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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lakehead University

Lakehead University, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay and Barrie STEM Hub) is a thesis-route doctorate for graduates of Lakehead's engineering master's programs and outstanding graduates of other universities. It fosters scholarly skills and independent research through formal coursework and dissertation research.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Intake: Winter (January) and Spring/Summer 2027 open; Fall (September) 2027 opens October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Formal coursework and a dissertation in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related area with at least a 70% average; a supervisor must be identified before admission.

Main intake: September (Fall). January (Winter) intake for select programs including Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering; May (Spring) intake for Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Forest Sciences.

Lakehead has three intake periods: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (May/July).

Applications are received continually; recommended complete package dates: February 1 for a Fall start, September 16 for a Winter start and January 15 for a Spring start. The non-refundable application fee is $125 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/admissions/how-to-apply

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