Overview

Graduate class sizes are typically small, allowing for substantial interaction between students and professors. In addition to various research opportunities, there are numerous teaching assistant (TA) positions available during the Fall and Winter terms.

Graduate students at the University of New Brunswick may also participate in the engineering co-op program once eligibility requirements are met.

Careers

Our recent Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates have moved on to successful and rewarding careers at other universities, research institutions, power utilities, IT companies and numerous others ranging from local start-ups to large multi-national corporations.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Biomedical Engineering
Communication Systems
Controls and Instrumentation
Electromagnetic Systems
Electronics and Digital / Embedded Systems
Signal Processing
Software Engineering
Smart Grid
Power and Energy Systems
Power Electronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to submit a complete application - including three references and a brief statement describing their academic and/or professional background and areas of interest.
Applicants interested in the research-based programs may contact individual faculty by email to inquire about potential research opportunities and funding. Should a potential supervisor wish to speak with you, they will contact you directly.
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum average of 80% or First Class standing. In addition, PhD applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10454 CAD / year

≈ 10454 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5838 CAD / year

≈ 5838 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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