Overview

The research-based Electrical and Computer Engineering program at University of Calgary usually takes two years of full-time study beyond a bachelor’s degree, placing students in a vibrant community of researchers who are focused on finding practical solutions to real-world problems. As a professional degree that is purely course-based, the program helps students get the credentials they need to work in high-tech companies. Positions can include research and development engineer, system/network architect, system designer, system engineer, application engineer, application developer and software architect.

Completing this program

Courses: Topics may include virtual environments, data mining, intelligent control, VLSI and SOC, multidimensional signal processing and more.

Professional Development Courses: Students take two professional development courses on communication styles, presentation skills and more.

Software Engineering Specialization: Topics may include modelling and measurement of software performance, advanced software testing and more.

Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specializations

Software Engineering

Engineering, Energy and Environment (Interdisciplinary)

Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary)

Energy and Environmental Systems (Interdisciplinary)

Outcomes

Electrical energy, electronics, control, and instrumentation, telecommunications, information and communications technology, computer, software, oil and gas, medical, biomedical, automotive.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Engineering

Ethics, Law, and the Engineering Profession

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Energy Policy for Engineers

Climate Change Adaptation for Engineers

Digital Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences View 46 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Two reference letters

Test scores required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

108540 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

29280 CAD / year

≈ 29280 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 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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Overview

Completing this program

Specializations

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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

Calgary

Funding

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