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Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program is offered jointly by the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering and the Department of Electronics in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

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 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 and the University of Ottawa. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Carleton offers a Collaborative Specialization in Data Science, Climate Change and Cybersecurity.

We offer these two master’s programs:

MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, which requires the completion of a research thesis.
MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering, which is coursework only.
The Department of Systems and Computer Engineering (SCE) offers a Concentration for the MEng and MASc programs. It focuses on Modeling and Simulation technologies now used in decision-making by academia, industry and government agencies; for training, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, communications, autonomous vehicles and more. Students will obtain skills in modeling and simulation through coursework, projects and/or thesis.

SCE also offers a Concentration in Software Engineering for the MEng, MASc and PhD programs. It focuses on developing advanced software engineering skills and competencies in cutting-edge research areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity, and more through coursework, projects and/or thesis.

You may also be interested in our MASc in Biomedical Engineering, which has four areas of study: Medical Instrumentation, Biomedical Image Processing, Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Medical Informatics and Telemedicine.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Identify Competencies:
Analyze past experiences (education, work, volunteer, sports, clubs, etc.)
Assess your competencies by filling out a Skills Inventory. If you would like a copy of the Inventory, please contact our office.
Articulate Competencies:
Write accomplishment statements (SAR statements) to articulate your competencies
Note: SAR Statements typically include a Situation, Action Verb and Result.
Example SAR statements
Communication: Objectively interviewed subject matter experts over Zoom, which in resulted in collecting relevant primary data for group research project on the building of the Rideau Canal.
Research and Analysis: Thoroughly reviewed account ledgers and balances as Treasurer of Carleton University Relay for Life committee, ensuring accurate financial records
Innovation and Collaboration: Successfully collaborated with 15 classmates and faculty to organize and plan “Sustainability Week,” to educate the wider student population on ways to improve sustainability on campus

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. For admission, students will need to demonstrate that their knowledge and use of English are strong enough for studies in an English language university.

Students can do this by:

Demonstrating they have studied for the last three years (full-time) in a high school, college or university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English. *Students choosing this option should note the following:
Time spent in ESL courses will not be counted towards meeting these requirements
Language requirements will not be waived based on letters written by students or as a result of completing senior-level high-school English courses
If in addition to evidence of three years of study a student also provides an English language test score, the University reserves the right to review or change the admission decision
The University reserves the right to request an English Language Proficiency test from any applicant regardless of their academic background
OR by

Submitting an English Language (ESL) test result
Admission with no further ESL requirement
Students who submit any of the scores shown in Table 1 below may be eligible for an offer with no further ESL requirement and may begin full time degree studies.

English Language Tests Score Type of Offer
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Minimum score of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 in each band Offer to Undergraduate Degree Program with no ESL requirement.
May begin full-time studies.

Internet Based (iBT) TOEFL 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening)
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
(Fall 2024) 120 (with no subtest score below 95)
Cambridge English Language test 176 or above on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency – min 169 in each component

Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada , Ontario ,Canada