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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs at the masters (MESc and MEng) and doctoral (PhD) level in the following research areas: biomedical systems, communications systems and data networking, applied electrostatics and electromagnetics, microsystems and digital signal processing, power systems engineering, robotics and control and software engineering. doctoral professional development program will help you become a career-ready graduate with the skills necessary to excel in your studies and achieve your future goals.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: 12 Terms (Full-time studies) 18-24 Terms (Flex-time studies)  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based programme, 12 Terms (Full-time studies) 18-24 Terms (Flex-time studies) in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a research master’s degree in engineering, physical, computer or life sciences. Achieved at least a 78% average in the master's degree. Additional Requirements. Work experience is not mandatory, but applicants with work experience are given special consideration. Application deadline: Domestic applicants: Admissions are offered on a rolling basis. Applicants will be considered for the next available term. International applicants: April 30 - Fall Term August 31 - Winter Term December 31 - Summer Term Please refer to the ECE graduate website for details regarding supporting documentation deadlines and acceptance notifications.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes.

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