Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [2 Years]
$13,266 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • McMaster University offers MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program available with both full-time and part-time options.
  • The MASc program requires a candidate to successfully complete at least four graduate half courses or equivalent and to prepare a thesis embodying the results of the research taken on by the students.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Biomedical information technology
    • Computer aided design
    • Optimization and Simulation
    • Communications
    • Computer Engineering
    • Microelectronics
    • Microwaves and Photonics-Optoelectronics
  • The MASc degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis.
  • University provides environment that fosters creativity and research excellence on an international scale in a particular field of electrical and computer engineering.
  • Students also get the co-op option in this program.
  • McMaster’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is ranked as one of the best departments of electrical and computer engineering both nationally and internationally. 
  • Faculty members are regular award winners including the prestigious Premier Research Excellence Award (PREA), OCUFA teaching award, McMaster Students Union Teaching Award, Booker Gold Medal, and the Signal Processing Society Education Award.
  • McMaster’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is home to The Centre for Research in Micro- and Nano-systems.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 54,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12994 $12994
Health insurance $152 $152
Other Fees $120 $120
Total Fees $13266 $13266

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete 4-year undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • A minimum GPA B+ (77 to 79%) average is required to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class 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.

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.