Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alberta, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Alberta

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree puts an emphasis on research and culminates with a high-quality thesis. PhD applicants are typically first admitted to the MSc program. They must take a pre-determined number of courses to demonstrate their proficiency before being recommended for the PhD program. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate courses leading to the MEng, MSc, and PhD degrees to qualified graduates of recognized universities.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,518.72 (6,37,923) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,518.72 (6,37,923) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum requirements for admission to the PhD program are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least of 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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