Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a course-based program designed for students seeking to advance their careers. This program is ideal for individuals who wish to gain more knowledge beyond their bachelor's degree. The program can typically be completed in one to two years of full-time study, with part-time options available.

Program Overview

The MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares students for career advancement in companies across various sectors. As a purely course-based professional degree, it equips students to help their companies find increasingly digitized engineering solutions. Students will be part of a vibrant learning community, mentored by academics focused on teaching practical solutions to real-world problems.

MEng Internship

This program offers an 8-to-16 month full-time paid internship with companies across Canada, providing students with engineering work experience in a diverse economy. Limited spots are available.

Completing the Program

• Courses: 10 courses are required to complete this degree. Students can combine courses around the theme of sustainable electrical energy.

Specializations

• Engineering, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)
• Software Engineering (8 month or 12 month cohort)

Outcomes

Depending on the focus, graduates could work as electrical engineers, software engineers, or computer engineers. A course-based master's degree in electrical and software engineering is usually considered a final degree.

Course-Based Program

• 10 courses
• Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom Delivery

Time Commitment

• 1-2 years full-time
• 6 years maximum
• Part-time available

Supervisor

No supervisor is required

Fees and Funding

MEng degrees are self-funded. See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.

Admission Requirements

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum Education

A four-year baccalaureate degree in electrical and computer engineering or equivalent, from a recognized institution. Applicants with academic backgrounds primarily focused on software or computer engineering, who may lack foundational coursework in electrical engineering, should apply to the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a specialization in Software Engineering.

Work Samples

None

Documents

One official copy of the final transcript (and degree certificate if the degree is not clearly stated on the transcript) in a signed, sealed envelope from the institution attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the online application for initial evaluation purposes. Admission offers, however, are conditional upon receipt of official transcripts.

Reference Letters

None

Test Scores

None

English Language Proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
• Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

Deadlines

We encourage you to apply early as this program receives a high volume of applications and reaches capacity quickly. We send offers to qualified applicants on a rolling basis. For international applicants, applications will be reviewed taking country-specific study permit processing times into consideration.

• For admission on September 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: April 1
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: April 1
• For admission on January 1:
  • Deadline for International applicants: August 20
  • Deadline for Domestic applicants: August 20

To accommodate extended study permit processing times for students from Iran, we will be accepting applications from Iranian applicants for the Fall intake until December 1, and for the Winter intake until April 1. This deadline is intended to allow sufficient time for review and study permit application.

Related Programs

If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs:

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Course-based MEng
  • Course-based MEng (Software)
  • Thesis-based MEng
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • Thesis-based PhD
• Biomedical Engineering
  • Thesis-based MEng
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • Thesis-based PhD
• Chemistry
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • PhD
• Computer Science
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • PhD
• Economics
  • Thesis-based MA
  • Course-based MA
  • PhD
• Educational Research
  • Thesis-based EdD
  • Thesis-based MA
  • Course-based MEd - Int
  • Course-based MEd - Spec
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • PhD
• Geomatics Engineering
  • Course-based MEng
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • Thesis-based PhD
• Management
  • Thesis-based DBA
  • Course-based EMBA
  • Course-based GEMBA
  • Thesis-based MBA
  • Course-based MBA
  • Course-based MMgmt
  • Thesis-based PhD
• Math and Statistics
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • Course-based MSc
  • PhD
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Course-based MEng
  • Thesis-based MEng
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • PhD
• Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law
  • Course-based Certificate
• Physics and Astronomy
  • Course-based MSc
  • Thesis-based MSc
  • PhD
• Sustainable Energy Development
  • Course-based MSc

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