Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta is dedicated to equipping students with the skills to innovate and shape the technology of tomorrow.
As a leader in Canadian engineering education, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students benefit from a unique, hands-on experience in advanced labs and receive instruction from our award-winning faculty.
Our Programs
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta helps students develop the skills they need to dream of and invent the technology of the future.
Offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, electrical and computer engineering is a leader in engineering education in Canada, we offer students a unique hands-on experience in advanced labs and instruction from our award-winning faculty. We invite you to explore our website and see what opportunities we have to offer you.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
An electrical and computer engineering Master of Engineering (MEng) program is a professional, course-based degree for those seeking advanced skills without a research focus. It emphasizes practical applications and technical expertise for career advancement in industry.
Master of Science (MSc)
An electrical and computer engineering master's degree program is a graduate-level program that offers students advanced coursework and either a thesis-based research project or an industry-focused, course-based curriculum. It expands upon undergraduate knowledge to prepare graduates for leadership roles in industry or for doctoral studies.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
A PhD in electrical and computer engineering is a research-intensive degree focused on developing an individual's ability to conduct original research. It involves advanced coursework, comprehensive exams and culminates in a thesis.
Master of Business/Master of Engineering (MBA/MEng)
Designed for those with an undergraduate degree in engineering, the combined MBA/MEng program equips students with the skills to take a leadership role in business. Inquiries and applications for this program are made directly through the Alberta School of Business.
Master of Science in Internetworking (MINT)
The Master of Science in Internetworking (MINT) degree is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Science and designed with the working professional in mind. The program prepares graduates to lead large-scale internet project teams and complex network implementations.
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Message from the Chair
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s premier research-intensive engineering departments. We are deeply committed to original research, student development and meaningful partnerships with industry.
Supported by advanced facilities — including well-equipped research laboratories, fabrication facilities and classrooms — our students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive in academia, industry or entrepreneurship.
Our department is shaping the technologies of tomorrow. From renewable energy, control systems, computer engineering, software engineering and artificial intelligence to robotics, medical technologies, communications, nanotechnology, photonics, lasers, quantum technologies and electromagnetics — electrical and computer engineers are driving innovation across these fields.
Together, we are proud to be shaping the future of engineering.
Yunwei (Ryan) Li
Professor and Chair
Research
Our dedicated faculty and students are at the forefront of discovery, tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. From revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics that are redefining industries, to leading work in sustainable energy systems that will power tomorrow, our research impacts lives globally.
Telerobotic and Biorobotic Systems Group
Mahdi Tavakoli
Led by Mahdi Tavakoli, the Telerobotic and Biorobotic Systems group works to make medical procedures more efficient and less severe. With labs dedicated to haptics and simulation, the group advances robot and AI-assisted interventions in surgery, therapy and telehealth.
News
Leading light: engineering physics grad receives Order of the White Rose
Grace Ciarniello has been fascinated by the world of inner space for as long as she can remember. As an introverted child, she spent hours peering into tidal pools near her home, mesmerized by their complexity.
That fervent attention to the tiniest of details eventually propelled Ciarniello to the top of her graduating class in engineering physics at the University of Alberta, with a focus on nanotechnology and photonics. Now she has received one of Canada’s most prestigious honours for young women in engineering — the Order of the White Rose from Polytechnique Montréal.
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