Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Computer Networking and Security in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
47,616
(c. USD34,240.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Electrical and computer engineers drive progress by pioneering cutting-edge technologies. They design and enhance systems that address societal needs, ranging from power engineering and renewable energy solutions to revolutionary advances in mobile communications. Our researchers and students undertake diverse projects, from developing affordable digital x-ray devices to fight tuberculosis in underserved regions, to engineering real-time embedded systems that elevate product quality and performance. ECE - we're building tomorrow's innovations today. young woman using smartphone The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is built on exceptional academic programs, groundbreaking research initiatives, a prestigious co-op education system, and a rich legacy of technological breakthroughs. Ranked among the global top 50 engineering institutions, Waterloo Engineering's ECE department maintains this standard of excellence while expanding into emerging fields. We draw top-tier international students and faculty, with our alumni being sought after by premier engineering companies, multinational organizations, government bodies, and research universities worldwide.
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 formal Specialization alongside their graduate degree. Specialization coursework simultaneously fulfills degree requirements.
The program equips students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in computer networking, cybersecurity, and distributed systems. Participants will master both wired and wireless network architectures across various scales. The curriculum covers designing networked systems for parallel computing, along with security protocols for communication and distributed applications.
Destination of Study
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.
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
47,616