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The Department offers programs of graduate studies leading to a degree of Master of Science (thesis), Master of Engineering (project/non-thesis) or Doctor of Philosophy.
The research interests and facilities of the Department are very extensive, involving more than 50 faculty members and 350 postgraduate students. The major activities are divided into the following groups:
The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental laboratories and there are numerous multidisciplinary research projects, so students are provided with an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices.
Research Facilities
The Department has extensive laboratory facilities for all its main research areas. In addition, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº often collaborates with other institutions for teaching and research.
The Department has extensive computer facilities. Most research machines are networked, providing access to a vast array of hardware. In addition, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº is linked to the (CRIM) and the University Computing Centre.
There are three other universities in Montreal: Concordia University is the other English-language university; l’Université de Montréal, and its affiliated school of engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, is the largest francophone university; l’Université du Québec has a campus in Montreal and in major towns throughout the province.
The proximity of these schools to Æ»¹ûÒùÔº ensures that a rich array of courses is available to suit individual needs. Æ»¹ûÒùÔº also collaborates on research projects with many organizations such as (IREQ) and (INRS).
Financial Support
Graduate Assistantships: The Department awards several graduate assistantships to qualified full-time graduate students. These are normally funded from research grants or contracts awarded to individual faculty members. In return, the graduate assistant is expected to perform research-related tasks assigned by the professor from whose grant the assistantship is paid. A good part, but not necessarily all, of this work can be used for preparing a thesis. There is no special application form for graduate assistantships; all applicants who indicate a need for support on their application forms will be considered.
Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students, with the approval of their supervisors, may also undertake teaching assistantships for additional remuneration. These are awarded at the beginning of the term. The Department can make no prior commitments.
Graduate students can also receive financial aid through fellowships, loans, or bursaries. For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/gps/funding, or contact:
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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** This program replaces the M.Eng. Electrical Engineering (Thesis) program as of January 2020 ** The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Thesis) is research-oriented and is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in the research area within the Department. Undertaking this program at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº provides students with an opportunity to conduct intensive research under the supervision of researchers who are leaders in their field. The program is an ideal preparation for a Ph.D. degree or an industrial research career. |
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
The Master of Engineering degree (project option) involves graduate-level courses and an internally examined research project. The program is oriented more toward professional development than the thesis option. The project is of significantly less scope than a thesis, and includes options such as a technical review, a design project, or a small-scale research project. Students are provided with a very solid background in electrical and computer engineering, both in terms of breadth across the entire field and depth in the area of specialty. Graduates frequently pursue careers in research and development. A part-time program is possible. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Electrical Engineering |
The Ph.D. degree recognizes a significant novel research contribution that is described in an externally examined thesis. Students who are admitted to this program normally have a master's degree. Research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. The Department provides an excellent environment for conducting research, with supervision by internationally renowned researchers and access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities. Graduates from the program most commonly pursue research and teaching careers in academia or research careers in industrial labs. |
English Proficiency Requirement: Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in English. Accepted English language tests and minimum test score requirements can be found on our website. Official results must be received before the application deadlines.
GRE: Submission of (General Aptitude Test) scores is not mandatory. Applicants who have written the GRE are welcome to submit their scores for consideration.
Master's Degree (Admission Requirements)
The applicant must be the graduate of a recognized university and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, as determined by Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or a closely related field. An applicant holding a degree in another field of engineering or science will be considered but a Qualifying year may be required to make up any deficiencies. The applicant must have a high academic achievement: a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 for the last two full-time academic years or equivalent. Satisfaction of these general requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to graduate studies is limited and acceptance is highly competitive.
Ph.D. Degree (Admission Requirements)
In addition to satisfying the requirements for the Master's program, candidates must hold a suitable master's degree from a recognized university. The applicant must have a high academic achievement: a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0. Satisfaction of these general requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to graduate studies is limited and acceptance is highly competitive.
Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
The Department accepts most of its graduate students for September; the chance of acceptance for January is significantly lower.
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate Æ»¹ûÒùÔº departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Ìý | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
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Ìý | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Students (any citizenship) |
Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | Dec. 15 | Dec. 15 | Dec. 15 |
Winter Term: | Feb. 15 | Aug. 1 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 15 |
Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All supporting documents must be uploaded to the online application system (uApply) by the application deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Chair | |
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Warren Gross | |
Associate Chair, Academic | |
Ioannis Psaromiligkos | |
Associate Chair, Undergraduate Programs | |
François Bouffard | |
Associate Chair, Graduate Programs | |
Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur | |
Associate Chair, Operations | |
Dennis Giannacopoulos | |
Emeritus Professors | |
Pierre R. Bélanger; Maier L. Blostein; Peter Kabal; Martin D. Levine; Boon-Teck Ooi; Tomas J.F. Pavlasek; Nicholas C. Rumin; Jonathan P. Webb. | |
Professors | |
Tal Arbel; Benoit Boulet; Peter E. Caines; Benoit Champagne; Lawrence Chen; James Clark; Mark Coates; Jeremy R. Cooperstock; Frank Ferrie; Warren Gross; Geza Joos; Andrew G. Kirk; Fabrice Labeau; Harry Leib; Tho Le-Ngoc; David A. Lowther; David V. Plant; Gordon Roberts; Martin Rochette; Thomas Szkopek; Dániel Varró; Zeljko Zilic. | |
Associate Professors | |
François Bouffard; Christophe Dubach; Mourad El-Gamal; Dennis Giannacopoulos; Roni Khazaka; Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur; Aditya Mahajan; Muthucumaru Maheswaran; Brett Meyer; Hannah Michalska; Gunter Mussbacher; Derek Nowrouzezahrai; Milica Popovich; Ioannis Psaromiligkos. | |
Assistant Professors | |
Narges Armanfard; Sharmistha Bhadra; Amin Emad; Hsiu-Chin Lin; AJung Moon; Boris Vaisband; Xiaozhe Wang; Songrui Zhao; Wei Lili. | |
Faculty Lecturer | |
Marwan Kanaan | |
Associate Members | |
Maxime Cohen; Matthew Adam Dobbs; Gregory L. Dudek; Alan C. Evans; William R. Funnell; David Juncker; Paul Kry; Samira A. Rahimi. | |
Adjunct Professors | |
Rhys Allan Adams; Donald Davis; Tiago H. Falk; Innocent Kamwa; Marthe Kassouf; Shane McIntosh; Zetian Mi; Frédéric Nabki; Douglas O'Shaughnessy; Michael Rabbat; Joseph J. Schlesinger; Di Wu; Qunbi Zhuge. |
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Thesis) is research oriented and the thesis is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in the research area within the Department. Undertaking this program at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº provides students with an opportunity to conduct intensive research under the supervision of researchers...
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (45 credits).
The M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering (project option) involves an internally examined research project in addition to 27 graduate level course credits. The program is oriented more towards professional development than the thesis option. The project is of significantly less scope than a thesis, and includes options such as a technical review, a design project, or...
For more information, see Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Electrical Engineering.