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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $30,999 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01

Overview

Master of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

This program satisfies the demand in academia and industry for highly qualified personnel in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The program is directed to graduates from the existing undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering programs at Lakehead University and graduates from undergraduate programs at other universities. 

The program fosters independent research abilities of students. Students will achieve these objectives through a combination of course work and research towards the completion of a thesis.

Current research areas include the following:

Communications and Networking

Communication and information theory, wireless communications, error correcting codes, pseudo-random signal design, broadband communication networks, network protocols and simulation, Internet, network survivability

Circuits and Systems

VLSI synthesis, ultra-low power, thermal management, modeling, RF and microwave, electromagnetics, electrical motor drives, power electronic converters, renewable energy systems

Biomedical

Devices for therapy, imaging, signal processing, e-health care software

Computers and Software

Power-aware computer architecture, chip multiprocessors, parallel programming, digital ASIC synthesis, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer network software, semantic web, mobile services

Control Systems

Intelligent Control Systems, Nonlinear Control

Electron Devices and Semiconductors

  • Electron Devices and Semiconductors

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$38,739

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,188
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,740
Tuition 1 person $30,999

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • final transcript
  • proof of graduation
  • CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • proof of English language
  • the Computer Science Background Form.
  • passport and visa

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

80
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

DuoLingo English Test with Minimum Score :  110

Students will improve their ability to read academic materials, write a variety of academic essays and give academic presentations individually and in groups. There are 5 levels in the Academic English Program. 

You will be assessed upon arrival and placed in the appropriate level based on your skills if you do not possess current IELTS or TOEFL scores. Please note that Lakehead University will temporarily accept the Duolingo English Test from applicants who are from a region where IELTS and/or TOEFL test centres are closed due to COVID-19.

If you do not have a test score from any of these sources, you must do a placement test online before your arrival if you are planning to study in Canada. Placement tests for Fall 2021 placement must be done no later than August 16, 2021. 


Academic background and requirement

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Circuit Designer
  • Software Engineers
  • Software Developers
  • Software Systems Architects
  • Mobile Application Developers
  • Data Scientists

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