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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

McMaster’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is internationally and nationally recognized as one of the leading departments in its field. In the PhD program, we enable students to enhance their knowledge and skills and seek to provide an environment that fosters creativity and research excellence on an international scale in a particular field of electrical and computer engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The minimum number of graduate courses required is three 700-level half courses (or equivalent) beyond the Master’s degree. One of these three courses may be taken outside of the ECE program with prior approval by the department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s Degree (MAsc, MSc, or equivalent) in a related field. Find English language requirements here. Anticipated Admission Range Minimum B+ (77-79%)

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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