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Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.)

Program Description

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering (Thesis) offered by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in research design, information synthesis, and scientific communication to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: intelligent systems, photonics, power, software engineering, systems and control, telecommunications and signal processing, integrated circuits, systems and control, electrical, electrical and computer engineering, artificial intelligence, AI.

Unique Program Features

  • Our research and experimental laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment where numerous multidisciplinary research projects offering students an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices;
  • The program provides students with an opportunity to conduct an intensive research project under the supervision of Faculty members who are leaders in their respective fields. The program is an ideal preparation for those looking to pursue a PhD degree or begin their career as an industrial researcher.
  • The Department's main research areas include: Bioelectrical Engineering, Computational Electromagnetics, Intelligent Systems, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Nano-Electronic Devices and Materials, Photonic Systems, Power Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems and Control, Telecommunications and Signal Processing;

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MSc in Electrical Engineering website

Department Contact

Graduate Program grad.ece [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Electrical%20Engineering) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 December 15 December 15
WINTER February 15 August 1 October 15
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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