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PhD in Electrical Engineering

Université de Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #951-1000

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PhD in Electrical Engineering is a doctorate in Electrical Engineering programme offered by Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Electrical Engineering
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: usherbrooke.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Electrical Engineering (Doctorat en genie electrique) at Universite de Sherbrooke is a 90-credit research doctorate leading to the Philosophiae Doctor degree, delivered full-time on the Sherbrooke campus under a regular or industry-partnership study regime. It prepares graduates to become high-level professionals capable of identifying and implementing innovative solutions to complex engineering and technological research-and-development problems, or to pursue academic research careers. Students deepen specialized expertise, independently conduct original research, and develop rigorous scientific and technological problem-solving and communication skills, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Research areas in the department include neurocomputational systems engineering, integrated classical and quantum systems engineering, embedded and connected artificial intelligence, instrumentation, robotics, speech/signal/audio processing for communications and networks, and autonomous and connected vehicles. The program admits at the Fall, Winter and Summer terms.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed a master's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent (except under the accelerated master's-to-doctorate pathway) and must have demonstrated the aptitude required for research. Candidates must secure the agreement of an eligible faculty supervisor. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale (or an equivalent academic record) is required. An accelerated pathway from the master's program is available to students who maintain continuity of their research project and supervisor, have completed at least 21 credits of the master's program including its research-methodology and research-project-definition courses plus 15 elective credits with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.3, and receive a favourable recommendation from their research supervisor.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université de Sherbrooke

“Veritatem in charitate”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1954
Students: 33,703
QS rank: #951-1000
Programs: 174
Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Electrical Engineering award?

Université de Sherbrooke awards a Doctorate in the field of Electrical Engineering on completion of this programme.

Can PhD in Electrical Engineering be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Sherbrooke.

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