Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$5,231/Yr
CA$5,231 /Yr
- University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The department endeavors to create a warm, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere in which graduate students are encouraged to develop their full potential.
- Graduate class sizes are small which allows for substantial interaction between students and professors.
- UNB employs more than 3,000 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff, and students.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Communications
- Controls and Instrumentation
- Electromagnetic Systems
- Electronics and Digital / Embedded Systems
- Signal Processing
- Software Systems
- Sustainable Energy
- In addition to various research opportunities, there is numerous teaching assistant (TA) positions available during the Fall and Winter terms.
- Students may also participate in the engineering co-op program once they meet the eligibility requirements.
- University provides world-class research conducted by the Emera & NB Power Research Centre for Smart Grid Technologies, Optical Fiber Systems Research Laboratory, the research conducted by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and COBRA (Collaboration Based Robotics and Automation).
- UNB is responsible for 70 percent of all publicly funded research in the province of New Brunswick.
- The average salary of the program is 56,000 USD.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$5231 (CAD 5231) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board | CA$5475 (CAD 5475) |
Food | CA$3750 (CAD 3750) |
Health Insurance | CA$450 (CAD 450) |
Book and Supplies | CA$1500 (CAD 1500) |
International Differential Fees | CA$4095 (CAD 4095) |
Total Cost | CA$15270 (CAD 15270) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree in computer science or related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, computational mathematics, applied computing, applied mathematics, computer information systems.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Submission of GRE Score is required.
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Complete an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum average of 80% or first-class standing.
- Students are expected to hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university.
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
Required Document List
Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
- Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
- Statement of Interest: Student has to fill a description of research interests in the application form.
- Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Big Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Blockchain Developer/Engineer
- Software Developer
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Systems Analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
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$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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