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Master of Engineering (MEng) Course-based, Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The course-based MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a professional master's for career advancement in any sector, with an optional Software Engineering specialization (8 or 12 month cohort) and an Engineering, Energy and Environment interdisciplinary specialization. No supervisor is required. An 8 to 16 month paid internship is available with limited spots.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Software Engineering  |  Duration: One to two years full-time; six years maximum; part-time available; the internship stream extends the program to three years  |  Intake: September 1 (deadline April 1) and January 1 (deadline August 1) for all applicants  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

10 courses; students can combine courses around the theme of sustainable electrical energy.

Career pathways

Electrical engineer, software engineer or computer engineer. The degree is usually a final degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MEng (course-based) with specialization in Software Engineering: . In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies' admission requirement s and the Schulich School of Engineering requirements, the Department requires: Master of Engineering A four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer or software engineering. Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree in other disciplines may be considered but additional undergraduate courses in electrical engineering or computer or software engineering (as determined by the Graduate Program Director) may be required. Master of Engineering, Specialization in Software Engineering A four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized institution. Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution may be exempt from taking the 9 units of foundation 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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