Program details
Expected duration: 3.5 years
Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)
Specific requirements for the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program vary based on each student's prior education. However, for all students, the program consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12-24 credit hours of coursework is required, including several required and recommended courses.
In addition to coursework, students must present, submit and defend a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.
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 PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.
To qualify for admission to the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you must normally have completed a Master of Science degree in electrical or computer engineering with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.5.
Individual research groups and programs may require additional degrees, credentials, pre-requisites and/or more specific degree requirements.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
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.
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 PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering program accepts 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 (must be requested from within the application)
- 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.
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University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
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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