$2,836 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Electrical and Computer Engineering
- The Ph.D. degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis.
- McMaster’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is ranked as one of the best departments of electrical and computer engineering both nationally and internationally.
- In the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, students also provide an environment that fosters creativity and research excellence on an international scale in a particular field of electrical and computer engineering and inspires students to a career of contributions to the communities through leadership of advances in the state-of-the-art in their fields of interest.
- The minimum number of graduate courses required is four half-courses (or equivalent) beyond the Master's degree, or eight half-courses (or equivalent) beyond the Bachelor's degree.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $2491 | $2491 | $2491 | $2491 |
| others | $345 | $345 | $345 | $345 |
| Total Fees | $2836 | $2836 | $2836 | $2836 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 86 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 309 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a master’s degree or a related degree from a recognized university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, applied computing, applied mathematics, computer information systems.
- Students must have a minimum B grade (70-72%) to enroll in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree must have a substantial background in computer science or software engineering or a related field.
- Students must have a B- minimum average grade, based on a full-year equivalent of final year courses.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, if students have given the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
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.