Overview

Our diverse and talented students come from all over the globe to experience our first-rate faculty, education, and research programs. Our Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates at University of Waterloo are among the most sought after in the world.

Learning Outcomes

As a graduate student in our department, you will have the opportunity to:

choose from 14 areas of specialization

work in our world-class research labs and centres

establish connections with our partners in industry, and

access a suite of competitive funding opportunities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Antennas, Microwaves and Wave Optics

Biomedical

Circuits and Systems Including Computer - Aided Design

Communications and Information Systems

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Nanotechnology

Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI)

Power and Energy Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.

At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.

Two references, at least one academic

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18) IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15392 CAD / year

≈ 15392 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4508 CAD / year

≈ 4508 CAD / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National: $1,127 per term
International: $3,848 per term

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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