Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng at the University of Toronto
The ECE Master of Engineering program is a course-based master’s degree that provides you with the training and expertise to succeed in today’s competitive information economy.
You’ll learn cutting-edge skills from world-renowned faculty and industry leaders, and the innovative curriculum allows you to follow your curiosity and passion, with delivery options to suit your individual circumstances.
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MEng Co-op for students starting in Fall 2026
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What is an MEng degree?
An ECE MEng degree opens doors to a range of career opportunities across industries like sustainability, health care, robotics, security and much more. Upon completion, you’ll gain an internationally recognized qualification from one of the highest ranked universities in Canada — ranked 11th in the world in graduate employability by Times Higher Education (2022). The ECE MEng is the ideal starting point to get you where you’re going.
An MEng is an internationally recognized qualification that:
- Opens doors to interesting career opportunities
- Expands your professional network
- Increases your financial prospects
Options available for full-time, extended full-time, part-time and co-op.
Why choose ECE at U of T?
ECE at the University of Toronto is consistently ranked the top electrical and computer engineering department in Canada and among the top 15 in the world by many ranking organizations. At ECE, we provide an opportunity to pursue advanced studies in state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of an internationally renowned faculty. Our size and the breadth of expertise represented across our 104 professors allow us to offer an exceptionally large and diverse array of graduate courses each year.
We also hire industry experts to teach industry-oriented courses designed specifically to meet the needs and interests of MEng students.
We prioritize both academic excellence and the mental health and wellness of our students. We actively foster a culture of caring and support, while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
“I chose the MEng program to strengthen my credentials and pivot into data science and AI — it was a bridge between where I was and where I wanted to go.”
Daniel Weng
ECE MEng Student
“I pursued an MEng to improve my knowledge of my area of focus, power systems. I wanted to ensure [...] that I would have the skills to be an experienced engineer that others could rely on in the future, and an MEng seemed like a good step towards that.”
Julia Wagner
ECE MEng Student
Opportunities in ECE
In addition to the general degree requirements, students have the option of completing an emphasis in one of these eight areas and/or one of the following emphases specifically tailored for MEng students:
Analytics
Engineering & Globalization
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation & Technology Engineering (ELITE)
Identity, Privacy & Security (IPS)
Robotics
Semiconductor Fabrication & Inspection
Sustainable Energy
Current MEng-focused courses include
ECE1779H Introduction to Cloud Computing
ECE1092H Smart Grid Case Studies
ECE1783H Design Tradeoffs in Digital Systems
ECE1718H Special Topics in Computer Hardware Design: Hardware-Accelerated Digital Systems
Other course opportunities
There are also hundreds of other graduate courses offered by other departments within the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, including a selection of ELITE and Analytics courses, as well as across U of T in general, many of which are open to MEng students.
Finally, some students complete a research-oriented MEng project (ECE2500Y) under the supervision of one or more of our faculty.
Flexible delivery options
ECE offers three delivery options for the MEng program: part-time, full-time or extended full-time, to suit your goals and circumstances. September and January start dates are available for all delivery options.