Program Overview

Lakehead University's (Lakehead) 2-year thesis-based Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering (MSc ENG) program is primarily for students who hold bachelor's degrees in electrical, computer or software engineering. Current research areas include Communications, Networking, VLSI, RF and Microwave, Power Electronics, Electron Devices, Biomedical Applications, Computers and Software. The program aims to produce graduates who are prepared to take on advanced positions in industry or pursue opportunities in academia. Some students in the Electrical & Computer Engineering program are also given the opportunity to instruct laboratory courses, mark assignments and counsel undergraduate students.

Highlights

Program includes formal coursework and thesis work  Participation of Software Engineering department  Students can focus on hardware or software

Admissions & Tuition
	Information For International Students
	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 70.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       IELTS: 6.5       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 80.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (C$)  International Application Fee: 50  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 14,282  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 557  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 14,839

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's of Science in Engineering

Comparison of Selected Graduate Engineering Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # Students Enrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (Thesis) (F/T)				2 years

Ranking and Reputation

Annual research funding to program of $158,000

Buildings & Resources

Located on over 130 hectares of land in south-west Thunder Bay, Lakehead's Faculty of Engineering provides "smart classrooms", GIS labs, and computer teaching and research labs for students. All students receive individual computer and email accounts. The C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse offers a fully equipped gymnasium, weight and combative rooms, squash courts and an Olympic-size pool. The multi-sport athletics facility, which opened in 2005, houses an indoor running track, multi-purpose indoor field, aerobic/yoga studio, weight room and fitness centre, climbing wall, student lounge and sports medicine clinic.

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