Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
CONTACT
Graduate Chair: Dr. David Klymyshyn
Graduate Secretary: Jaime Provo
Phone: (306) 966-5382
Department of Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Saskatchewan57 Campus DriveSaskatoon SK S7N 5A9
“The Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate program has given me the opportunity to further develop my skills in the area that I love. In particular, the Digital Design Research Group has allowed me to study state-of-the-art technology, and I feel that the program is preparing me to be part of the “Next Big Thing”. There is also a very strong bond among the professors, the staff and the students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and this creates a very friendly working environment for everyone.”
Cinnati Loi
Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. student and M.Sc. graduate
Electrical & Computer Engineering
The department offers programs leading to Post Graduate Diploma (P.G.D.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). The department has well equipped research and teaching laboratories, and allows either experimental or theoretical research projects. Students may be involved in a specialized research-oriented activity, collaboration with industry, or research centres in Canada.
Our graduate programs provide advanced studies and research in major fields. These are all full-time programs.
The areas of research in which a student may choose to study include:
- Communication Engineering
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electromagnetics
- Embedded Systems
- Energy Systems and Power Electronics
- High Voltage (HV) Engineering
- Nano-Systems Research (Micro-electro-mechanical systems - MEMs)
- Pattern Recognition and Computational Intelligence
- Wireless Communications and Mobile Networking
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students applying for the programs are encouraged to explore the research expertise of our faculty and contact faculty members directly to inquire about their willingness to act as a potential supervisor.
Send the following to the Graduate Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
- Two official copies of your academic transcript(s): photocopies are fine at the time of initial application.
- Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a professor familiar with your scholarly work.
- A curriculum vitae or resume
International students must provide proof of English proficiency.
All candidates must also submit a brief statement of research interest.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Canadian applicants should submit their pre-qualification form before June 30 for September admission and before October 15 for January admission. International applicants should submit their pre-qualification form before March 30 for September admission and before July 31 for January admission.
If invited to apply, documents should be received approximately 1 month after your invitation is received
The Department does, on occasion, accept students starting in May.
FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
In their applications, students should identify their financial status and state if attendance is contingent on receiving financial aid. The department employs about 20 graduate students as marking assistants and a limited number of scholarships, research fellowships and teaching assistantships are available. There is a keen competition for this financial support. Applications for Departmental Scholarships, Research Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships may only be submitted after a student has been admitted.
M.Eng. +
The duration of the M.Eng. program is normally 24 month (six terms).
The student is required to take 8 technical graduate courses, or a combination of 6 technical graduate courses and 2 undergraduate courses (must be 300-level or 400-level) and complete a project.
For the project component of the M.Eng. the student carries out a detailed study of a small research problem under the general supervision of a professor in the department.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for master’s programs (or U of S grade system equivalent) in each of the final two years (i.e. 60 credit units) of the undergraduate program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
All electrical and computer engineering graduate students are required to register in the following:
- EE 990 - Graduate Seminar,
- GSR 960 - Introduction to Ethics and Integrity,
Graduate students also register in one of the following:
- EE 992 Project
A list of graduate level courses that students may choose, in consultation with the supervisor, for their required courses may be found at the following link: http://www.ece.usask.ca/gradCourseWebPages.php
M.Sc. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% for master’s programs or (U of S grade system equivalent) in each of the final two years (i.e. 60 credit units) of the undergraduate program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- EE 990 & 994 (thesis)
- 15 credit units at the graduate level
Ph.D. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant discipline.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- Minimum of 6 credits including: CE 990 & 996
P.G.D. +
The duration of the P.G.D program is normally 24 month (six terms).
The student is required to take 8 technical graduate courses, or a combination of 6 technical graduate courses and 2 undergraduate courses (must be 300-level or 400-level) and complete a project.
For the project component of the P.G.D the student carries out a detailed study of a small research problem under the general supervision of a professor in the Department.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A four-year honors degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% (or U of S grade system equivalent) in each of the final two years (i.e. 60 credit units) of the undergraduate program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
