The PhD degree is a thesis-based program where students are required to complete courses in addition to writing and defending a thesis. McMaster’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is internationally and nationally recognized as one of the leading departments in its field.In the PhD program, we enable students to enhance their knowledge and skills and seek to provide an environment that fosters creativity and research excellence on an international scale in a particular field of electrical and computer engineering. We also aim to inspire students to a career of contributions in our communities through leadership of advances in the state-of-the-art in their fields of interest.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Engineering
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$6,307.20 (US$ 4,533)
per year
Residence Costs- Single Room- 10,100 Full Year Fee (CAD)
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Hamliton Campus (Main Campus)
1280 Main Street West,
Hamilton,
Ontario,
L8S4L8, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Student must have: Masters Degree; Bplus minimum average, based on previous graduate work.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.