Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Canada

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What will I learn?

Graduate students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member in one of four research areas. Our research programs and laboratories are supported by four technologists, and also by staff from the Engineering Computer Centre. The Department is connected to other Divisions across campus, including Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering. It is composed of 21 faculty and 8 technical and administrative support staff. Four faculty members in this complement hold chair positions: Tony C.Y. Chung (NSERC/SaskPower Senior Industrial Research Chair in Smart Grid Technologies), Ha Nguyen (NSERC/Cisco Systems Research Chair in Mining Solutions), Safa Kasap (Centennial Enhancement Chair in Photonics), and Brian Berscheid (Barbhold Chair in Information Technology).

Our major research areas:

  • Communications
  • Digital systems
  • Electronic materials
  • Power systems

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$4,932.00 (2,99,108) per year
CAN $1,644.00 per term (Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate)

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

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Engineering

University of Saskatchewan,

57 Campus Drive,

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan (SK),

S7N 5A9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units USask equivalent).

Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.

English language proficiency requirements

  • IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
  • TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
  • PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
  • CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60

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

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About University of Saskatchewan

USask is a research-intensive university in Western Canada, home to a dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.

  • Beautiful riverside campus exceeding 2,000 acres
  • International student community representing 130 countries
  • Top 15 Canadian research university
  • Scholarships and bursaries available