
Engineering 7 (E7) Building on À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's East Campus.
Conduct research and generate new knowledge to shape the future while engaging with cutting-edge technological developments in the world of nanotechnology with the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Collaborative Nanotechnology program.
Electrical and Computer Engineering is at the core of almost everything – through coursework, original research and a thesis, you’ll explore creative and innovative solutions for the everyday needs of society spanning from communications to energy and technology, while gaining perspectives on nanotechnology through excellent educational resources, a diverse network of expert instructors across the Faculties of Engineering and Science, and world-class research opportunities.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in our world-class research labs and centres, establish connections with our partners in industry, and access a suite of competitive funding opportunities, preparing you for a career in academia, leading engineering firms, corporations or government agencies.
Program overview
Department/School: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Doctoral, Research
Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- February 1(for admission in September)
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
- October 1(for admission in May of the following year)
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources.
- A supervisor is required to receive an offer of admission.
Admission requirements
- Admission to the program is based upon the student's academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent research.
- Normally an overall standing equivalent to 80% in either a relevant thesis-based master's degree or a University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Master of Engineering (MEng) degree that includes a completed ECE 699 Master of Engineering Project course.
- At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
- Check out to see recent submissions from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students.
Application materials
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Resume
- Statement of interest
- A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- References
- °Õ³ó°ù±ð±ðÌýreferences are required; at least two from academic sources.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)
Tuition and fees
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
- Review living costs and housing.
- Learn about the PhD housing guarantee pilot program for newly admitted students in fall 2025 and winter 2026.
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.