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- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) — Computational Science and Engineering (47 credits)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (47 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Location
Location
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- McConnell Engineering Building, Room 602
- 3480 University Street
- Montreal QC H3A 0E9
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7344 or 514-398-1406
- Fax: 514-398-4470
- Email: grad.ece [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/ece
About Electrical and Computer Engineering
About Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department offers programs of graduate studies leading to a degree of Master of Engineering (thesis or project/non-thesis) or Doctor of Philosophy.
The research interests and facilities of the Department are very extensive, involving more than 50 faculty members and 300 postgraduate students. The major activities are divided into the following groups: Bio-Electrical Engineering; Telecommunications and Signal Processing; Systems and Control; Integrated Circuits and Systems; Nano-Electronic Devices and Materials; Photonics Systems; Computational Electromagnetics; Power Engineering; Intelligent Systems; and Software Engineering. The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental laboratories and there are numerous multidisciplinary research projects, so students are provided with an ideal environment to develop new technologies, discover novel phenomena, and design revolutionary devices.
Research Facilities
The Department has extensive laboratory facilities for all its main research areas. In addition, À¦°óSMÉçÇø often collaborates with other institutions for teaching and research.
- The laboratories for research in Robotics, Control, and Vision are in the Centre for Intelligent Machines (CIM).
- Telecommunications laboratories focus their work on signal processing, broadband communications, and networking; these laboratories form part of the Centre for Advanced Systems and Communications (SYTACom), a À¦°óSMÉçÇø Research Centre devoted to fostering innovation in the area of communications systems and technologies via advanced research and training of highly qualified personnel.
- The Integrated Circuits and Systems Laboratory (ICaS) supports research in FPGAs, MEMS, micro- and nano-systems, VLSI architectures for digital communications and signal processing, mixed signal, RF, and microwave integrated circuits and components, simulation of integrated circuits and microsystems, integrated antennas, design for testability, reconfigurable computing, high-speed circuits, and packaging.
- Antenna and microwave research, and optical fibre and integrated optics research are carried out in a fully equipped facility.
- The Photonics Systems laboratory includes continuous wave and femtosecond Ti: Sapphire lasers, diode lasers, extensive optics and optomechanics, and sophisticated electronic and imaging equipment.
- Solid state facilities include measurement equipment for magnetic and electric properties of materials, vacuum deposition, and RF sputtering systems.
- The Computational Electromagnetics Laboratory provides tools for numerical analysis, visualization, interface design, and knowledge-based system development.
- There is also a well-equipped laboratory for power electronics and power systems research.
The Department has extensive computer facilities. Most research machines are networked, providing access to a vast array of hardware. In addition, À¦°óSMÉçÇø is linked to the Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal (CRIM) and the University Computing Centre.
There are three other universities in Montreal: Concordia University is the other English-language university; l’Université de Montréal, and its affiliated school of engineering, l’École Polytechnique, is the largest francophone university; l’Université du Québec has a campus in Montreal and in major towns throughout the province.
The proximity of these schools to À¦°óSMÉçÇø ensures that a rich array of courses is available to suit individual needs. À¦°óSMÉçÇø also collaborates on research projects with many organizations such as l’Institut de recherche d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ) and l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).
Financial Support
Graduate Assistantships: The Department awards several graduate assistantships to qualified full-time graduate students. These are normally funded from research grants or contracts awarded to individual faculty members. In return, the graduate assistant is expected to perform research-related tasks assigned by the professor from whose grant the assistantship is paid. A good part, but not necessarily all, of this work can be used for preparing a thesis. There is no special application form for graduate assistantships; all applicants who indicate a need for support on their application forms will be considered.
Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students, with the approval of their supervisors, may also undertake teaching assistantships for additional remuneration. These are awarded at the beginning of the term. The Department can make no prior commitments.
Graduate students can also receive financial aid through fellowships, loans, or bursaries. For more information, please refer to www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs, or contact:
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, À¦°óSMÉçÇø
- James Administration Building, Room 400
- 845 Sherbrooke Street West
- Montreal QC, H3A 0G4
| Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits) |
|---|
| The Master of Engineering degree (thesis option) involves six graduate courses and an externally examined thesis. This program is research oriented and the thesis is expected to involve a thorough examination of a topic of current interest in the research area within the Department. Undertaking this program at À¦°óSMÉçÇø provides students with an opportunity to conduct intensive research under the supervision of researchers who are leaders in their field. The program is an ideal preparation for a Ph.D. degree or an industrial research career. |
| Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) — Computational Science and Engineering (47 credits) |
| This program is under review for 2014–2015 and may not be offered. Please inquire. |
| Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (47 credits) |
| The Master of Engineering degree (project option) involves nine graduate courses and an internally examined research project. The program is oriented more toward professional development than the thesis option. The project is of significantly less scope than a thesis, and includes options such as a technical review, a design project, or a small-scale research project. Undertaking nine courses provides students with a very solid background in electrical and computer engineering, both in terms of breadth across the entire field and depth in the area of specialty. Graduates frequently pursue careers in research and development. A part-time program is possible. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Electrical Engineering |
| The Ph.D. degree recognizes a significant novel research contribution that is described in an externally examined thesis. Students who are admitted to this program normally have a master's degree. Research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. The Department provides an excellent environment for conducting research, with supervision by internationally renowned researchers and access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities. Graduates from the program most commonly pursue research and teaching careers in academia or research careers in industrial labs. |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Electrical and Computer Engineering Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Electrical and Computer Engineering Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
English Proficiency Requirement: Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in English. Accepted English language tests and minimum test score requirements can be found on our website: www.mcgill.ca/ece/admissions/graduate/process. Official results must be received before the application deadlines.
GRE Requirement: Applicants who have not completed a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in Canada must provide a GRE score on the General Aptitude Test. Applicants must achieve a combined score of at least 1100 on the verbal and quantitative sections and a minimum score of 3.5/6.0 on the analytical writing assessment section of the GRE General Test, or score at least 145/170 on the verbal section, 155/170 on the quantitative section and 3.5/6.0 on the analytical writing assessment of the GRE Revised General Test.
M.Eng. Degree (Admission Requirements)
The applicant must be the graduate of a recognized university and hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent, as determined by À¦°óSMÉçÇø, in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely allied field. An applicant holding a degree in another field of engineering or science will be considered but a Qualifying year may be given to make up any deficiencies. The applicant must have a high academic achievement: a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 for the last two full-time academic years. Satisfaction of these general requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to graduate studies is limited and acceptance is on a very competitive basis.
Ph.D. Degree (Admission Requirements)
In addition to satisfying the requirements for the M.Eng. program, candidates must hold a suitable master's degree from a recognized university. The applicant must have a high academic achievement: a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0. Satisfaction of these general requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to graduate studies is limited and acceptance is on a very competitive basis.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
À¦°óSMÉçÇø’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
The Department accepts most of its graduate students for September; the chance of acceptance for January is significantly lower.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Area of Research and Applicant Profile Form (available at www.mcgill.ca/ece/admissions/graduate/process/apply)
- GRE: the General Aptitude Test is required by all students who have not completed their undergraduate or graduate degree in Canada.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
The application deadlines listed here are set by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate À¦°óSMÉçÇø departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Fall: Jan. 15 | Fall: Jan. 15 | Fall: Jan. 15 |
| Winter: Oct. 15 | Winter: Sept. 15 | Winter: Same as Canadian/International |
| Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A |
All supporting documents must be uploaded to the online application system (uApply) by the application deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty
| Chair | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kirk | |
| Graduate Program Director | |
| Richard Rose | |
| Emeritus Professors | |
| Eric L. Adler; B.Sc.(Lond.), M.A.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(McG.), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| Pierre R. Bélanger; B.Eng.(McG.), S.M., Ph.D.(MIT), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| Maier L. Blostein; B.Eng., M.Eng.(McG.), Ph.D.(Ill.), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| Clifford H. Champness; M.Sc.(Lond.), Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Gerry W. Farnell; B.A.Sc.(Tor.), S.M.(MIT), Ph.D.(McG.), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| Francisco D. Galiana; B.Eng.(McG.), S.M., Ph.D.(MIT), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| Peter Kabal; B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Lorne Mason; M.Eng., Ph.D.(Sask.) | |
| Boon-Teck Ooi; B.E.(Adel.), S.M.(MIT), Ph.D.(McG.), Eng. | |
| Tomas J.F. Pavlasek; B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng. | |
| Nicholas C. Rumin; B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), Eng. | |
| Professors | |
| Peter E. Caines; B.A.(Oxf.), D.I.C., Ph.D.(Lond.), F.R.S.C., F.I.E.E.E., F.C.I.A.R. (James À¦°óSMÉçÇø Professor and Macdonald Professor) | |
| Benoit Champagne; B.Eng., M.Eng.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Lawrence Chen; B.Eng.(McG.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| James Clark; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Br. Col.) | |
| Frank Ferrie; B.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Geza Joos; B.Sc.(C'dia), M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) (CRC Chair) | |
| Andrew G. Kirk; B.Sc.(Brist.), Ph.D.(Lond.) (William Dawson Scholar) | |
| Harry Leib; B.Sc.(Technion), Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Tho Le-Ngoc; M.Eng.(McG.), Ph.D.(Ott.), F.I.E.E.E. | |
| Martin D. Levine; B.Eng., M.Eng.(McG.), Ph.D.(Lond.), F.C.I.A.R., F.I.E.E.E., Eng. | |
| David A. Lowther; B.Sc.(Lond.), Ph.D.(C.N.A.A.), F.C.A.E., Eng. (James À¦°óSMÉçÇø Professor) | |
| David V. Plant; M.S., Ph.D.(Brown), F.I.E.E.E., F.O.S.A., F.E.I.C., F.C.A.E., P.Eng. (James À¦°óSMÉçÇø Professor) | |
| Gordon Roberts; B.A.Sc.(Wat.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.), F.I.E.E.E., Eng. (James À¦°óSMÉçÇø Professor) | |
| Jonathan P. Webb; B.A., Ph.D.(Cant.) | |
| Associate Professors | |
| Tal Arbel; M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Jan Bajcsy; B.Sc.(Harv.), M.Eng., Ph.D.(Princ.) | |
| Benoit Boulet; B.Sc.(Laval), M.Eng.(McG.), Ph.D.(Tor.) (William Dawson Scholar) | |
| Vamsy Chodavarapu; B.Eng.(Osmania), M.S., Ph.D.(NYU) | |
| Mark Coates; B.Eng.(Adel.), Ph.D.(Camb.) | |
| Jeremy R. Cooperstock; A.Sc.(Br. Col.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Mourad El-Gamal; B.Sc.(Cairo), M.Sc.(Nashville), Ph.D.(McG.) (William Dawson Scholar) | |
| Dennis Giannacopoulos; M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Warren Gross; B.A.Sc.(Wat.), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Roni Khazaka; M.Eng., Ph.D.(Car.) | |
| Fabrice Labeau; M.S., Ph.D.(Louvain) | |
| Steve McFee; B.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Zetian Mi; B.A.Sc.(Beijing), M.Sc.(Iowa), Ph.D.(Mich.) | |
| Hannah Michalska; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Warsaw), Ph.D.(Lond.) | |
| Sam Musallam; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Milica Popovich; B.Sc.(Colo.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(N'western) | |
| Ioannis Psaromiligkos; B.Sc.(Patras), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Buffalo) | |
| Michael Rabbat; B.S.(Ill.), M.S.(Rice), Ph.D.(Wisc.) | |
| Martin Rochette; B.A., M.Eng., Ph.D.(Laval) | |
| Richard Rose; B.Sc., M.S.(Ill.), Ph.D.(GIT) | |
| Ishiang Shih; M.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Thomas Szkopek; B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Calif.-LA) | |
| Zeljko Zilic; B.Eng.(Zagreb), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) | |
| Assistant Professors | |
| François Bouffard; B.Eng., Ph.D.(McG.) | |
| Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur; B.Eng.(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Col.) | |
| Aditya Mahajan, B.Tech.(Indian IT), M.S., Ph.D.(Mich.) | |
| Brett Meyer; B.S.(Wisc.), M.S., Ph.D.(Carn. Mell) | |
| Gunter Mussbacher; Ph.D.(Ott.) | |
| Haibo Zeng; B.E., M.E.(Tsinghua), M.S., Ph.D.(Calif., Berk.) | |
| Associate Members | |
| Matthew Dobbs, Gregory Dudek, Alan C. Evans, William R. Funnell, Henrietta L. Galiana, David Juncker, Robert E. Kearney, Nathaniel J. Quitoriano | |
| Adjunct Professors | |
| Rys Adams, Robert Diraddo, Danny Grant, Cedric Guss, Vincent Hayward, Ricardo Izquierdo, Cheng K. Jen, Innocent Kamwa, George Kesidis, Irene Leszkowicz, Martin Maier, Shie Mannor, Douglas O'Shaughnessy, Katarzyna Radecka, Robert Sabourin, Joshua David Schwartz, Andraws Swidan, Leszek Szczecinski, Claude Thibeault, Kenneth D. Wagner | |
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits)
The M.Eng. Thesis program must be completed on a full-time basis in three years. The following requirements must be met:
For more information, see Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) (46 credits).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) — Computational Science and Engineering (47 credits)
**This program is under review and currently not offered.**
For more information, see Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Thesis) — Computational Science and Engineering (47 credits).
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (47 credits)
Full-time students must complete the program in three years. A part-time program is possible. The following requirements must be met:
For more information, see Master of Engineering (M.Eng.); Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis) (47 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Electrical Engineering
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Electrical Engineering.
Faculty of Engineering—2014-2015 (last updated Jul. 22, 2014) (disclaimer)
