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Electrical Design Engineer (May 2025 Start Date – New Graduate) – Reno, NV

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Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2600 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Graduate– Designer 1 in our Reno, NV office . The Electrical Engineering Graduate– Designer 1 will work closely with a team of experienced engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include assisting in engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. This position will be expected to work within the project’s monetary budget as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

Assist in the design and analysis of electrical systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication

Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives

Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress

Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions

Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG

Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings

Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools, including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; energy compliance software such as ComCheck; and familiar use of Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

Basic knowledge in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience Requirements are:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

Engineering in Training (EIT) License preferred

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Date Posted: 07/29/2024 Req ID: 38980 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Department: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Campus:  St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00056583

About us: The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is Canada’s top-ranked ECE department, and one of the country's largest. We are home to 100 active and Emeritus professors, more than 1,400 undergraduate and 600 graduate students. Many of our faculty members are world leaders in their field and have been recognized as the brightest and most promising scientists and engineers from across the country. ECE is a hotbed of research commercialization, by far the most productive department for new inventions at the University of Toronto. With this department, you will work at the heart of the most rapidly developing technologies humankind has ever seen. Your opportunity: The Special Events and Programming Assistant is part of the broader Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering team. This role will support recruitment initiatives, industry partnership opportunities, and student life development experiences. The Special Events and Programming Assistant will provide a high level of professional service to the department's activities, including executing event logistics for various on-site, virtual, and hybrid events ranging from small to large scale. The responsibilities include programming support and administrative assistance to the team. This role will be required to execute event scheduling and logistics, provide support on event day, resolve issues that may occur during the event, process registration information, collect post-event evaluations and maintain records and databases. To meet the operational needs of the role, the regular hours of work for this position are Monday to Fridayfrom 9:45 am to 6:00 pm; regular evenings and occasional weekends may be required. Flexibility in working hours is a key requirement for this role. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Resolving issues that may occur during events and escalating problems as required
• Organizing materials for workshops, conferences and events
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Coordinating the production and distribution of communication materials
• Editing promotional and outreach materials in partnership withthe communications team
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items

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• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant student programming and event coordination experience, including experience supporting student life and recruitment initiatives
• Minimum three (3) years of recent and related experience in coordinating, planning, administering and executing the logistics of events from beginning to end in different settings (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid), preferably in an academic environment
• Demonstrated experience and ability to coordinate and execute event logistics for a variety of audiences for small to large-scale events and for multiple events with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience following institutional procurement procedures and policies coordinating quotes from external vendors, including supporting photography/video, catering and audio-visual needs
• Experience setting up and conducting online programming, such as setting up Zoom meetings and webinars, handling remote event registration, recording or live-streaming events, and editing event recording and captions
• Experience working with a marketing team to share event content via digital distribution channels
• Experience preparing and coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Experience evaluating events and preparing statistical reports
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and demonstrated ability to exercise tact, judgment and discretion in the execution of position
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot event activities and provide a high level of customer service
• Strong oral and written communication skills and superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prepare presentations and correspondence with minimal review
• Excellent software skills, including MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong initiative and ability to work well in a team and experiencecoordinating volunteers at events
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience executing hybrid and live-streamed events
• Experience delivering events at an academic institution or in an academic setting
• Experience creating a detailed run-of-show to be used by external vendors
• Previous experience supporting marketing and communication efforts

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/03/2024, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW  Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing  Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:    USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.   Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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College of engineering, collaborative graduate training in computational neural engineering expands.

Funding for the Georgia Tech and Emory University training program in computational neural engineering was recently renewed and increased by the National Institutes of Health, expanding opportunities for students and scholars.

Since it began in 2019, Georgia Tech and Emory University’s Computational Neural-Engineering Training Program has funded and trained doctoral students at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, computation, and clinical experience.  

“We saw that there was a new kind of neuroscience that was happening, to both understand the mysteries of the brain and nervous system and to treat related diseases and disorders,” says Garrett Stanley , program co-director, professor, and McCamish Foundation Distinguished Chair in the Walter H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). “The program was created to fill this gap in training, and to provide a community for like-minded scientists and engineers across these disciplines.” 

Combined with support from Georgia Tech and Emory, that community is set to grow with recently renewed and increased funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

“We’re excited to expand the number of students funded and continue to grow our programs,” says Lena Ting , program co-director, professor, and McCamish Foundation Distinguished Chair in BME. “With this funding, we’ll continue to attract the best and brightest students.” 

Expanding Access  

Through courses, research, professional development, and community outreach, the two-year program provides unprecedented training and community for doctoral students in BME, electrical and computational engineering, neuroscience, machine learning, and beyond.

“Our program is unique in that it combines computation — both how the brain computes and how we can use computational tools to better understand the brain — and engineering of technologies for interfacing with the brain and nervous system,” says Stanley, who also co-directs the Neural Engineering Center with Ting. 

Students are also exposed to neurology, rehabilitation, and other related fields through clinical course requirements. 

“We teach our students alongside physical therapy and occupational therapy students to solve clinically relevant problems,” explains Ting, who teaches several of the courses. “We think early exposure to such clinical problems can accelerate the translation of basic research to the clinic.”  

Originally slated to last five years, funding for the program comes from the T32 program of institutional training grants by the NIH and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Michael Borich , associate professor in the Emory University School of Medicine, and Chris Rozell , professor and Julian T. Hightower Chair in Georgia Tech’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , also serve as directors of the program. 

“The NIH T32 funding mechanism is great because it enables universities to create training programs that span different traditional disciplines,” says Stanley. Without the need to create entirely new academic units, training programs like these provide funding for students conducting interdisciplinary research. Since the funding isn’t tied to a specific research group, it also gives students the flexibility to rotate through multiple labs to find the best fit. “In other words, it’s a game changer.” 

With NIH funding renewed and expanded by 50%, the program will now have the capacity to fund more trainees. 

“I love to see the program grow so more of our students and faculty can benefit,” said Ting. “Thanks to generous funding from Georgia Tech, we will also be able to support international students now, something we couldn’t do in the past.” 

In addition to support from the NIH, Emory University School of Medicine , and the joint Georgia Tech-Emory BME Department, the program is further bolstered by support from Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research . 

“While the NIH funding enables us to support the salary and tuition for students,” said Stanley, “local support from Georgia Tech and Emory enables us to not only manage the growing program and provide reporting back to the NIH, but also to provide student-initiated training workshops in emerging technical areas, career development activities, training in neuroethics, and social events that help to bring the community together.” 

The community, he said, is the “most exciting and significant part of this. The network of talented people brought together through this program will be valuable and influential for years to come.” 

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The complexity of software and hardware systems calls for today’s computer engineers to be experts in power consumption, security and reliability — not just functionality. As a Masters of Computer Engineering student with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, you’ll be working on hardware, software and networking systems for the computers of today and tomorrow. Gain the training through our program you’ll need to enter and advance in the computer engineering and information technology fields, along with gaining management opportunities and sourcing lucrative positions at larger firms.

Why Earn a Master's in Computer Engineering?

The complexity of software and hardware systems calls for today’s computer engineers to be experts in power consumption, security and reliability — not just functionality

Gain the training you need to enter and advance in the computer engineering and information technology fields.

A master's degree can prepare you for management positions and high-paying jobs at larger firms.

For Admission to the Graduate Program

• A Baccalaureate degree in a technical field  * (e.g., Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from an accredited university or college) with an overall GPA of at least  2.75 .
• Have at least a  2.7  undergraduate grade point average in the last sixty semester units or ninety quarter units attempted.
• International students are required to submit a brief statement of purpose and  3  letters of recommendations.

*Regardless of undergraduate degree, all students must fulfill with a 3.0 GPA or higher.*

Please check the "Prerequisite Courses" accordion item for more information on Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering courses required for the program.

Prerequisite Courses

** The ECE Graduate Coordinator will determine which course(s) will be required.

For Advancement to Classified Graduate Status

• Fulfill University requirements for classified status.
• Complete prerequisite courses with 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Submit a tentative program of graduate study approved by the ECE graduate coordinator.
• Minimum grade in any course taken must be "C" or better while maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

For the Degree:

• Completion of 30 units under either the  Thesis Plan  or the  Project Plan .  Note:  Students may not take a course (counting toward an MSEE degree) which is the same or equivalent to a course taken toward ones undergraduate program.
• Formal approval of granting the degree by the Engineering Faculty.

Thesis Plan:

• 24 units of course work applicable to the M.S. degree, of which at least 15 units must be 500/600-level ECE courses. Select a minimum of 12 units of Electrical and Computer Engineering courses and a minimum of 6 units of Computer Science courses plus 6 units selected from Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science courses.
• 6 units of ECE 698(Thesis) and a successful oral defense of the thesis before the thesis committee.

Project Plan:

• 27 units of coursework applicable to the M.S. degree, of which at least 18 units must be 500/600-level ECE courses. Select a minimum of 12 units of Electrical and Computer Engineering courses and a minimum of 6 units of Computer Science courses plus 9 units selected from Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science courses.
• 3 units of ECE 698 (Graduate Project) culminating in a comprehensive report.

Graduate Program:

The 30 units of coursework in the graduate program must form a cohesive plan of graduate study that consists of suggested and courses from Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science. The 30 units may include one graded unit of ECE 699A (Internship) as an elective course. Any additional enrollment in ECE 699A can only be taken on a Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) basis and will not be included in the 30 units required for the degree.

Admission Procedure and University Rules

Application forms can be accessed through  Cal State Apply  and are submitted online. The code number for the MSCompE is  562445M . Application deadlines for admission are set by the Office of Admissions .

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must receive a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based or 79/80 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Besides TOEFL and IELTS, CSUN currently accept other tests such as Duolingo. All acceptable English language tests and minimum scores are listed on the  International Prospective Students  page.

Continuing students in either Post Baccalaureate or Graduate status may change their objective and seek admission to a MS in Computer Engineering by filling out a change of objective form that can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records.

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of all University regulations and restrictions such as:

• No more than 9 units of transfer or extension work
• No more than a total of 9 units of ECE 400-level Digital course and/or Comp 400-level courses taken in residence can be counted toward Master in Computer Engineering
• Probation and Disqualification
• Repeat of courses rules
• Advancement to Candidacy
• Academic leave
• 7-years time limit for the completion of the degree
• Graduation with Distinction

For details on the above, students are advised to attend one of the ECE graduate orientation meetings to meet with the Graduate Coordinator. Prior to the formation of their Graduate Committee, graduate students are advised by the Graduate Coordinator. After the formation of their Graduate Committee, graduate students are advised by their Committee Chair. All courses taken towards the MS degree must be approved by the Committee Chair and the Graduate Coordinator. 

Required Courses (30 units)

For this degree, the student must define a program that conforms to the general M.S. in Computer Engineering degree requirements as established by the Department.

Students are advised to meet with an advisor as soon as possible to plan their program. No more than a total of 9 units of ECE 400-level Digital courses and/or Comp 400-level courses taken in residence can be counted toward Master in Computer Engineering.

Students may not take a course (counting toward MSCompE degree) which is the same or equivalent to a course taken toward one’s undergraduate program.

Students must select a minimum of 14 units of 500 or 600-level required Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses listed below:

• ECE 520/L System on Chip Design and Laboratory (3/1)
• ECE 524/L FPGA/ASIC Design and Optimization Using VHDL and Lab (3/1)  or  ECE 526/L Digital Design with Verilog and System Verilog and Lab (3/1)
• ECE 620 Advanced Switching Theory (3)
• ECE 621 Computer Arithmetic Design (3)  or ECE 622 Digital Systems Structure (3)

and a minimum of 6 units of 500 or 600-level Computer Science (COMP) elective courses in the following list:

• COMP 522 Embedded Applications (3)
• COMP 528 Mobile Computing (3)
• COMP 528L Mobile Computing Lab (1)
• COMP 529/L Advanced Network Topics and Lab (2/1)
• COMP 541 Data Mining (3)
• COMP 542 Machine Learning (3)
• COMP 560 Expert Systems (3)
• COMP 565 Advanced Computer Graphics (3)
• COMP 587 Software Verification and Validation (3)
• COMP 620 Computer System Architecture (3)

If students choose to do the Graduate Project (3 units of  ECE 698C ), the remaining 7 units must either be from Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses.

If students choose to do the Thesis (6 units of  ECE 698C ), the remaining 4 units must be either from Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses.

All graduate programs in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering must be approved by the faculty advisor and the Graduate Coordinator.

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• Financial certificate with supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. (International applicants, please read  Finances and Funding for International Students at OSU .)  The financial certificate can be sent later after the admission decision is made.  
• Transferring to OSU from Another School We do not have a separate application procedure for applicants who are currently pursuing a graduate degree at another university and want to transfer to our graduate program. These applicants should follow our normal application directions. Information about transferring credits can be found in our course catalog:  catalog.oregonstate.edu .  
• If you previously applied and your application was rejected, we encourage you to reapply if you have made successful progress with your language scores, have an improved GPA, or have additional work experience. Offers of admission will be made on a case by case basis by EECS faculty.
• To re-apply you must submit both the OSU and EECS online applications again and update any documents that are now incomplete or expired. The Graduate School retains application materials for two (2) years.
• All questions regarding documents previously submitted must be directed to the Graduate School.  
• Visa Questions The visa process does not begin until after an applicant has been admitted by both the School of EECS and the OSU Graduate School.

All visa questions should be addressed to the  Office of International Services . Office of International Services Oregon State University 1600 SW Western Blvd - Suite 130 Corvallis, Oregon 97331 United States Phone: 541-737-6310 Fax: 541-737-6226

• The Best Universities for PhDs in Electrical Engineering in Canada (2023)

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Why Study Electrical Engineering in Canada

There are many reasons why someone might want to study Electrical Engineering at a university in Canada . Here are just a few:

• Canada is home to some of the top universities in the world for Electrical Engineering studies like the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and McGill University, ensuring high-quality education.
• Canadian institutions offer state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities that allow students to access latest technology and pursue cutting-edge research in Electrical Engineering.
• Canada’s focus on research & innovation provides ample opportunities for candidates willing to explore novel concepts within Electrical Engineering through combining theoretical learning with practical applications.
• Learn under guidance from highly experienced professors that have profound knowledge about diverse elements within Electrical Engineering; who can mentor students through comprehensive research methodology.

The Best Universities for Electrical Engineering in Canada

The following tables give the 10 top universities in Canada for Electrical Engineering , according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which Canadian universities are amongst the best in the world - and help you compare institutions on an international level.

This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education , QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) .

Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.

Our guide has more information on how to use international rankings to decide on the best research universities for PhD study .

What should I know about the Times Higher Education rankings?

The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.

What should I know about the QS rankings?

The QS World University Rankings are designed to meet the needs of prospective students, with more weight given to student-centric metrics such as staff/student ratio, international recruitment and employer opinion. The rankings are balanced between qualitative and quantitative data, but give less weight to research than some other rankings.

What should I know about the ARWU rankings?

The ARWU rankings reflect the presence of elite academics and the future academic success of graduates. However, they do not directly assess the quality of education at a university or take into account other aspects of university performance.

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Electrical and computer engineering, program overview.

The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is consistently ranked the top electrical and computer engineering department in Canada and among the top 15 in the world by many ranking organizations. Among our professors are 39 Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 6 Fellows of the Optical Society, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada and 18 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. ECE holds more than 40% of all U of T Engineering invention disclosures — in 2020 alone, we authored 142 patents. Our collaborative relationships with industry partners such as Google, Fujitsu, Ericsson, and LG help our students contribute to the department’s history of ground-breaking discoveries, patents and many spinoffs.

Our ECE graduate students are known for their innovation and problem-solving; approximately nine out of ten of our department invention disclosures each year involve a student, and dozens of our students receive major awards from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and other agencies. Last year our research-stream students received funding totalling more than 12.5 million dollars and our 8:1 graduate student-to-faculty ratio provides our students with an excellent opportunity to build professional relationships with our faculty members. Upon graduation our students are primed for success in many fields, not only in engineering but also business, health care, law and more.

Our degree programs

We offer three degree programs : the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Applied Science (MASc), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — with courses and research that encompass the theory and application of all aspects of the electrical and computer engineering.

The MEng is a course-based master’s degree intended to provide students with the training and expertise needed to succeed in today’s information economy. MEng students can choose from an expansive list of courses, with lectures and labs from both our faculty and industry experts. Research projects supervised by our world-class faculty are also available to some students.

Our MASc program is intended to give students an opportunity to develop their research skills; in addition to taking courses, their research activity is supervised by one of our faculty members. We expect that our MASc students will finish their studies and defend a thesis within a 24-month period, during which they will receive financial support from the department and their research advisor, as long as they maintain satisfactory progress. Many of our MASc students publish their research results in scientific journals and conferences.

Our PhD program provides students with the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of a particular field — it is a serious commitment to a given area or topic, and students are expected to make novel and significant contributions to their area of study. In addition to conducting research under the supervision of one or more members of our faculty, PhD students take relevant courses and must complete a qualifying examination. We expect that our PhD students will finish their study and research within a 48-month period. If maintaining satisfactory progress, they will receive financial support from the department and their research advisor for four years. We expect that our PhD students will publish their research results in internationally recognized and reputable scientific journals and conferences.

Please visit https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/graduates/admission/ for more information. Inquiries can be directed to [email protected] .

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Prior to commencing an application, applicants should carefully review all of the details about admission to ECE graduate programs on the ECE website .

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All ECE programs require applicants to complete applications on two systems: the SGS Application System  and the  ECE Application System . ECE is unable to consider any applicant who does not fully complete their applications on both systems. An application is fully complete only when all of the following has been completed:

• Select ‘Fall 2024 – Summer 2025’ as the application type and then select either ‘Fall 2024’ or ‘Winter 2025’ as your desired start date. You cannot select ‘Summer 2025’ as your start date for ECE programs as our programs commence in September and January only.
• When asked to select the ‘Graduate Unit’, select ‘Edward S. Rogers Sr. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering’.
• To submit your application you must complete all sections and then select ‘Continue’ on the ‘Review’ page.
• Confirmation can be found on the ‘Application Status’ page.
• Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable; SGS cannot offer refunds, waivers, or deferrals of the application fee . ECE does not charge a supplementary application fee.
• The statement of intent is an opportunity for the applicant to explain why they are applying, to discuss areas of academic and/or research interest, and to write about any activities or experience that may be relevant to their desired program. MASc and PhD applicants must demonstrate significant potential for research and are encouraged to mention faculty members whose research programs are compatible with their own interests.
• Academic referees are preferred, particularly for applications to the MASc and PhD programs. In certain cases, managers or other engineering professionals may be appropriate referees, particularly for applications to the MEng program. Applicants who have undertaken a Master’s program must include their Master’s research supervisor as a referee.
• The system will automatically email an applicant’s referees to request references immediately after the applicant has submitted their application. As references must be submitted by the deadline , it is highly recommended that applicants (1) submit their applications well in advance of the deadline and (2) confirm that their references have been submitted by the deadline. The application status will read ‘received’ when the application is complete including two references.
• Each referee will receive an email from  [email protected] that contains a unique URL and password which they will need in order to log in and upload their comments to the system. Please note that some servers have been blocking these automated messages. It is therefore recommended that applicants contact their referees to ensure that they have received the email; applicants are encouraged to suggest that their referees check their junk mail folders. If a referee does not receive the email, please notify us at [email protected]   .
• Referees must submit their references through the ECE Application System. Applicants should not forward reference letters to ECE; references provided by email or in hard copy cannot be considered.

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• Required documents must be uploaded to the SGS and ECE applications systems. Applicants should not send required or supplementary application documents via email or in hard copy. Documents sent via email or in hard copy will not be considered.
• The TOEFL institution code for U of T is 0982. There is no need to specify a department.

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Review of applications will commence immediately following the relevant application deadline .

• Some applications take significantly longer than others to review; as application results are released to applicants as soon as they become available, not all applicants will receive their results at the same time.
• The application status on the ECE Application System will typically continue to read ‘received’ while the application is under review; for many applicants the application status will continue to read ‘received’ until an admission decision has been made.
• To add a comment, applicants can log on to the ECE Application System and use the ‘Add comments after submission’ option in ‘My Tasks’.
• Adding a comment is not a means to communicate with the ECE Graduate Office – if an applicant has a question they should contact us at [email protected] .

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*Some summer work terms are a) research roles compensated with a stipend, or b) opportunities secured by students outside of North America with calculated average hourly rate lower than the Province of Ontario's minimum wage.

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Salary amounts are annualized. Work terms paying less than the Province of Ontario minimum wage are research roles and/or opportunities outside North America secured by students. Work terms showing salaries over $100K CAD are opportunities secured from US-based employer-partners.

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Electrical and computer engineering: electrical and computer engineering phd.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for exceptional individuals who intend to pursue a career in fundamental or applied research.

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of three routes: 1) following completion of the University of Toronto master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university; 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program; or 3) direct entry for exceptionally qualified students with an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

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Minimum admission requirements.

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's additional admission requirements stated below.

Admission may be granted for applicants with a University of Toronto master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with an overall average of at least B+, or its equivalent from a recognized university.

• The department must be satisfied of the student's ability to do advanced research before admission may be granted.

Completion Requirements

Coursework. Normally, students who enter the PhD with a master's degree will complete 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) not previously used for other degree credit. Students may receive a course reduction of up to 1.0 FCE depending on their PhD research needs in relation to their studies at the master's level. The number of required courses will be determined by the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies, in consultation with the PhD supervisor.

During Year 1, each student must:

pass a qualifying oral examination in the area of research;

attend the ECE Colloquium;

complete JDE1000H Ethics in Research if they have not already done so in a previous University of Toronto master's program.

Students have the option of completing an emphasis in Sustainable Energy as part of their degree program. Please see details in the Electrical and Computer Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Emphases section.

PhD Program (Transfer)

Transfer requirements.

Admission may be granted to applicants via transfer from the MASc to the PhD program, upon completion of 2.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) with an overall average of at least B+.

Coursework. Normally, students who transfer from the MASc to the PhD will complete 1.5 graduate FCEs , in addition to courses completed while registered in the MASc program. Students may be required to complete up to 1.0 additional FCE depending on their PhD research needs in relation to their studies at the master's level. The number of required courses will be determined by the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies, in consultation with the PhD supervisor.

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Admission may be granted by direct entry for exceptionally qualified students with an appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs).

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• Ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements for your desired degree, including English proficiency . U of T Engineering offers a wide range of graduate-level degrees, including Master of Engineering , Master of Applied Science ,  PhD and several collaborative programs. Please note, each department has their own admission requirements (e.g., minimum GPAs vary between departments).
• Complete the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Online Application . Your SGS application is required to complete the application process at the departmental level. The SGS application fee is $125 CDN and payment can be made online using Visa or Mastercard. Before completing the application, review all the steps of the application process within your chosen academic program, and note all relevant deadlines and details.
• Select the department you want to study with, and note relevant deadlines. Admission within U of T Engineering is administered at the departmental level. Use the links below to explore the admission process for each of our academic units and degree types. Please note, some departments have their own forms that must be completed as part of the application process.
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