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The University of Alberta

Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s foremost research-intensive universities. The U. of A. campus is situated on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, with quick and convenient access to the city centre. The greater Edmonton area has a population of over a million people and offers a diverse array of cultural and sporting activities year round. The University possesses the second largest university research library in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The University also has outstanding recreational facilities for students and faculty.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science (thesis-based) and Master of Engineering (course-based) degrees. In cooperation with the Faculty of Business, the joint Master of Business Administration/ Master of Engineering (MBA/MEng) is also offered. At present, the Department has 56 faculty members and is undergoing a rapid expansion. Our graduate program attracts outstanding students from the best schools worldwide and presently has an enrollment of over 370, including approximately 180 PhD candidates. The undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering (which includes a new option in biomedical engineering), Computer Engineering (which includes an option in Software Engineering), and Engineering Physics (with an option in Nanoengineering), enroll over 800 students. Research and teaching needs are served by two new buildings with a total area of 340,000 square feet. Facilities include a state of the art machine shop, and a unique world-class nano and microfabrication facility. Located nearby, the National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) offers unique opportunities for collaboration with faculty, industry and government. The undergraduate and graduate laboratories are generously equipped with state of the art equipment and excellent computing facilities are available. Extensive funding opportunities are available through a variety of national and provincial sources. For further information about the Department, please check the official Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering website .