Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
$16,392 /Yr
CA$23,088 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $16392 (CAD 23088) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $5112 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | $1504 (CAD 2118) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $15753 (CAD 22188) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake | |
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering program allows students to complete their degree in 2 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis and it will also be offered on a part-time basis.
- This course includes the following research areas:
- Antennas, Microwaves and Wave Optics
- Biomedical
- Circuits and Systems Including Computer-Aided Design
- Communications and Information Systems
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Nanotechnology
- This program is offered as a thesis-based.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program is 14:1.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is Waterloo's largest academic department, with over 2,500 students, 86 full-time faculty members and more than 50 supportive staff.
- In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering, ECE provides academic expertise and support to Waterloo's multidisciplinary mechatronics, nanotechnology, and software engineering programs.
- The University of Waterloo ranks #2 in Canada for engineering according to U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities 2019.
- The job opportunities after this program that students get are:
- Software Developers
- Web Developers
- Power Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Transit Technology Systems Engineer
- Industrial Electronics Specialist
- Medical Device Developer, etc., with an average salary of 57,520 USD.
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Required Document List
Followings are the required documents:
- Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
- Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
- Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Engineering 78 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 30 in Canada 2025)
Engineering 47 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 19 in Canada 2025)
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Career and Placement after Course
Careers possible after this course are:
- Software Developers
- Web Developers
- Power Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Transit Technology Systems Engineer
- Industrial Electronics Specialist
- Medical Device Developer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering | Scholarship per student$ 5,163/Yr$7,272 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Alan Plumtree Graduate Scholarship in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | Scholarship per student$ 10,326/Yr$14,544 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QNX Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,753/Yr$10,920 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,301/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Google Lime Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,100/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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