MScE Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

The graduate programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) attract students from all over the globe; approximately 26 countries have been represented by our graduate students over the past decade. The department endeavors to create a warm, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere in which graduate students are encouraged to develop their full potential. Graduate class sizes are typically small, allowing for substantial interaction between students and professors.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time (co-op available) | Intake: Fall, Winter | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Biomedical Engineering, Communication Systems, Controls and Instrumentation, Electromagnetic Systems, Electronics and Digital / Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants interested in the research-based programs may contact individual faculty by email to inquire about potential research opportunities and funding. However, please understand that some faculty find it difficult to respond to the large number of email inquiries they receive and prefer to concentrate their efforts on reviewing and assessing the completed applications that have been forwarded to them. Should a potential supervisor wish to speak with you, they will contact you directly. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum average of 8

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,282 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Computer Science graduate application deadline is December 15, with April 30 for Winter term (MCS, PhD only) and May 31 for Winter term (MCSC only).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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