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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronic Systems Engineering - After Master of Engineering or Applied Science (Thesis) University of Regina University of Regina, Canada

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CAD 7770

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 125

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The electronic systems engineering graduate programs at the University of Regina give you the academic and applied research experience needed to compete for top engineering jobs, grow your career, and create next-generation innovations in electronics for industrial and consumer uses.

Applied research remains the driver of invention and modernization in the electrical engineering profession. Leading research also strives to serve organizations, nations and individual end-users as their needs and demands change.

Our systems approach to electronic engineering focuses on the big challenges addressing safety, environmental, social, economic and administrative implications.

Choose U of R and connect with these core strengths:

  • Applied engineering research
  • Research partnerships with industry
  • Faculty dedicated to your success and training
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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  Minimum Literacy - 105.0  Minimum Comprehension - 105.0  Minimum Conversation - 90.0  Minimum Production - 90.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have obtained a thesis-based Master's degree in the discipline to qualify as doctoral students.
     
  • Applicants must have academic credentials consistent with being fully-qualified to undertake graduate work at the doctoral level.

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

7770

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 125

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Entrance Awards

All international undergraduate students who apply for admission to an undergraduate degree program are automatically considered for these scholarships based on their admission average—no application is required! 

    TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

VALUE CRITERIA

International Entrance Scholarship

 

$3,000

  • All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program will be automatically considered.
  • Students must have an admission average of at least 85%.
  • Students receive their choice of either $3,000 in tuition or housing credit.
International Student of Distinction  Scholarship: Tier 1

 

$80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years) Approximate Value

  • All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered.
  • International students selected for Tier 1 will be awarded free on-campus housing and a meal plan.
  • Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 90% (converted to Canadian grading scale).
  • This award is renewable each year of a student’s degree program as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 75% in their first year and 80% in their subsequent years.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Tier 2 $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) Approximate Value
  • All international students applying to an undergraduate degree program directly from high school will be automatically considered.
  • International students selected for Tier 2 will be awarded free on-campus housing.
  • Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 85-89.99% (converted to Canadian grading scale).
  • This award is renewable each year of a student’s degree program as long as students continue to complete 30 credit hours per calendar year and maintain a minimum UGPA of 75% in their first year and 80% in their subsequent years.
International Student of Distinction Scholarship: Diploma $20,000 ($10,000 x 2 years) Approximate Value
  • All international students applying for the Fall intake to an undergraduate diploma program directly from high school will be automatically considered.
  • International students selected for the Diploma category will be awarded free on-campus housing.
  • Students must have a minimum early conditional or overall final high school average of 90% (converted to Canadian grading scale).
  • This award is renewable for one year as long as students complete 30 credit hours in the calendar year from the semester they begin and maintain a minimum UGPA of 80%.
  • To be considered for the Diploma category students must apply for the Fall intake and have their application submitted by April 30.
Bursary

$20,000 ($5,000 x 4 years) Tuition Credit
Students can receive a tuition credit of up to $20,000 over 4 years. This is a savings of approximately 20% of the total degree cost!

This bursary is available to new international undergraduate students admitted to the Winter 2026 term onwards. Students do not need to apply for this bursary. The UR International office will assess and notify all eligible students each term.

  • Must be an international student admitted to a 4-year undergraduate degree program.
  • Students must deposit payment of two years tuition to the University of Regina. The amount required is according to the one year tuition fee stated on the student's acceptance letter. (Example $27,000 CAD x 2 years= $54,000 CAD). The deposit should be made in advance of applying for the study permit.
  • Students must complete their first year (3 terms) of full-time study at the University of Regina and register in the following academic term.
  • Students will receive a $5,000 tuition credit to their student financial account once the above conditions are met.
  • The tuition credit will be issued after the add/drop date of the assessment term has passed.
    Note that the tuition credit will not be issued until after the student completes their first year of studies.
Bursary Renewal  

If a student meets the conditions outlined above, they can continue to receive the $5,000 bursary each year of their studies as long as they

  • Completed full-time studies in the preceding year.
  • Are currently registered for the next academic term.
  • Are not owing any tuition fees to the University of Regina.

 

Scholarships and Funding

A student becomes eligible to apply for scholarships and funding once they have received an official decision letter and been accepted into a program at the University of Regina.  Other eligibility criteria may apply.  Students may receive funding for certain projects or may possibly receive paid employment through the university.  There is a database of all available scholarships that can be sorted according to eligibility requirements.  Review the website for Graduate Studies Scholarships and Funding.  .

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