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Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering in MEng
- Waterloo, Canada
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A course-based master's in electrical and computer engineering offered with Carleton University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Electrical and Computer Engineering in MEng. Apply technical analysis
- engineering problem solving
- and evaluation of design trade-offs to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Engineering Analyst
- Technical Project Associate
- Research and Development Assistant. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Twenty-seven course units: professional skills and responsibility
- technology entrepreneurship
- communication and influence for engineers
- engineering design
- an electrical engineering project
- an industry project and graduate courses such as software engineering project management and optical communications systems.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
- At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
- Programme-specific documents (statement
- References
- Résumé) and
- For thesis programmes
- Research fit with a supervisor.
- The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years
- Or equivalent
- In a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Or (ii) a 75% overall standing
Accepted academic background
Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,242 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, Subject to the specific award, Discipline and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is $55,242 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.