University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Electrical and Computer Engineering
| School: | University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research |
| Degree: | Doctorate |
| Field of Study: | Computer Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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| Description: | 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. Course requirements depend upon individual circumstances and must be approved by the department. A supervisory committee will recommend courses to be taken to make up for course deficiencies and to support thesis research. All PhD candidates must take a thesis-proposal course and submit a research proposal. The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance, but time required to finish the PhD program will vary with each candidate. |
| URL: | Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research |
| Areas of Research: | Biomedical Engineering; Communications; Computer, Microelectronic Devices, Circuits and Systems; Controls; Digital Signals and Image Processing; Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nanosystems; Photonics and Plasmas; Power Engineering and Power Electronics; Software Engineering and Intelligent Systems. |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Length: | 4 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Computer Engineers | |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from the University of Alberta (or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the U of A) with an average GPA of 3.3 (or its equivalent) in the last two years of study |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Transcripts are also required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.