Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

The doctoral (PhD) program in Electrical and Computer Engineering requires students to complete an original contribution to the field. Mentored by your advisor, your degree will culminate in a written thesis and oral defence. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading researchers and use state-of-the-art research facilities.

Faculty

• Price Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Degree

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Expected Duration

• 3.5 years

International Students

Our students come from all parts of the world to contribute to research excellence in electrical and computer engineering. In addition to the supportive, community-based environment of research groups and the wider department, international students have access to supports through the International Centre and a wide range of student societies that help international students settle into life at the University of Manitoba and in Winnipeg.

Specialized Research Facilities

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is home to several cutting-edge research facilities, including:

• Advanced RF Systems Laboratory
• Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Laboratory
• Communication Systems and Network Research Laboratory
• Computational Intelligence Laboratory
• Electromagnetic Imaging Laboratory
• High Voltage Laboratory
• Nano Systems Fabrication Laboratory
• Power and Energy Systems Laboratory

Research Groups

Research groups like these in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering bring student and faculty researchers together to address complex problems:

• Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine Group
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Laboratory
• Coding, Information Theory, and Communications Signal Processing
• Computational Intelligence Laboratory
• Communication and Network Engineering Research (CNER) Group
• Cognitive Systems Group (Delta Research Group)
• Electromagnetic Design and Characterization Research Group
• Nano Systems Research Group
• Wireless Communications, Networks, and Services Research Group

Financial Support

Most research students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering receive financial support either in the form of a scholarship or research stipend. Students may also apply for a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, and teaching assistantships to assist them as they work towards their degree.

Program Details

Expected Duration

• 3.5 years

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six, and each subsequent term.

Requirements

Specific requirements for the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program vary based on each student's prior education. However, for all students, the program consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12-24 credit hours of coursework is required, including several required and recommended courses.

Sample Course Offerings

• ECE 7010: High Voltage Techniques and Insulation Design Criteria
• ECE 7050: Switching and Automata Theory
• ECE 7076: Advanced Electric Machines and Drives
• ECE 7190: Micromachining and MEMS Technology
• ECE 7210: Fractal and Chaos Engineering
• ECE 7230: Artificial Neural Circuits and Networks
• ECE 7330: Experimental Methods for Electronic Materials
• ECE 7920: Human Physiology for Engineers
• ECE 8110: Digital Systems Design
• ECE 8230: Pattern Recognition and Scene Analysis
• ECE 8400: Intelligent Systems

Admission Requirements

Qualification for admission to the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you must normally have completed a Master of Science degree in electrical or computer engineering with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.5.

Individual research groups and programs may require additional degrees, credentials, pre-requisites, and/or more specific degree requirements.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a committee basis. The Admissions committee for Electrical and Computer Engineering reviews applications in March.

Canadian and US applicants:

• Fall (September): January 15 International applicants:
• Fall (September): December 1

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.