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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The thesis-based PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering places students in a research community working on practical engineering problems. A supervisor is required but need not be in place before the program starts. Specializations include Software Engineering and interdisciplinary areas such as wearable technology and medical imaging.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Software Engineering  |  Duration: Expected completion four years; six years maximum; part-time available  |  Intake: September 1 (deadline January 31) and January 1 (deadline April 30)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Two to five courses minimum including two professional development courses, oral and written candidacy exams, and a thesis defended in an open oral defence.

Career pathways

High-tech companies as senior research and development engineer, system or network architect, system designer or software architect; academia as assistant professor or instructor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/electrical-computer-engineering-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for admission , the Schulich School of Engineering minimum requirements are as follows: MSc degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or software engineering. A minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale or equivalent. Transfer from MSc to PhD program is allowed only after the successful completion of all courses required for the MSc degree with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Two reference letters. Holders of MSc or equivalent degrees in Science, Medicine, Kinesiology or other Engineering, if accepted, may be required to take additional senior undergraduate Engineering courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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