The duration of the examination will not exceed 3.5 hours and will follow the format outlined in the  School of Engineering Guidelines for Oral Examination of Thesis .   

Typical Program Timeline (Full-Time)

Collaborative international development studies (ids) designation.

Students in the  Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering  fields can choose to combine their PhD with an IDS designation (PhD.ENGG + IDEV). The collaborative IDS specialization provides an opportunity for advanced students to engage with interdisciplinary development theories and to conduct research on international development. Completion of the IDS program adds the designation "International Development Studies” to the PhD degree. This designation provides the necessary disciplinary qualifications for the academic job market as well as the interdisciplinary breadth required for development policy and practice.  

Students complete requirements for the departmental degree as well as the IDS components which consist of two core courses:

• IDEV*6800 [0.50] Theories and Debates in Development
• IDEV*6850 [0.50] Development Research and Practice

Students must obtain a minimum final grade of 75% in each of the two IDS PhD core courses to remain in the IDS collaborative specialization.

Requirements from the School of Engineering:

• Two graduate level Engineering courses (to be selected in consultation with Advisor)

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Updated on 26 October, 2023

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Electronics and communication is one of the most sought-after career opportunities chosen by STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ) background students. Getting a master’s degree in electric and communication from Canada enables students to gain added knowledge in the specialization of their choice. With emerging digital advances in this technological era, electric and communication programs are very much in demand. An MS in Electronics and Communication in Canada is a 2-year full-time program and top-ranked universities like the University of British Columbia and McGill University offer this course. The Canadian job market is flourishing with new job opportunities for fresh graduates at a high salary package. The entire course results around the students’ gaining industrial as well as theoretical knowledge about designing, developing, maintaining, and testing the systems in electronics and communication. There are globally ranked universities offering MS courses in Canada for electronics and communication. Keep reading to know more about the courses and programs along with the fee structure and job opportunities in Canada.

Top universities for MS in Canada in Electronics and Communication

Canadian universities hold global prestige and recognition since they are ranked highly by the top-ranking systems. The universities in Canada are well known for their master’s courses and programs in electronics and communication. If you are willing to take up a course in electronics and communication, here’s a list of universities in Canada for MS in electronics and communication that you would prefer to pursue –

1. McGill University

2. University of Ontario

3. Ottawa University

4. University of Alberta

5. University of Waterloo

6. Dalhousie University

7. Western University

8. Queen’s University

9. British Columbia University

10. Ontario Institute of Technology

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Specialization

In the discipline of electronics and communication, students get scope for specialization in areas that include communication digital systems, electronics, power systems, and data science . The best thing about Canadian universities is that the university allows the students to choose any course that incorporates the discipline of electric and communication fieldwork. Some of the top-ranked specializations that are popular under electric and communication courses are –

1. Data Science

2. Biomedical device

3. Pattern recognition

4. Smart grid and renewable energy

5. Digital signal processing

6. Microseismic fault location

7. X-ray lithography

8. Microelectronics

9. Integrated circuits

10. Energy storage

11. Computer engineering

12. Optoelectronic materials

Level of education

MS in Electrical and Communication is a post-graduation level of education meant for students with a full-time undergraduate course or degree from a recognized board of study. Students with an electrical or communication background in the undergraduate level of study are eligible to apply for an MS in electrical and communication courses in Canada. After the completion of a master’s in electrical and communication, students can opt for Ph.D. or doctoral programs along with other job opportunities. The course for MS in electrical and communication ranges from one year to two years of coursework.

The average fee for MS in Electronics and Communication in Canada

The average tuition fee for MS in Electronics and Communication in Canada is CAD 16,816.00 (~INR 11 lakhs) per year. The course fee depends upon the type of university whether it is a public or private university. Private universities are much more expensive in comparison to Canadian public universities. Let us quickly take a look at the average fee structure for the top-ranked universities for electronics and communication –

1. McGill University: CAD 21,709.00 (~INR 13 lakhs) per year

2. University of Ottawa : CAD 14,636.00 (~INR 89,000) per year

3. University of Alberta: CAD 10,260.00 (~INR 62,000) per year

4. University of Waterloo: CAD 20,514.00 (~INR 12 lakhs) per year

5. Dalhousie University: CAD 9,192.00 (INR 560138) per year

6. Queen’s University: CAD 12,927.00 (INR 787740) per year

7. University of British Columbia: CAD 8,605.00 (INR 524268) per year

Job prospects

The Canadian economy is one of the strongest and emerging economies in the world with huge scope for fresh graduates. The overall rate of employment for electrical and communication engineers in Canada is expected to grow by around 7% from the year 2018 to 2026. Some of the best job prospects for fresh graduates with a degree in electricity and communication in the Canadian job market are –

1. Electronics Engineer: $66,600 – $124,500 (~INR 75 lakhs approx)

2. Electronics Design Engineer: $67,200 – $124,400 (~INR 76 lakhs approx)

3. Desktop Support Engineer: $53,000 – $92,000 (~INR 56 lakhs approx)

4. Service Engineer: $60,000 – $105,000 (~INR 64 lakhs approx)

5. Communications Engineer. $62,000 – $91,000 (~INR 55 lakhs approx)

6. Technical Director: $54,000 – $94,200 (INR 57 lakhs approx)

7. Network Planning Engineer: $69,300 – $127,200 (INR INR 77 lakhs approx)

Expected remuneration

The average electronics engineer salary in Canada is $85,000 (~INR 52 lakhs) per year or $43.59 (INR 2655) per hour for fresh graduates. For experienced ones, the salary is around $106,000 (INR 65 lakhs) and hourly it is more than $68 (INR 4143 per hour).

Electric and communication programs are regarded as one of the most demanding fields of engineering in Canada. Many job prospects are available after individuals complete MS courses in Canada for Electronics and Communication. The post-study work permit availability in Canada makes it a lucrative career opportunity for students.

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Is Canada good for MS in ECE?

Canada is good for MS in Electronics and Communication courses as it is home to some of the top-ranked universities. The job market is forecasted to produce around 1800 new job openings for electrical and electronic engineers annually in the next five years. The replacement of the retiring engineers will drive at least 65% of these new openings in the coming five years.

Which country is best for MS in ECE?

For MS in ECE, the USA is renowned for having exemplary higher education programs. The universities in the USA are top-ranked and offer the best courses along with lucrative job opportunities. The second-best country for MS in ECE is Canada as the education system is well known and the job market is very promising and growing.

What are the MS courses available for ECE students in Canada?

Below are the MS courses available for ECE students in Canada –

1. Electrical Engineering (MS in EE) 2. Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS in ECE) 3. Master in Electronics Engineering Technology 4. Postgraduate Certificate in mobile Solutions Development 5. Postgraduate Certificate in Technical Communication 6. Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Design Technology

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MS in ECE in Canada: Top Universities for MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Canada

Electric and communication programs are in demand with developing digital advances in this technological era. Masters in ECE in Canada is a branch of studies that deals with the science of electrons that covers a broad range of applications like radio, computers, television, telecommunication, etc. It is a 2-year postgraduate degree that focuses on in-depth communication theory study. The complete course results in the students' gaining industrial and hypothetical knowledge about developing, designing, maintaining, and testing systems in electronics and communication. The average program fee for MS in Electronics and Communication in Canada is CAD 16,816.00 (INR 11 lakhs) per year.

So, if you're interested in pursuing an electronics and communication engineering master's in Canada, we have aligned all the required details for MS in ECE in Canada in this blog.

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With the increase of manufacturing industries, particularly in the developing countries, the demand for engineers with an MS in electronics & communication engineering is growing. Some of the benefits of choosing this course are:

1.Great Starting Pay

An electronics engineer has an opportunity in India and Abroad. Salary packages offered to electronics engineers vary upon various factors such as credentials, active region, working skills, recruiters, and many other terms. The average salary for an electronics engineer in Canada is 64381 CAD.

2.Lucrative Subjects Offered in ECE

Canada's electronics and communication engineering courses cover a series of design and development areas applicable to electronic systems and communication projects. International students will gain the knowledge and skills required for a professional engineer to design and advance strategies for applications such as mobile-cellular communications, instrumentation, electronics design, wireless communications, broadcasting, remote control, and monitoring.

3.An advantage in Job and Placement

Electronics and Communication Engineering jobs signify over 50% of all available jobs in engineering. ECE students usually get jobs in companies having operations in software, hardware, i.e., Electronics, Communications, and Electrical; this is the primary benefit that is not obtainable to students of other streams.

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Program Structure & Course Curriculum for MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Canada

The main subjects taught during the course include:

•  Optical signal processing.
• Advanced digital signal processing
• Applied mathematics
• Electronics and communication engineering
• Neural networks
• Various other electives

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Top 10 Universities in Canada for MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE engineers are responsible for offering advanced solutions to meet the needs of our modern world. For that resolution, international students need to progress their skills and knowledge to get a head start in an engineering career requiring professional skills and adaptability. Some of the Canadian universities offering MS in electronics and communication engineering programs are:

• University of Toronto
• McGill University
• University of Alberta
• Western University
• University of Ottawa
• University of Manitoba
• University of Calgary
• Queen’s University
• University of Saskatchewan
• University of Victoria

Let’s discuss in detail about these universities offering MS in electronics and communication engineering courses in Canada.

1. University of Toronto

University of Toronto offers electronics and communication engineering courses in Canada. International students of master of engineering in electrical and computer engineering programs choose to study in communications, computer, biomedical, photonics, electromagnets, electronics, energy systems, and system control. Students can complete this program in 1 year or take a maximum of 3 years to complete the program.

2. McGill University

The M. Eng. of Engineering (Non-Thesis) program at McGill University is more professional than the thesis option. International students are provided with a solid context in electrical and computer engineering, both in terms of range across the entire field and depth in the area of specialty. Also, students who choose the non-thesis option must register for six research project courses over the period of their three terms of residency, in addition to the graduate courses nominated by the supervisor.

3. University of Alberta

The Master of Science degree is a research program offered by the department of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Alberta . International students will study biophysical measurement, power electronics, instrumentation, microfabrication, digital computer processing of images, intelligent systems engineering, devices, etc.

4. Western University

Electrical & Computer Engineering at Western University is a course-based program and includes the following options such as power systems engineering, software engineering, robotics and control, and communication systems and data networking. The university aims to bring a high-quality learning environment that implants innovation, intellectual curiosity, and best practice in learning, teaching, and allowing students to attain their full academic potential.

5. University of Ottawa

The master's in electronics and computer engineering is a 2 years program at the University of Ottawa . International students can choose areas of specialisation from systems and machine intelligence, signal, speech, and image processing, computer-aided design for electronic circuits, microwaves and electromagnetics, computer communication networks and distributed systems, and digital and optical communications.

6. University of Manitoba

The electrical and computer engineering program at University of Manitoba comprises coursework and research, which end up in a thesis presentation. Whether the international student has an area of interest that involves energy, communications, automation, health, computers, technology, or almost any other field of study, this program will help the student pursue a successful career.

7. University of Calgary

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at University of Calgary is course-based obtainable on both full-time (2 years) and part-time (4 to 6 years) basis.  International students can study in several sub-disciplines such as energy and environmental systems (Interdisciplinary), software engineering, and environmental engineering (Interdisciplinary).

8. Queen’s University

The Electrical and Computer Engineering degree at Queen’s University has 3 options: course-based with an academic project, course-based, and course-based with an internship. International students will be studying Computer & Software Engineering, Communications & Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Electromagnetics, Photonics, etc.

9. University of Saskatchewan

MEng in Electrical Engineering is offered on a full-time basis at University of Saskatchewan . The program consists of thesis and project options for a minimum of 30 units. International students may be involved in a particular research-oriented activity, teamwork with industry, or research centres in Canada. This program's primary research areas in digital systems, communications, power systems, and electronic materials.

10. University of Victoria

The MEng program at University of Victoria   is planned to prepare students for advanced professional activity in several industrial settings. Some of the courses that students will study in this program are fluid dynamics, biomedical-mechanical systems, machine design, mechatronics and robotics, and vehicles (ground, aircraft, watercraft)

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Eligibility Criteria and Admission Requirements for MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Ever since technology development, electronics and communication have been key areas required by all industries. There are some eligibility criteria and admission requirements that a student needs to follow to get admission to Canadian universities.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• English Language Proficiency Test
• GRE/GMAT Scores
• Work Experience
• Canada Study Permit

Let’s know in detail about these requirements for electronics and communication engineering masters in canada.

• Bachelor's Degree

International students must have an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering or equal from a recognized institution. The minimum requirement for the MEng program is B average or 73-76% in the last two years of academic study.

The minimum eligibility requirements, international students, addressing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency test, including IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL minimum score of 90.

To apply for masters in ECE in Canada, international students need to submit GRE/GMAT scores. The average score required for GRE is between 300- 320, and GMAT is 550. 

As work experience is not mandatory for all Canadian universities, some universities may ask for at least 2 to 3 years of work experience. 

International students studying master's in electronics and communication engineering in Canada need to apply for a Canada study permit. Applications for a study visa will only be accepted once the university has issued an acceptance letter.

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Documents Required for MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Canada

There are various other additional documents required for taking admission in Canadian universities. Some of them are:

•   2 letters of recommendation
• Academic Transcripts
• Updated Resume
• Statement of Interest
• GRE/GMAT Scores 
• Proof of Funds
• Valid Passport

Admission Process for Masters in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Canada

There are some following steps that international students need to follow to apply for universities in Canada.

1.International students interested in pursuing electronics and communication engineering courses in Canada are required to select the Canadian university and then fill out the application form available on respective websites.

2.After submitting the application form, a student must gather the academic transcripts such as a bachelor’s degree or other essential documents needed for admission.

3.International students must submit English test scores as needed by the Canadian university.

4.After submitting all the official documents for the application process, prepare for the interview rounds with university officials.

5.If you clear all your interview rounds you will get an acceptance letter from the university for the masters program. 

6.After receiving and giving confirmation the necessary thing to do is start applying for a Canadian study permit. 

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Cost of Studying MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering

The cost of studying master's in electronics and communication engineering includes tuition fees and the cost of living in Canada.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for MS in Electrical Engineering in Canada generally ranges from 10,000 to 34,000 CAD (61,31448.18 - 20, 84703.81 INR)  per year, depending on the university.

Cost of living

Living expenses will vary significantly based on your location and lifestyle, with major cities typically being more costly to live in Canada. The average cost of living on campus in Canada is 8,000 to 10,000 CAD ( 49,0518.54 - 61,3148.18 INR)  per year, and if living in a shared apartment off-campus, it will cost around 400 to 700 CAD (24,525.93 - 42,920.37 INR) per month.

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Scholarships to Study Electronics and Communication Engineering Courses in Canada

There are various scholarships offered to international students who are pursuing masters in electronics and communication engineering. Some of them are:

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Career Opportunities after MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Canada

An electronics and communication engineer can perform in consumer electronics, aviation, avionics, manufacturing, distribution, communication & telecommunication, etc. After achieving adequate knowledge, you can naturally earn attractive salary packages in this field.

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So, if you’re willing to pursue a career in MS in electronics and communication engineering in Canada, try to get into the best Canadian university and get good experience in your course. The better the knowledge you gain at the university level, the easier it will be to fit yourself at work. You can also connect with our Yocket Professionals and plan your journey to Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions about MS in Electronics and Communication Engineering

What are the subjects in MS for ECE?

Some of the following subjects are: 1. Semiconductor Devices 2. Electronic Devices and Circuits 3. Communication skills 4. Electrical Engineering 5. Principles of Management & Economics 6. Analog Devices and Circuits 7. Computer Organisation

Is Canada good for MS in ECE?

Yes, Canada is good for MS in ECE as there are ample opportunities for engineers in the electrical and communication domain in Canada. 

How many electrical engineers are there in Canada?

There are around 40,000 electrical and electronics engineers working in Canada.

What is the highest paying engineering job in Canada?

Some of the highest paying engineering job in Canada are: 1. Structural Engineers 2. Senior Civil Engineers 3. Geotechnical Engineers 4. Transportation Engineers 5. Construction Technician

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