Overview

Features

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba is home to several cutting-edge research facilities including:

Advanced RF Systems Laboratory
Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory
Biomedical Instrumentation and Signal Analysis Laboratory
Communication Systems and Network Research Laboratory
Computational Intelligence Laboratory
Electromagnetic Imaging Laboratory
High Voltage Laboratory
Nano Systems Fabrication Laboratory
Power and Energy Systems Laboratory

Programme Structure

Courses include:

High Voltage Techniques and Insulation Design Criteria
Switching and Automata Theory
Advanced Electric Machines and Drives
Micromachining and MEMS Technology
Fractal and Chaos Engineering
Artificial Neural Circuits and Networks
Experimental Methods for Electronic Materials
Human Physiology for Engineers
Digital Systems Design
Pattern Recognition and Scene Analysis
Intelligent Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

12 alternative credits

12-30

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 46 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Applications are submitted online and must include the following before they will be reviewed by the admissions committee:

$100 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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 42 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 42 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

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