Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [2 Years]
$14,670 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Dalhousie University offers a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The department offers various degrees in this program that are:
    • MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering (2 years)
    • MASc Electrical and Computer Engineering (2 years)
    • PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering (3-4 years)
  • This degree program is research or thesis-based and requires the students to complete 4 courses (12 credits), a seminar course, and a research thesis. 
  • The seminars provide the students with an opportunity to develop skills in presentation and discussion of research topics in a public forum.
  • Students get the flexibility to complete this program in between 18 and 24 months.
  • The research areas in Engineering program are:
    • Applied Electromagnetics
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Communications
    • Computer Engineering
    • Microelectronics
    • Optics/Photonics
    • Power and Energy Systems
  • Students must also pass an oral examination of their projects and thesis.
  • All Master's degrees students must pass all graduate-level classes with a grade of at least B- grade.
  • The Master of Applied Science degree is normally one of the requirements for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program.
  • The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department includes 14 full-time faculty members, 5 adjuncts, and 60+ graduate students.
  • The faculty and graduate students conduct extensive research and development in partnership with industry through various programs that are recognized nationally and internationally.
  • The average salary goes up to 52,000 USD after completion of the program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12645 $12645
Books and supply $2025 $2025
Total Fees $14670 $14670

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 92 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

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

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students with bachelor's degrees in engineering from Indian universities are encouraged to submit their JEE or GATE scores.

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.