Engineering 7 (E7) Building on Waterloo's East Campus.
Expand your engineering knowledge through advanced study and research in one of our 14 areas of specialization with the Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering 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, guided by our internationally recognized faculty and researchers.
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 leading engineering firms, corporations, government agencies, or further research at the PhD level.
Research areas and degree options
- Antennas, Microwaves and Wave Optics
- Biomedical
- Circuits and Systems Including Computer - Aided Design
- Communications and Information Systems
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Nanotechnology
- Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI)
- Power and Energy Systems
- Quantum Information
- Silicon Devices and Integrated Circuits
- Systems and Control
- Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
- Wireless Communication
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: Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 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)
It's really like an apprenticeship in many ways where people walk you through the ideas you have and an aid you in your design process.
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
- A supervisor is required to receive an offer of admission
Admission requirements
- The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
- 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
Application materials
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Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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Transcript(s)
- References
- Two references are required; at least one 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
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students