$16,027 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Electrical and Computer Engineering
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a 5-year program at Carleton University.
- The Ph.D program in Electrical and Computer Engineering is offered by the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering and the Department of Electronics in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
- Carleton’s renowned researchers work in areas such as:
- Cloud/distributed computing
- Software engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Modeling and simulation
- Machine learning
- Nanotechnology
- Quantum/optical computing
- Sensor nets
- Robotics
- Artificial intelligence
- Integrated circuit design
- Microwaves and RF
- The major components of the program are:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer-Aided Design for Electronic Circuits
- Computer and Software Engineering
- Computer Communications, Distributed Systems, and Multimedia
- Digital and Optical Communications
- Integrated Circuits and Devices
- Microwaves and Electromagnetics
- Photonic Systems
- Signal, Speech and Image Processing
- Systems and Machine Intelligence
- Carleton offers modern, well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent computer facilities.
- The Electrical and Computer Engineering program is also offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Electrical and Computer Engineering which allows the students access to the largest program in Canada with resources both at Carleton and the University of Ottawa.
- The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
- Carleton University has an acceptance rate of 21%, compared to other Canadian universities.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $12310 | $12310 | $12310 | $12310 |
| Health Insurance | $567 | $567 | $567 | $567 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Other Fees | $2250 | $2250 | $2250 | $2250 |
| Total Fees | $16027 | $16027 | $16027 | $16027 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required a master’s degree with a thesis in electrical engineering, computer science, systems, software engineering, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized University.
- If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 2 years Master’s, or an equivalent degree.
- Or, completed both a bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a master’s degree.
- Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
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Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, the recommended GRE score to get into the program is 300+.