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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of New Brunswick

  • Fredericton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of New Brunswick campus

About the program

An engineering degree spanning electrical and computer engineering.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Project Coordinator
  • Technology Consultant

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 134 semester hours
  • Including Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
  • Circuits and Signals: Biomedical Applications
  • Embedded Design: Enabling Robotics
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Linear Systems
  • Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Research-based master's degree in the same or a related field
  • with transcripts
  • three references
  • CV and a confirmed supervisor
  • GRE where the program requires it. Direct-entry doctoral programs (English
  • Psychology) admit applicants with a bachelor's degree.

Accepted academic background

Research-based master's degree in the same or a related field, transcripts, three references, CV and a confirmed supervisor; GRE where the program requires it

Language tests

  • IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Three Reference Letters

How to apply

  1. Choose your program and read its admission requirements and deadline on the program page. Apply online to the School of Graduate Studies and pay the 125 CAD international fee after submitting. Upload transcripts
  2. three references and program items (CV
  3. statement of interest
  4. writing sample
  5. GRE or GMAT where required) plus English test scores unless exempt. Apply at least six months ahead. Processing takes four to six weeks. Graduate students need no provincial attestation letter for the study permit from 2026-01-01.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,112 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$40,560 CAD

Program details

CampusFredericton
Faculty or schoolSchool of Graduate Studies
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteGraduate recruitment awards, including Open Scholarships, doctoral tuition awards, and Dean's Merit Awards, are available through the School of Graduate Studies, subject to award and programme eligibility. New student funding rounds are January 26 and March 16, 2027; these are scholarship deadlines rather than admission deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.