Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Wireless Communication in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,553.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Wireless communications represents a sophisticated field of study focused on the transmission and reception of data across wireless frequencies. Investigations encompass analyzing wireless channel characteristics and their modeling (including multipath interference, Doppler shifts, signal fading, shadowing, and frequency-selective behavior), developing robust modulation methods for difficult wireless conditions, implementing multi-antenna systems (MIMO technology), designing error-correcting codes for wireless transmission, exploring multiple access protocols, and managing network resources and mobility in wireless systems. The commercial significance of this research domain is substantial, driven by emerging wireless technologies and data-heavy applications like smartphones that demand optimal spectrum utilization. Waterloo's research initiatives cover diverse topics including Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks, Cognitive Networks, Coding Theory, Information Theory, and Multi-Hop Networks, among others. Supported by federal and provincial funding with industry partners like Ciena and COM DEV, the department boasts 18 faculty members engaged in communications research, all contributing to wireless studies. Graduate students in this field take advanced courses and participate in research published in leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications. Alumni frequently secure positions at organizations like Bell or C-COM Satellite Systems, or pursue academic careers at universities worldwide.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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.
Two references, at least one academic
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
CAD
23,088