University of Victoria Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Electrical and Computer Engineering] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.3/10

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #251 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$5,931 /Yr

CA$8,238 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$9593 (CAD 13323)
Total Cost$9593 (CAD 13323)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$5702 (CAD 7920)
2021$11048 (CAD 15345)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake Jan 31, 2025
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake May 31, 2025
  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria is offered as a 4-years program by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering currently has over 80 Ph.D. students from across the globe actively engaged in coursework and research under the supervision of world-class researchers.
  • The doctoral (Ph.D.) program is designed to develop the candidate's ability for independent and original research work leading to significant advancement of knowledge in the field of electrical and computer engineering.
  • As graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, students will learn essential career skills and conduct independent research.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 45 units.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 7.0/9.0 (A- grade) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

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.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

317 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

7.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

45

ECTS Credits

Submission of GRE scores is recommended but not required.


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 251 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 30 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 501 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 19 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Computer Network Architects
  • Instrumentation Engineers
  • Machine Learning Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Sales Engineers
  • Chief Technology Officers


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