Program Overview
The Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Ottawa is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
- QUALITY OF SERVICE MANAGEMENT FOR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS
- MULTIMEDIA COMPRESSION, SCALABILITY, AND ADAPTATION
- NETWORK ROUTING TECHNOLOGIES
- PLANNING AND DESIGN OF COMPUTER NETWORKS
- CROSS LAYER DESIGN FOR WIRELESS MULTIMEDIA NETWORKS
- DESIGN OF DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM SOFTWARE
- DESIGN AND TESTING OF RELIABLE DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Be the holder of a bachelors degree with a specialization, or a major in electrical and computer engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- Provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with the applicants work.
- Provide a statement of purpose indicating their career goals and interests in the proposed research area.
- For admission to the MASc, identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor.
- Be proficient (understand, speak and write) in English. Most of the courses in these programs are offered in English. Research activities can be conducted either in English, French or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of his or her research group.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,482 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 2,729 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Ottawa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
