Electrical and Computer Engineering (Quantum Information) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, located on Waterloo's main campus. Conduct research and generate new knowledge to shape the future while learning about and engaging in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information with the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Collaborative Quantum Information program. Electrical and Computer Engineering is at the core of almost everything – through coursework, original research and a thesis, you’ll explore creative and innovative solutions for the everyday needs of society spanning from communications to energy and technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 48 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis.

Career pathways

You’ll have the opportunity to work in our world-class research labs and centres, establish connections with our partners in industry, and access a suite of competitive funding opportunities, preparing you for a career in academia, leading engineering firms, corporations or government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is based upon the student's academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent research. Normally an overall standing equivalent to 80% in either a relevant thesis-based master's degree or a University of Waterloo Master of Engineering (MEng) degree that includes a completed ECE 699 Master of Engineering Project course. At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.

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 applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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