Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
STEM Course
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
CA$7,114/Yr
CA$7,114 /Yr
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a 5-year program at Carleton University.
- The Ph.D program in Electrical and Computer Engineering is offered by the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering and the Department of Electronics in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
- Carleton’s renowned researchers work in areas such as:
- Cloud/distributed computing
- Software engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Modeling and simulation
- Machine learning
- Nanotechnology
- Quantum/optical computing
- Sensor nets
- Robotics
- Artificial intelligence
- Integrated circuit design
- Microwaves and RF
- The major components of the program are:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer-Aided Design for Electronic Circuits
- Computer and Software Engineering
- Computer Communications, Distributed Systems, and Multimedia
- Digital and Optical Communications
- Integrated Circuits and Devices
- Microwaves and Electromagnetics
- Photonic Systems
- Signal, Speech and Image Processing
- Systems and Machine Intelligence
- Carleton offers modern, well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent computer facilities.
- The Electrical and Computer Engineering program is also offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Electrical and Computer Engineering which allows the students access to the largest program in Canada with resources both at Carleton and the University of Ottawa.
- The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$7114 (CAD 7114) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room ( On Campus) | CA$15023 (CAD 15023) |
Room (Off Campus) | CA$7500 (CAD 7500) |
Total Cost | CA$22523 (CAD 22523) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | CA$16413 (CAD 16413) |
2021 | CA$11275 (CAD 11275) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required a master’s degree with a thesis in electrical engineering, computer science, systems, software engineering, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized University.
- If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 2 years Master’s, or an equivalent degree.
- Or, completed both a bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a master’s degree.
- Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
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Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, the recommended GRE score to get into the program is 300+.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
- Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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