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Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An engineering degree spanning electrical and computer engineering.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): 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

4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
Some programmes consider a qualifying year
English proficiency required unless exempt
Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
B- or better overall.

Accepted academic background

4-year (honours) bachelor degree, applicants without a 4-year honours degree may be considered for a qualifying-year programme in some master programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
PTE Academic 5.0 writing
Duolingo 4.5 other skills
Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Proof of Funds for Study Permit
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Electrical and Computer Engineering in MEng admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,478 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Engineering and Design
Department	Faculty of Engineering and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Electrical and Computer Engineering in MEng. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.