Overview

The Electrical Engineering, PhD course from program Queen's University students graduate as experts in their field with strong technical and academic skills.

Key facts:

All PhD candidates will take a comprehensive examination administered in two parts by the candidate's PhD Advisory committee. Part I deals with the candidate's background in their chosen area of research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Optimization for Machine Learning
Emerging Technologies in Power Grid
Modeling and Control of Switching Power Converters
Nonlinear Control for Power Electronics
Nonlinear Systems Analysis & Identification
Search and Planning Algorithms for Robotics
Nanoelectronic and Nano-Devices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 26 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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65

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
- Domestic Applicants
75% or B+ or Upper Second Class Standing
- International Applicants
P.R. China: 80% or GPA of 3.1/4.0
India, Bangladesh & Pakistan: First class or 63%
Iran: 16/20
All others: 80%
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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