Engineering: Electrical & Computer

    Engineering: Electrical & Computer

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 7,938 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2023

    Engineering: Electrical & Computer

    About

    The program is directed to graduates from the existing undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering programs at Lakehead University and graduates from undergraduate programs at other universities. The program fosters independent research abilities of students. Students will achieve these objectives through a combination of course work and research towards the completion of a thesis.

    Current research areas include the following:

    Communications and Networking
    • Communication and information theory, wireless communications, error correcting codes, pseudo-random signal design, broadband communication networks, network protocols and simulation, Internet, network survivability

    Circuits and Systems
    • VLSI synthesis, ultra-low power, thermal management, modeling, RF and microwave, electromagnetics, electrical motor drives, power electronic converters, renewable energy systems

    Biomedical
    • Devices for therapy, imaging, signal processing, e-health care software

    Computers and Software
    • Power-aware computer architecture, chip multiprocessors, parallel programming, digital ASIC synthesis, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer network software, semantic web, mobile services

    Control Systems
    • Intelligent Control Systems, Nonlinear Control

    Electron Devices and Semiconductors
    • Electron Devices and Semiconductors

    For a complete list of potential supervisors and their area of study, click the following link:

    • Faculty Research Interests

    NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Masters Programs

    Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree. We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.

    Depending on your program of choice, there may be additional program-specific requirements. Visit General Admission Requirements for Masters and click on your program, then click on the "Requirements" tab near the top for complete details.

    Please be advised that meeting the minimum admission requirement does not guarantee admission into a program.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • Step 1: Explore Lakehead's Programs
    • Step 2: Research Admission Requirements
    • Step 3: Meet the English Language Requirements
    • Step 4: Apply Online
    • Step 5: Submit the Required Documentation
    • Step 6: Take Note of Important Dates & Deadlines
    • Step 7: Stay Connected
    • Step 8: Accept your Offer of Admission
    • Step 9: Apply for Visa and Immigration Documents
    • Step 10: Arrange Housing & Meal Plans
    • Step 11: Pay Fees
    • Step 12: Register for Classes
    • Step 13: Register for Orientation
    • Step 14: Booking Your Travel to Canada
    • Step 15: Confirm Your Airport Arrival
    • Step 16: Sign Up for a Peer Mentor
    • Step 17: Pre-Departure Planning

    Engineering: Electrical & Computer

    Lakehead University

    Lakehead University

    Canada

    Canada, Thunder Bay