A bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field.
Minimum grade requirements:
Domestic Applicants
75% or B+ or Upper Second Class Standing
International Applicants
P.R. China: 75% or GPA of 3.0/4.0
India, Bangladesh & Pakistan: First class or 60%
Iran: 15/20
All others: 75%
English Proficiency
English Proficiency Requirements: Proficiency in English is a requirement for admission.
Those applicants whose native language is not English will be required to obtain satisfactory standing in English language proficiency tests before their application can be considered for admission. We require a minimum of 7.0 on IELTS or 80% on MELAB or for TOEFL; 580 (paper based); 237 (Computer-based); and 88 (Internet-based) with a minimum score in each of the components: Writing test 24/30, Speaking test 22/30, Reading test 22/30 and Listening test 20/30. The results must be no more than 2 years old.
We do not require the GRE, Please do not send us official GRE scores.
Curriculum Vitae
Please provide a Curriculum Vita with your application. We are asking for an academic Curriculum Vita, which gives an overview of a student’s academic experience and academic qualifications. For example, you would include any extracurricular activities, which involved applying your engineering education.
Application due: January 31 (international), March 1 (domestic)
Notification of acceptance: usually by the end of April for international students.
Electrical and Computer Engineering FAQ
The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a coursework based graduate program that provides a mixture of technical and professional skills to give students a distinct career advantage. The program is designed for students who are interested in learning advanced engineering skills in a specific area of specialization to enhance employment opportunities.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department M.Eng. degree has three (3) different options: course based, course based with academic project, and course based with internship. Once accepted into the program, students can apply to enter the internship route.
1. Course Based Program (2 terms)
8 courses in total
- 4 courses must be graduate courses offered in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- 4 remaining courses may be chosen from the courses listed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, or another Queen's department, or from the Royal Military College. A maximum of 2 courses can be fourth year Queen's undergraduate courses.
2. Academic Project Option (3 terms)
6 courses and ELEC 898 Academic Project
- 2 courses must be graduate courses offered in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- 4 remaining courses may be chosen from the courses listed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, or another Queen's department, or from the Royal Military College. A maximum of 2 courses can be fourth year Queen's undergraduate courses.
3. Internship Option*currently under review and will not be offered in 2019-2020
7 courses, and ELEC 895 Internship - 4 month industrial internship
- 3 courses must be graduate courses offered in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- 4 courses may be chosen from the courses listed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, or another Queen's department, or from the Royal Military College. A maximum of 2 courses can be fourth year Queen's undergraduate courses.
Recommended Courses
List of Recommended Courses for the M.Eng. Program
Please Note
- All course selections must be approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- For the course based option, fees are applied on an 8 month period, not on a per course basis. If a student does not complete the program in the required 2 terms, fees will be charged on the Spring/Summer term (May or August) even though students are not registered in courses (not offered during this term). In other words, you pay tution until you complete the program.
To begin your application, please click the link below where you will find the online application on the School of Graduate Studies website.
Application
