Electrical & Computer Engineering (MEng)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Program overview
The Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a course-based program designed to enhance the knowledge, design skills and presentation abilities of practicing engineers. This program combines practical course work with the option to complete one or more projects. Students who want the option to continue on to a PhD should enroll in the MASc program instead of the MEng program.
Program details
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
The requirements described here are in addition to the general degree requirements for the Master/Magisteriate in Engineering (MEng) .
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng (45 credits)
24 | credits from the Concentrations for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng list |
8 | credits of 6000-level courses chosen from the Topic Areas for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng list |
4 | credits of one complementary course chosen from Topic Area E09 - Professional Leadership Skills |
9 | credits from one of the four following choices:
1. Industrial Stage and Training Course
2. Project Courses
3. Project Course and Academic Course One 4-credit course chosen from the Topic Areas for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng list and the project course:
4. Academic Courses Two 4-credit courses from the Topic Areas for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng and the 1-credit course: |
Concentrations for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng (24 credits)
Students must select two concentrations from the Topic Areas listed below, with 12 credits taken from each of the two Topic Areas selected: E03 - Systems and Control E42 - Communication Systems and Networks E43 - Micro-Devices and Fabrication Processes E44 - Fields, Waves and Optoelectronics E45 - Electrical Power Engineering E47 - Signal Processing E48 - Computing Systems F03 - Microelectronic Systems |
Topic Areas for the Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng
E01 - Mathematical Methods E03 - Systems and Control E10 - Robotics E42 - Communication Systems and Networks E43 - Micro-Devices and Fabrication Processes E44 - Fields, Waves and Optoelectronics E45 - Electrical Power Engineering E47 - Signal Processing E48 - Computing Systems F03 - Microelectronic Systems ELEC/COEN courses in E02 - Developments In Engineering |
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. Upload required documents. This link can also be found on the Student Hub's My CU Account page.
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Canadian / International / Permanent Resident |
MEng | Feb. 1 | July 1 | n/a |
Course descriptions -
Graduate funding is available in various forms.
Teaching Assistant (TA) assignments are awarded to qualified graduate students (PhD, MASc, MEng). The basic requirements are technical knowledge and good communication skills as demonstrated by past experience and academic record.