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PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis-Route) Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub Lakehead University - Barrie STEM Hub, Canada

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CAD 19833

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering satisfies the demand in academia and industry for highly qualified personnel in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our PhD in Electrical Engineering program is directed to graduates from the existing Master’s in Engineering programs at Lakehead University and outstanding graduates at the post graduate level from other universities.

The objective of the program is to foster students’ scholarly skills and independent research abilities through a combination of formal course work and dissertation (research) work.

The general areas of specialization in the program are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58 - With no score less than - 50

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a MSc degree that must be in the same field or Engineering or a closely related area.

Please Note:- Applicants must have a supervisor prior to be admitted to the program.

6.5 IELTS Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19833

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships – Postgraduate Programs

Lakehead University is offering merit-based scholarships for international students applying to selected postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Eligible Programs Academic Average Awards Value Eligibility Criteria Important Information
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

 

90%+

 

4,000 CAD
in Year One
  • Applicants must have applied to and received an offer for one of the eligible MSc programs at Lakehead University.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on the converted admissions average calculated during the application assessment.
  • The scholarship amount is determined at the time of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Once awarded, the scholarship value is final and cannot be revised.
  • These scholarships are merit-based and do not require a separate application.
  • The award is granted as a one-time financial benefit to support tuition costs.
  • Final eligibility and award value are subject to the university’s official admission evaluation process.
80.0%-89.9% 2,000 CAD
in Year One
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

Specializations include:
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
90%+ 4,000 CAD
in Year One
90%+ 2,000 CAD
in Year One

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