The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science, Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy. Graduate students have the opportunity to conduct research in one of ten departmental research areas.
Candidates may satisfy the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) Thesis option by completing the following:
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. Undertaking this program 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.
Students who choose the thesis option must register for seven thesis research courses (ECSE 691 – ECSE 697) over the period of their three terms of residency, in addition to the graduate courses selected by the supervisor.
The formal residence requirement for the M.Sc. degree is three terms of full-time study. During the three-term residency requirement period, students must register for a minimum of 12 credits to be considered full-time. Full-time students must complete the degree within three (3) years of initial registration. However, it is possible to complete the program in one and one-half years. Half-time students (domestic students only) must complete the degree within five (5) years of initial registration.
For more complete information, download the M.Sc. Thesis Regulations & Policies [PDF]
NOTE: Prospective applicants should be aware that the Master of Science degree does not confer the professional qualification of Engineer in Canada. For more information, please visit the following websites: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or Engineers Canada.
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Students can estimate the cost of their program by using the Student Accounts Fee Calculator. The following information is required:
| Master’s Thesis students have a registration status of “Full-Time” for the first 3 terms of the Program (not including the Summer term). Followed by a registration status of “Additional Session” for each term (Fall, Winter and Summer) until graduation. |
| Master’s Non-Thesis students have a registration status of “Full-Time” (registration of 12 or more credits) for the first 3 terms of the Program (not including the Summer term). Followed by a registration status of “Non-Thesis Extension” (registration of 0 credits) for each term (Fall and Winter) until graduation. Non-thesis students are charged fees based on the number credits registered each term. |
| PhD students have a registration status of “Full-Time” for the first 6 or 8* terms of the Program (not including the Summer term). Followed by a registration status of “Additional Session” for each term (Fall, Winter and Summer) until graduation. *Students entering the PhD program having completed only a Bachelor’s degree register for 8 “Full-Time” terms. Students entering the PhD program having completed a Master’s degree register for 6 “Full-Time” terms. |
The cost of living in Montreal is very affordable. Some of the estimated expenses per year for a single student are:
| Apartment rent and food | $14,400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Public transportation (student fare) | $612 |
| Winter clothing | $600 |
| Personal expenses | $3,600 |
| $20,212 |
Please visit the graduate student Cost of Attendance page for information on residences and student housing and links to tools that will help you calculate your expenses and budget your money.
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