University of New Brunswick

What you'll study

The programme provides a combination of advanced core courses, specialised electives and supervised research or project work. Students can choose a thesis-based Master of Applied Science (MSc) route focused on original research or a course-and-project Master of Engineering (MEng) designed for professional practice.

• Core and elective topics: advanced power systems and renewable energy, power electronics, electric machines, signals and systems, digital and wireless communications, control theory and robotics, micro- and nano-electronics, photonics, embedded systems and biomedical instrumentation.
• Research and project work: MSc students complete an original research thesis under a faculty supervisor; MEng students complete a substantial technical project and coursework. Projects and theses commonly involve laboratory experimentation, simulation and industry-relevant design.
• Laboratory and facilities: work takes place in departmental labs that support power and energy testing, microelectronics fabrication and characterisation, signal processing and control systems, and biomedical device prototyping. Access to shared university research infrastructure supports interdisciplinary projects.
• Typical structure: full-time studies usually span one to two years depending on route and prior preparation. The MSc focuses on research credits and thesis submission; the MEng emphasises coursework plus a capstone project or technical report.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline (for example electronic engineering, computer engineering or physics with substantial electrical-engineering content). Successful applicants typically have strong academic records and evidence of relevant technical preparation.

• Academic background: an accredited undergraduate engineering degree or equivalent with demonstrated performance in core electrical engineering subjects.
• Research route (MSc): admission to the thesis stream generally requires identifying a potential supervisor whose research interests match the applicant’s proposed study; a brief research statement is usually requested.
• Documentation: transcripts, curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, and academic references are normally required. International applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency according to the university’s published standards.
• Additional assessments: depending on the applicant’s background, the programme may require completion of specified undergraduate prerequisite courses or recommend qualifying coursework; in some cases, interviews with faculty are used to assess fit.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of technical and managerial roles. The programme prepares students for careers in utilities and power generation, renewable energy companies, telecommunications and networking firms, electronics and semiconductor industries, transportation and automation sectors, healthcare technology companies, and government or defence organisations.

• Typical roles include design and systems engineers, control and automation engineers, power systems analysts, embedded systems developers, signal processing engineers, and R&D engineers.
• Graduates aiming for academic or advanced research careers commonly continue to PhD study; others move into technical leadership, product development or consulting.
• The programme’s emphasis on hands-on projects and industry-relevant skills also supports entrepreneurship and technology transfer activities in the region.

Why study at University of New Brunswick

UNB’s Faculty of Engineering offers a supportive environment with relatively small cohorts, enabling close supervision and collaboration with faculty researchers. The department maintains a broad range of research expertise across electrical engineering subfields, which provides MSc and MEng students with options to pursue both fundamental and applied problems.

• Industry engagement: proximity to regional industry and utility providers means opportunities for applied projects, internships and co-operative placements that connect students to real-world engineering challenges.
• Research culture: students benefit from access to well-equipped laboratories and interdisciplinary research groups, facilitating collaboration across materials, computing and biomedical areas.
• Student support: the university provides academic advising, graduate funding opportunities for research students, and professional development activities to prepare graduates for careers in industry or further study.