Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,210
(c. USD4,457.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our ECE graduate students stand out for their creativity and analytical skills, with students contributing to about 90% of our department's annual invention disclosures. Numerous students earn prestigious awards from organizations like NSERC, CIHR, and other funding bodies. In the previous year, research-focused students secured over $12.5 million in funding, while our favorable 8:1 graduate student-to-faculty ratio fosters strong mentorship opportunities. Graduates leave well-prepared for diverse careers spanning engineering, business, healthcare, law, and beyond.
The PhD program enables students to gain specialized expertise in their chosen discipline, requiring original, impactful contributions to their field. Alongside faculty-supervised research, candidates complete coursework and a qualifying exam. The program is designed for completion within four years, with guaranteed financial support for students making satisfactory progress. PhD candidates are expected to publish their findings in leading international journals and conferences.
Since its inception in 1980, Computer Engineering in ECE has expanded to include over 25 faculty members, along with research associates and technologists, while supporting numerous graduate students. The group has earned global recognition for cutting-edge research in computer hardware and software design, development, and applications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the PhD program, an applicant will typically hold the equivalent of a University of Toronto MASc degree, with thesis, in electrical or computer engineering, or a related field, with an overall average equivalent to at least B+ (as per the SGS International Credential Equivalencies tool).
Direct-entry to the PhD program may be available to exceptionally qualified applicants with a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent. An applicant interested in direct-entry to the PhD program should submit an MASc application and then discuss their desired academic path with potential supervisors. A minimum overall average equivalent to at least A- (as per the SGS International Credential Equivalencies tool) is required.
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall Score 580, TWE 5
Direct-entry to the PhD program may be available to exceptionally qualified applicants with a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent. An applicant interested in direct-entry to the PhD program should submit an MASc application and then discuss their desired academic path with potential supervisors. A minimum overall average equivalent to at least A- (as per the SGS International Credential Equivalencies tool) is required.
IELTS - Minimum required score 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
TOEFL IBT - Overall Score - 93, Writing and Speaking- 22, TOEFL Paper-based Test - Overall Score 580, TWE 5
Tuition
CAD
6,210