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

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

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

$11,809 /Yr

CA$16,633 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$11809 (CAD 16633)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room ( On Campus)$10666 (CAD 15023)
Room (Off Campus)$5325 (CAD 7500)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$10868 (CAD 15307)
2023$5051 (CAD 7114)
2022$11653 (CAD 16413)
2021$8005 (CAD 11275)

Important Dates

Applications are accepted on Rolling Basis
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Mar 1, 2025
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake Aug 1, 2025
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  • 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.

Scores Required

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
  • Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
  • Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.


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