Overview

ECE graduate students work with our internationally recognized faculty in world-class facilities, and can pursue Master of Science (MSc), Master of Engineering (MEng), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. A joint Master of Business/Master of Engineering (MBA/MEng) degree is also offered in co-operation with the School of Business. Each program lasts an average of two years, but length can vary based on the degree and other factors.

Career

Graduate students from the program of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta are an integral part of our department, acting as researchers and teaching assistants. The experience you’ll gain will be directly transferable to future academic work, public research, or a career in industry. If you’re ready to become part of our world-class team at the U of A, we encourage you to explore our graduate programs and see what the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has to offer.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biomedical Engineering

Communications

Computer Engineering

Control Systems

Electromagnetics and Microwaves

Energy Systems

Integrated Circuits and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 46 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum Requirements

Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

You must meet the minimum requirements in all subjects, even after receiving an admission offer, in order to remain admissible. (See your admission offer letter for more details.)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10519 CAD / year

≈ 10519 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4924 CAD / year

≈ 4924 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edmonton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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