Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering offered by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is a research-intensive program that emphasizes scholarly and enriching learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature search, research design, and original thinking to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords:聽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
- Research and experimental laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment where numerous multidisciplinary research projects are conducted providing students an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices;
- 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
PhD in Electrical Engineering website
Department Contact
Graduate Program grad.ece [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%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.