Master of Engineering [M.Eng] - Master [2 Years]
$29,625 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • The University of Alberta offers MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, course-based program offered on a full-time basis.
    The MEng program requires a minimum of 24 (8 single-term graduate courses or equivalent), of which 15 (5 single-term courses or equivalent) should be in the student’s major field of interest and a project.
  • The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers 3 graduate programs:
    • MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Course-Based).
    • MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis-Based)
    • Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis Research-Based). 
  • The program helps students to develop the skills they need to dream of and invent the technology of the future.
  • The University provides students with a unique hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and instruction from the award-winning faculty in world-class facilities.
  • Graduate students are an integral part of the department, acting as researchers and teaching assistants and get the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through interdisciplinary projects.
  • The department is a leader in research and innovation and offers a joint MBA/MEng degree program with the School of Business and the student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1.
  • The university provides the flexibility to complete the program in a maximum of 4 years.
  • The experience students gain will be directly transferable to future academic work, public research, or a career in industry.
  • In recent years, ECE has become a world leader in nanotechnology research and has a strong partnership with one of the most advanced nanotechnology research centers i.e. the National Institute for Nanotechnology.
  • The department encourages students to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally. 
  • The School of Engineering is one of the top five engineering schools in Canada and is home to 60 academic and 30 technical staff, focused on providing world-class education and cutting-edge research.
  • Job opportunities after MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering are Engineering Services Manager, Field Services Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 63,750 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $29625 $29625
Total Fees $29625 $29625

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from the University of Alberta or an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta in the related field.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, mathematics, or other engineering fields.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B+ Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale.
  • The GPA calculations are based on the last 2 full years of an academic program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree, or its academic equivalent with 60% marks in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) out of 4.0 which is equal to 7.0/10 to 7.4/10 CGPA or 70% in the recent 2 years of full-time study.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.