PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Contribute new knowledge to the technologies shaping the future. Guided by a faculty advisor, you’ll develop and defend a thesis in electrical and computer engineering, with opportunities to work alongside world-class researchers and use cutting-edge research facilities.

Faculty: Price Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 3.5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

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.

Career pathways

Pursue a career across a wide range of fields, with opportunities in academia, advanced research, industry, government and the public or private sectors.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

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.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

Explore more study programmes

Engineering