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Electrical and computer engineers drive progress by pioneering cutting-edge technologies. They design and enhance systems that address societal needs, ranging from power infrastructure and renewable energy solutions to revolutionary advances in mobile communications. Our researchers and students undertake diverse projects, from developing affordable medical imaging devices to fight tuberculosis in underserved regions, to engineering real-time control systems that elevate product performance and durability. ECE - we're building tomorrow's innovations today. young woman using smartphoneThe Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is built on exceptional academic programs, groundbreaking research, a prestigious cooperative education system, and a rich legacy of technological breakthroughs. Waterloo's Engineering faculty consistently ranks among the global top 50, and our ECE department maintains this standard of excellence while expanding into emerging fields. We draw top-tier international students and professors, with our alumni being sought after worldwide by premier engineering companies, multinational organizations, government bodies, and research institutions.
The Master of Engineering (MEng) program provides perfect career advancement for new graduates or working professionals looking to deepen their engineering expertise. Within the MEng curriculum, students can focus on specialized disciplines and obtain a concentration alongside their graduate degree. Specialization coursework simultaneously fulfills degree requirements.