MASTER OF ENGINEERING M.ENG ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

MASTER OF ENGINEERING M.ENG ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Mar 15
  • Minimum GPA 3.5
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 80 USD 14,812

Program Description

Program Description

  • The University of Alberta offers MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
    • The MEng program requires a minimum of 24 (8 single-term graduate courses or equivalent), of which 15 (5 single-term courses or equivalent) should be in the student’s major field of interest and a project.
    • The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers 3 graduate programs:
      • MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Course-Based).
      • MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis-Based)
      • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis Research-Based). 
    • The program helps students to develop the skills they need to dream of and invent the technology of the future.
    • The University provides students with a unique hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and instruction from the award-winning faculty in world-class facilities.
    • Graduate students are an integral part of the department, acting as researchers and teaching assistants and get the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through interdisciplinary projects.
    • The department is a leader in research and innovation and offers a joint MBA/MEng degree program with the School of Business and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1.
    • The university provides the flexibility to complete the program in a maximum of 4 years.
    • The experience students gain will be directly transferable to future academic work, public research, or a career in industry.
    • In recent years, ECE has become a world leader in nanotechnology research and has a strong partnership with one of the most advanced nanotechnology research centers i.e. the National Institute for Nanotechnology.
    • The department encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally. 
    • The School of Engineering is one of the top five engineering schools in Canada and is home to 60 academic and 30 technical staff, focused on providing world-class education and cutting-edge research.
    • Job opportunities after MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering are Engineering Services Manager, Field Services Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 63,750 USD.

    Other Requirements

    Eligibility & Entry Requirement

    Academic Eligibility:
    • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from the University of Alberta or an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta in the related field.
    • The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, mathematics, or other engineering fields.
    • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale.
    • The GPA calculations are based on the last 2 full years of an academic program.
    Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
    • Completed a 4-year UG degree, or its academic equivalent with 60% marks in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
    • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) out of 4.0 which is equal to 7.0/10 to 7.4/10 CGPA or 70% in the recent 2 years of full-time study.

    Extra Notes

    Required Document List

    Following are the required documents:
    • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
    • Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
    • Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
    • Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
    • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details why the applicant is pursuing graduate studies with this department, their research interests, and why they would be a suitable candidate.
    • Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
    • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
    • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.