Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
Our PhD program will develop your ability for original, independent research work, leading to significant advancement in electrical and computer engineering.
This program has a diverse cohort of more than 80 PhD students from around the world. You’ll complete coursework, seminars and defend your dissertation in an oral examination under faculty supervision.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Doctorate
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge in their area of study
- effectively communicate technical knowledge to professionals and the broader community
- undertake state-of-the-art research and contribute to their academic field
- exhibit integrity and ethical behaviour and work professionally in a respectful manner
Find a supervisor
PhD students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application.
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you’ve found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Alexandra Branzan Albu
Professor Communication, signal processing and control; computers, software and networking
Amirali Baniasadi
Professor and Electrical Engineering Program Director Computers, software and networking
Elizabeth Croft
Professor and Vice-President Academic and Provost Human Robot Interaction, Trajectory generation, Motion planning, Social robotics
Levi Smith
Assistant Professor Electromagnetics and photonics; Terahertz Engineering; Optical sensing
Lin Cai
Professor and Graduate Advisor Communication, signal processing and control; computers, software and networking
Makhsud Saidaminov
Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Advanced Functional Materials Solar cells, X-ray detectors, high-throughput synthesis, solution-processed semiconductors, functional materials
Michael D. Adams
Associate Professor Software, signal processing, geometry processing, education, computers, and security
Michael L. McGuire
Associate Professor and Chair Communication, signal processing and control
Mihai Sima
Associate Professor and Computer Engineering Program Director Computers, software and networking; Electronics and energy
Navneet K. Popli
Assistant Teaching Professor Distributive Computing in large scale software, Intelligent systems, Cyber defence and protection mechanisms, Communication and Networking
Nikitas J. Dimopoulos
Professor and Lansdowne Chair in Computer Engineering Computers, software and networking
Riham AlTawy
Assistant Professor and MTIS Program Director Security of constrained systems, Design and analysis of lightweight cryptographic primitives, Privacy and consensus mechanisms for P2P networks (Blockchains), IoT security
Stephen W. Neville
Professor and Software Engineering Program Director Software engineering, Cyber-security and privacy, Data analysis, Machine learning and artificial intelligence, High-tech entrepreneurship
T. Ilamparithi
Assistant Teaching Professor Condition monitoring electric machines, Modern Smart/Micro grids, Engineering pedagogy
Tao Lu
Associate Professor Electromagnetics and photonics; Materials and devices; Software and networking
Thomas E. Darcie
Professor Computers, software and networking; electromagnetics and photonics
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Application deadlines
September entry – apply by June 1
January entry – apply by October 1
May entry – apply by February 1
September entry – apply by June 1
January entry – apply by October 1
May entry – apply by February 1
Note: International students should get their paperwork in order as soon as possible. Processing times are often lengthy and can delay your program entry.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
- Two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- A current résumé
- A statement of research intent
- Post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
- Two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- A current résumé
- A statement of research intent
- Post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
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Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Ashleigh Carlsen at ecegsec@uvic.ca or 250-721-8675.