Offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Electrical Engineering (PhD) is a doctorate in Electrical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,338 per year (CAD 7,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Electrical Engineering
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This PhD is a thesis-based doctoral program in Electrical Engineering at Dalhousie University, focused on research across specializations such as communications, photonics, and robotics. Students carry out independent and original research guided by a faculty supervisor, using departmental laboratories and industry collaborations, culminating in a dissertation. Admission normally requires a research-based master's degree or its academic equivalent; a first-class non-thesis master's degree may be considered where independent research ability is clearly demonstrated, alongside the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum grade requirement. The program is delivered in-person on a full-time basis, with intake in September, January, and May. Graduates are prepared for research and technical leadership roles in academia and industry. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering coordinates program-specific admission requirements in addition to university-wide graduate admission standards.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a research-based master's degree or its academic equivalent; a first-class non-thesis master's degree may be considered where evidence of independent research ability can be clearly demonstrated. Applicants must also meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirement of a 3.0 (B average) grade point average in the last 60 credit hours.
