📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering is the highest-level degree offered by the department, providing expertise in a chosen area through intensive research. Students advance their analytical and practical knowledge through a combination of specialized courses and a research thesis completed under the supervision of an experienced faculty member. The objective of the PhD is to train highly qualified students who will contribute to the research, development and technological innovations of the department and academia in general. Where possible, research of interest to industry is encouraged. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses
COEN 6211 Biological Computing and Synthetic Biology (4 credits)
COEN 6311 Software Engineering (4 credits)
COEN 6312 Model-Driven Software Engineering (4 credits)
COEN 6313 Programming on the Cloud (4 credits)
COEN 6321 Applied Evolutionary and Learning Algorithms (4 credits)
COEN 6331 Neural Networks (4 credits)
COEN 6341 Embedded Systems Design (4 credits)
COEN 6351 Protocol Design and Validation (4 credits)
COEN 6371 Machine Learning for Cyber-Physical Systems (4 credits)
COEN 6501 Digital System Design and Synthesis (4 credits)
COEN 6511 VLSI Circuit Design (4 credits)
COEN 6521 Design for Testability (4 credits)
COEN 6531 ASIC Synthesis (4 credits)
COEN 6541 Functional Hardware Verification (4 credits)
COEN 6551 Formal Hardware Verification (4 credits)
COEN 6561 Foundations of Cyber-Physical Systems (4 credits)
COEN 6611 Real-time Systems (4 credits)
COEN 6711 Microprocessors and Their Applications (4 credits)
COEN 6721 Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems (4 credits)
COEN 6731 Distributed Software Systems (4 credits)
COEN 6741 Computer Architecture and Design (4 credits)
COEN 6751 Cyber-Physical Systems Modeling and Design (4 credits)
COEN 6761 Software Testing and Validation (4 credits)
COEN 6841 Internet of Things (4 credits)
COEN 6851 Software-Defined Networking (4 credits)
COEN 6861 Higher Layer Telecommunications Protocols (4 credits)
COEN 691 Topics In Computer Engineering I (4 credits)
COEN 791 Topics In Computer Engineering II (4 credits)
ELEC 6031 Fault Tolerance and Resilience of Cyber-Physical Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6041 Large-scale Control Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6051 Introduction to Analog VLSI (4 credits)
ELEC 6061 Real-time Computer Control Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6071 Mixed-Signal VLSI for Communication Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6081 Modern Analog Filter Design (4 credits)
ELEC 6091 Discrete Event Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6111 Detection and Estimation Theory (4 credits)
ELEC 6131 Information Theory and Error Control Coding (4 credits)
ELEC 6141 Wireless Communications (4 credits)
ELEC 6151 Information Theory and Source Coding (4 credits)
ELEC 6171 Modelling and Analysis of Telecommunications Networks (4 credits)
ELEC 6181 Real-time and Multimedia Communication over Internet (4 credits)
ELEC 6191 Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks (4 credits)
ELEC 6221 Solid State Devices (4 credits)
ELEC 6231 Design of Integrated Circuit Components (4 credits)
ELEC 6241 VLSI Process Technology (4 credits)
ELEC 6251 Microtransducer Process Technology (4 credits)
ELEC 6261 Optical Devices for High-Speed Communications (4 credits)
ELEC 6271 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Opto-Electronic Devices (4 credits)
ELEC 6281 Principles of Solid State Nanodevices (4 credits)
ELEC 6291 Radiation Detectors for Medical Imaging (4 credits)
ELEC 6301 Advanced Electromagnetics (4 credits)
ELEC 6311 Radiation and Scattering of Waves (4 credits)
ELEC 6341 Antennas (4 credits)
ELEC 6351 Modern Antenna Theory (4 credits)
ELEC 6361 Acoustics (4 credits)
ELEC 6371 Design of Wireless RF Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6381 Techniques in Electromagnetic Compatibility (4 credits)
ELEC 6391 Microwave Engineering (4 credits)
ELEC 6411 Power Electronics I (4 credits)
ELEC 6421 Renewable Energy Systems (4 credits)
ELEC 6431 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives (4 credits)
ELEC 6461 Power Electronics II (4 credits)
ELEC 6471 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power System Design and Control (4 credits)
ELEC 6481 Computer-Aided Analysis and Design of Electric Machines (4 credits)
ELEC 6491 Controlled Electric Drives (4 credits)
ELEC 6601 Digital Signal Processing (4 credits)
ELEC 6611 Digital Filters (4 credits)
ELEC 6621 Digital Waveform Compression (4 credits)
ELEC 6631 Video Processing and Recognition (4 credits)
ELEC 6641 Two-dimensional Signal and Image Processing (4 credits)
ELEC 6651 Advanced Signal Processing (4 credits)
ELEC 6661 Medical Image Processing (4 credits)
ELEC 6671 Biological Signal Processing (4 credits)
ELEC 6821 Fundamentals of Network Security and Management (4 credits)
ELEC 6831 Digital Communications (4 credits)
ELEC 6841 Advanced Digital Communications (4 credits)
ELEC 6851 Telecommunications Networks (4 credits)
ELEC 6871 Fiber-Optic Communication Systems and Networks (4 credits)
ELEC 6881 Fundamentals and Applications of MIMO Communications (4 credits)
ELEC 6891 Broadcast Signal Transmission (4 credits)
ELEC 691 Topics in Electrical Engineering I (4 credits)
ELEC 6961 Graduate Seminar in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1 credits)
ELEC 7151 Broadband Communications Networks (4 credits)
ELEC 7441 Design of Power Electronic Circuits (4 credits)
ELEC 7451 Power System Compensation (4 credits)
ELEC 791 Topics in Electrical Engineering II (4 credits)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

56,703 CAD per year

226,812 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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