Study Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Software Engineering at University of New Brunswick in Canada,

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Software Engineering

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD is a research degree for which the major requirement is the successful completion of a thesis. Candidates for the PhD should normally hold a Master's degree in electrical engineering. Candidates are required to successfully complete two oral examinations and one written qualifying examination. The degree requires successful completion of a research proposal, a thesis and an approved course program of a minimum of nine credit hours beyond the Master's level. In some cases, candidates may be required to register initially for the MScE. Transfer to the PhD program may then be permitted after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's performance.Length: Up to 24 months (MEng), Two years (MScE), Four (PhD) YearsEntry Terms: Fall, Winter

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,010.00 (US$ 12,945) per year
International Health Travel Insurance - 64.50

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UNB Fredericton Campus

Sir Howard Douglas Hall,

Fredericton,

New Brunswick (NB),

E3B 5A3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,010.00 (US$ 12,945) per year
International Health Travel Insurance - 64.50

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

UNB Fredericton Campus

Sir Howard Douglas Hall,

Fredericton,

New Brunswick (NB),

E3B 5A3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to submit a complete application including three references and a brief statement describing their academic andor professional background and areas of interest Once completed applications for researchbased programs are distributed to and assessed by faculty members conducting research in the areas indicated on the application Applications for the coursebased MEng program are assessed by the ECE graduate committee. PhD applicants are expected to hold a Masters degree from an accredited university.

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

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