Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering - Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program offers advanced study and research in 14 areas of specialization. Through coursework, original research, and a thesis, students explore creative and innovative solutions for the everyday needs of society, spanning from communications to energy and technology. The program is guided by internationally recognized faculty and researchers.

Research Fields

• Antennas, Microwaves and Wave Optics
• Biomedical
• Circuits and Systems Including Computer-Aided Design
• Communications and Information Systems
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Software
• Nanotechnology
• Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI)
• Power and Energy Systems
• Quantum Information
• Silicon Devices and Integrated Circuits
• Systems and Control
• Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
• Wireless Communication

Program Overview

Department/School

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is part of the Faculty of Engineering.

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Admit Term(s)

Admission terms are Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), and Spring (May - August).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered on-campus.

Program Type

The program is a Master's, Research program.

Length of Program

The program length is 24 months (full-time).

Registration Option(s)

Registration options are full-time and part-time.

Study Option(s)

The study option is thesis-based.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either:
  • (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, or
  • (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution.
• A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.
• At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
• Check out the institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two references are required; at least one from academic sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.