Overview
Carleton has known expertise in this field, producing highly qualified graduates to work on projects ranging from high-speed/high-frequency circuitry to optical fiber communications.
Our renowned researchers work in areas such as biomedical engineering, computing, electrical engineering, engineering systems and analysis, interactive multimedia systems, software engineering, speech/signal/image processing and telecommunications.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng program is also offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Electrical and Computer Engineering which allows our students access to the largest program in Canada with resources both at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.
Career Opportunities
Our location in the nation’s capital allows for collaboration with relevant government departments, the National Research Council Canada, the Communications Research Centre Canada, and high-tech industries in the aerospace, telecom, automotive, and service industries, for example. Your proximity to these facilities ensures that your potential career is just around the corner.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Channel Coding
- Fourier Optics
- Photonics Networks
- Knowledge-Based Systems
- Topics in Electronics
- Survivable Optical Networks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 50 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree with an average of at least B+ or higher in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
39797 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39797 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
8455 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8455 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.