Frequently asked questions

Learn about applying to our graduate programs.

We offer:

• MEng in Telecommunications and Information Security (MTIS)
• Master of Engineering (MEng) – non-thesis option
• Master of Applied Science (MASc) – thesis option
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Yes, both computer engineering and electrical engineering graduate programs are available. The courses you select towards your graduate program can be directed towards areas of specialization including:

• Communications, signal processing and control
• Computers, software and networking
• Electronics and energy
• Electromagnitics and photonics
• Materials and devices

Three.

• Winter session – first term (September to December)
• Winter session – second term (January to April)
• Summer session – May to August

The department accepts applications at all times but many scholarship applications have deadlines at different times of the year. If you are an international student the visa application process may cause considerable delay and you could miss your desired entry point.

Learn about how to apply.

• Graduate Records and Admissions will evaluate the application. If the application meets university minimum standards, they forward the entire application to the department.
• The department distributes applications to faculty members.
• Faculty members review the application to determine if they can supervise the students’ research interest.
• If a faculty member has available time, space and funding, they may consider offering admission.

• You can register online (ie remotely). To do so you will need to obtain a NetLink ID. A NetLink ID allows you to “Sign in to UVic,” which is located in the top right corner of each UVic website.
• Once you have logged in to UVic click on “student services ” on the left side of the page, then click on the “registration” in the middle section of the page. Registration information and tools will appear for checking your status and adding/dropping courses.
• Be sure to register for your thesis. This can be done online.
• Contact your supervisor or the graduate adviser to determine the number of courses you take in the fall.

Learn about tuition fees.

Yes, there are multiple sources of financial support for graduate study, including:

1. Research assistantships from research funding of the supervising professor. You may contact our faculty members directly for potential opportunities.
2. Teaching assistantships for graduate students in the department.

Yes, please visit our job postings page.

No. We do not require GRE at this time. However, you can submit your score if you do have one. A high GRE score can improve your chance of acceptance.

Yes, see the directory of faculty members.

See a full list of faculty research.

Yes, learn about our research facilities.

The Graduate and Records Office sends application packages to the department. Members of the faculty review the applications.

If a faculty member’s research, teaching load, and financial capability can ensure the applicant will succeed, they will provide a letter of recommendation.

If the department’s faculty members’ research, teaching load, and financial capability are unable to meet the applicant’s requirements, we will not provide a letter of recommendation. However, we will keep the application until the last day of course registration for the entry point requested.