Study Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Software Engineering at McMaster University in Canada, Faculty of Engineering
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Software Engineering
McMaster University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

Graduate students in the PhD program focus on advancing knowledge of software lifecycle from design, implementation, and testing to documentation and maintaining, through intensive research in their chosen area of interest. Outstanding students with a Master’s degree in a field other than Software Engineering will be counselled about the breadth and depth of the comprehensive examination before proceeding with the application. Each student’s background will be assessed and his/her program of study designed to ensure appropriate depth and breadth in Software Engineering.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$69,353.54 (US$ 49,850) 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

Equivalent of an M.Eng or MASc degree in Software EngineeringLanguage RequirementsApplicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Durham College
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