Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

    PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University

    York University
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    PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University

    The Electrical Engineering & Computer Science is a PhD degree offered by York University at its main campus in Toronto, Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 5 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 4,687 / term, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

    About PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

    MSc in CS

    The Master’s degree program in Computer Science covers a wide variety of topics within Computer Science, including artificial intelligence, computer graphics, computer vision, human-centered computing, information systems, networks, theory of computation and virtual reality. It offers internship opportunities for students interested in an industrial career but also prepares students for a doctoral degree program.

    MSc in CS, specialization in Artificial Intelligence

    The program now offers a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, designed to prepare students for careers in a broad range of job sectors that take advantage of the potential afforded by applying artificial intelligence techniques to computing challenges. The specialization features courses that focus on the theory, methodologies and applications of artificial intelligence. The specialization includes a research project that applies artificial intelligence to a practical problem, in collaboration with partners in the private or public sector. Unlike other programs, this specialization is not funded, but financial support is available to excellent students in the form of scholarships or internships.

    MASc in ECE

    The Master’s degree program in Electrical and Computer Engineering covers the fields of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering. A project course prepares students for their research. The program offers internship opportunities for students interested in an industrial career but also prepares students for a doctoral degree.

    PhD in EECS

    This is Canada’s only doctoral degree program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. It provides students breadth with a range of courses spanning from Electrical Engineering to Computer Science and allows them to specialize in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering. It offers a teaching practicum for students who want to pursue a career in academia and an internship for students aiming for industrial positions.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University

    Entry Requirements

    • Most PhD programs at York require applicants to have a master’s degree in order to be eligible to pursue a PhD. A select few programs offer a direct-entry PhD option, more information can be found on our Explore Programs page. Most programs require at least a “B+/A-” or equivalent. Your GPA is assessed using all available master’s level grades. Please be sure to check International Credential Equivalencies.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    English Program Requirements


    • Your first language is English; OR
    • You completed at least one year of full-time study at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction.*

    Please be sure to see the minimum score required for each program on our Explore Programs page.

    York University reserves the right to request a sufficient English language proficiency test result. We do not accept letters from other institutions stating that the medium of instruction was English.


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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    4,687 / term
    PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University
    York University
    York University
    Canada

    Canada, Toronto

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