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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Queen's University

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

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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

  • Master's degree or equivalent in a related field (some programmes state an A- average)
  • Two academic references
  • A supervisor is often required. English: IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field, Two academic references, Supervisor often required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal where required
  • References
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. References
  4. English proficiency evidence where required
  5. supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,988 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKingston
Faculty or schoolSmith Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteQueen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.