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

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering satisfies the demand in academia and industry for highly qualified personnel in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our PhD in Electrical Engineering program is directed to graduates from the existing Master’s in Engineering programs at Lakehead University and outstanding graduates at the post graduate level from other universities. The objective of the program is to foster students’ scholarly skills and independent research abilities through a combination of formal course work and dissertation (research) work. The general areas of specialization in the program are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,999.99 (11,52,283) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Barrie STEM Hub Campus

Downtown Barrie,

Barrie,

Canada,

ON L4M 1A4, Ontario, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,999.99 (11,52,283) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, students must have a Masters degree or its equivalent with an academic average as specified by the academic unit. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of Master's courses taken and academic standing.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60

Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (

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

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