Master of Science [M.S] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Field of Study:
41,780/Yr
Offered By:
- The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
- This course is offered on a full-time, on-campus basis.
- The program consists of two options: project and thesis-based program.
- The student to faculty ratio for this program is 9:1.
- Research areas include biomedical engineering, control systems, communication systems, computer engineering, digital signal and image processing, lasers, microsystems, nanotechnology, robotics, and software engineering.
- The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering studies the design and development of computer hardware and software, electrical and electronic systems, and using physics to solve engineering problems.
- The Department of Engineering encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally.
- This program consists of a total of 18-course units. 12-course units weight must be from ECE courses, while the remaining 6 units should be taken from other departments.
- Students have career opportunities to work as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and many more.
- The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
- Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
- The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including the 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 26,250 USD after completing this program.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | 41780 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | 10800 |
Food | 2700 |
Health Insurance | 970 |
Books and supply | 1200 |
Total Cost | 15670 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | 11000 |
2021 | 13972 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree (preferably Science or Engineering based) or its academic equivalent.
- Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 or B+ on a letter-based scale in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree (preferably Science or Engineering based) with first-class or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
90 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
61 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
310 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
125 / 160
Avg. Score in
Duolingo
3.3 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Official 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.
- 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.
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Career and Placement after Course
Graduates of this program may find employment opportunities in sectors such as:
- Acoustic consultant
- Broadcast engineer
- CAD technician
- Control and instrumentation engineer
- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
- IT consultant
- Network engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Sound engineer
- Systems analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Scholarship per student 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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