Program details
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers programs of coursework and research leading to Master of Science and Master of Engineering degrees.
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
While both programs offer graduate-level training in the field, the MEng program is industrially-oriented and aimed at practicing engineers who wish to continue their studies on a broad basis, while the MSc degree is attained through coursework and thesis.
Master of Science
MSc students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework, complete a thesis, make an oral presentation on the completed thesis to the examining committee, and pass an oral examination.
Master of Engineering
MEng students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework, including a minimum of 9 credit hours at or above the 7000 level from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and an advisor-approved engineering project and proposal. The effort involved in this project should be at least the equivalent of 6 credit hours of coursework.
Sample course offerings
- ECE 7010: High Voltage Techniques and Insulation Design Criteria
- ECE 7050: Switching and Automata Theory
- ECE 7076: Advanced Electric Machines and Drives
- ECE 7190: Micromachining and MEMS Technology
- ECE 7210: Fractal and Chaos Engineering
- ECE 7230: Artificial Neural Circuits and Networks
- ECE 7330: Experimental Methods for Electronic Materials
- ECE 7920: Human Physiology for Engineers
- ECE 8110: Digital Systems Design
- ECE 8230: Pattern Recognition and Scene Analysis
- ECE 8400: Intelligent Systems
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
Qualification for admission to the electrical and computer engineering graduate program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Master of Science
To qualify for admission to the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you must normally:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be accepted by an academic advisor
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Master of Engineering (terminal degree)
To qualify for admission to the Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you must normally:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be accepted by an academic advisor
Courses, in area of concentration, are used to evaluate the admissibility of students into this program.
Please note: A student may not go on to a PhD program with a Master of Engineering (terminal degree).
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Pre-master's admission requirements
In specific cases where the academic background of the student is judged to be insufficient, the department may recommend that the student be admitted to a pre-master’s program of study. The pre-master’s program is designed to bring the student’s standing to approximately the level of an Honours graduate in the ECE department, and to provide any necessary prerequisites for courses.
The pre-master’s program is not meant for those students with GPAs below the university's or department's minimum requirement or who have not passed an English language examination.
How to apply
Before submitting an application for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, you must first find a faculty advisor who will accept you into their research group. Be sure to follow the complete instructions for gaining tentative acceptance from an advisor provided on the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering page.
The electrical and computer engineering master's programs accept applications for Fall, Winter and Summer admission. Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Uploaded copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- A letter (email confirmation is acceptable) of an agreement with a faculty member who has agreed to serve as your advisor
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Application deadlines
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Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Room E2-390 Engineering & Information Technology Complex
75 Chancellor Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6