McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - Courses & Fees

Montreal, QuebecUniversity Public College

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science.
This program is research-oriented and the thesis is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in a research area within the department.
As a prospective graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, you have an opportunity to play a role in developing new technologies, discovering novel phenomena or designing revolutionary devices - graduate studies in electrical and computer engineering will open up new job opportunities, widen your technological culture and prepare you for a life-long career of innovation.

Total Credits:45
Graduate courses (18 credits), of which 12 credits must be taken within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering;Students may be allowed to take more than 6 credits of non-departmental courses
Externally examined thesis (27 credits)

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake	Aug 1, 2023
pplication Deadline For Winter 2024 (domestic)	Oct 15, 2023
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake	Dec 15, 2023

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree equivalent to a McGill degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or a closely related field.
The university degree, described above, must have been completed with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0, or a Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 within the last two full-time academic years.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering or a closely related field. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

3.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - a grade of "B" (Good) or higher.
University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - a grade of "C" (Pass) or higher.
Edexcel London Test of English (Level 4) - with an overall grade of at least "Merit Pass".
Edexcel London Test of English (Level 5) - with an overall grade of at least "Pass".
McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English - Minimum grade of "A-" in advanced courses or McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded - minimum grade of "A-" in advanced courses.
Submission of GRE (General Aptitude Test) scores is not mandatory.
Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at McGill University.

Followings are the required documents:

Official Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
Two Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
Academic documents.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

Possible career opportunities are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award	₹480332.2	Yes	Mar 15, 2023
Jared J. Davis Grant	₹61400	Yes	N/A
Australia Awards Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	₹85039	Yes	N/A