Where Discovery Meets Real-World Impact

Through strong partnerships with industry leaders, ECE Professor Amr Helmy and his team are translating cutting-edge photonics research into technologies that drive innovation across the globe.

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Among the top ECE departments in Canada and the world

invention

ECE has secured over 135 patents in the past five years

diversity

Over 33% of ECE students are women

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Undergraduate Programs

We offer a four-year BASc Degree with two options: Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.

Graduate Programs

We offer three degrees: the Master of Engineering (MEng), the Master of Applied Science (MASc) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Hear from the Chair

An award-winning researcher and teacher, she prioritizes innovation, industry and alumni collaboration, and aims to provide an inclusive student experience. A former ECE student herself — for all three of her degrees — she is dedicated to fostering the growth and empowerment of the next generation of electrical and computer engineering leaders for the betterment of society.

Professor Deepa Kundur (ECE) holds the new Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure.
Professor Deepa Kundur (ECE) holds the new Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure.

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Research at ECE

ECE at U of T leads globally in high-impact research across fields like biomedical engineering, energy systems, our innovations improve lives and drive change.

Industry Partners

Industry Opportunities

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Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC)

The Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC) is an interdisciplinary research and service centre at the University of Toronto.

The centre offers global research leadership by providing access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities, collaborative research networks, advanced educational opportunities and information exchange events for registered users and clients.

Grid Modernization Centre (GMC)

The Grid Modernization Centre (GMC) is a world-class testbed and innovation hub within the ECE Department at the University of Toronto.

Established under the Climate Positive Energy initiative, GMC is the first facility of its kind in Canada, dedicated to accelerating the nation’s transition toward a decarbonized, decentralized, and digitalized power grid.