Graduate Studies

Application review typically begins after the application deadline. Please note that not all applicants will receive decisions at the same time, as some applications may require additional review. After the initial round, offers will be made on a rolling basis.

Applicants should use only the ECE Application System to monitor the status of their application.

Both your final-year GPA and overall GPA are considered in the admissions process. Your final-year GPA must meet the minimum requirement set out by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Your letter of intent and references are also relevant to the evaluation process. Meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee admission.

Students are encouraged to explore available scholarships and awards on the pages below to determine eligibility:

• Donor-funded scholarships & awards at ECE
• Major scholarships
• SGS awards

Applicants with degrees in related fields such as Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science are welcome to apply. However, it is recommended to review the ECE Graduate Catalogue to ensure your academic background aligns with the program's offerings. Whether your academic background is suitable preparation for graduate studies in ECE will depend on the courses you have taken and the specific field you wish to pursue.

Academic referees are preferred, particularly for applications to the MASc and PhD programs. In certain cases, managers or other engineering professionals may be appropriate referees, particularly for applications to the MEng program. Applicants who have undertaken a research-based Master program must include their Master program research supervisor as a referee. Please view our application instructions for more information.

Yes. The part-time option for MEng is designed to be completed over three years, with a maximum course load of two courses per session. For more information, please review our MEng Delivery Options Policies.

Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements at the time of application. However, the system does allow you to submit an application even if your scores are slightly below the required threshold. In some cases, the Admissions Committee may consider applicants with marginal scores if the rest of their application is strong. Instructions on how to submit official scores are available on the SGS website.

The MEng Full-Time (FT) option is designed to be completed in 12 months, while the Extended Full-Time (EFT) option allows for completion within 16 to 24 months. The EFT pathway offers greater flexibility and is especially beneficial for international students, as it provides additional time to complete the program while paying approximately the same total program fee as the FT option (excluding ancillary fees).

Regardless of whether you complete the EFT program in 16, 20, or 24 months, you will only be charged the equivalent of 12 months' full-time tuition. However, if you select the FT option and require more time to finish the program, you are required to pay tuition for any additional session(s) beyond the standard 12-month duration.

If you complete the program early under any delivery option, you are still eligible to graduate, but you must pay the balance of your degree fee. For more details, refer to the fee regulations and review our MEng Delivery Options Policies.

If you are applying to either the MASc or PhD programs prior to the deadline, you are not required to find a supervisor. However, if the deadline has passed, you need to find a professor who is willing to support your late application and would be willing to work with you. You are welcome to contact potential professors, as this can strengthen your application and help them identify it more easily during the review process, though responses from professors are not guaranteed.

The ECE Graduate Office sends out MEng project opportunities on occasion. Ensure you do not miss any emails from our office. The more common way to secure a MEng Project is to meet with a faculty member during a class or reach out to them through our Faculty Directory and share your interest. Please review the requirements for ECE2500Y. The scope and duration would depend on the syllabus developed by your course supervisor.