McGill University
Electrical Engineering
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Level
Bachelor
Campus
Montreal
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
September 2027
See how your grades stack up for this course
With an Ascenda account you get your fit and admit odds for every programme, a shortlist you can compare, and your deadlines and applications in one place.
Course Overview
Electrical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.
Student life (indicative)
Montreal is legendary among students — a world-class music and arts scene, phenomenal food, famously affordable rents, iconic festivals like Jazz Fest and Osheaga, and a bilingual culture unlike anywhere else in North America.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£43,450
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Electrical Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Electrical Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Electrical Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Montreal is legendary among students — a world-class music and arts scene, phenomenal food, famously affordable rents, iconic festivals like Jazz Fest and Osheaga, and a bilingual culture unlike anywhere else in North America.
- Montreal is legendary among students — a world-class music and arts scene, phenomenal food, famously affordable rents, iconic festivals like Jazz Fest and Osheaga, and a bilingual culture unlike anywhere else in North America.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Rich arts & cultural scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£43,450
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.
- Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure.
- Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Law
- Finance
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,556/month budget (housing $876, food $365, transport $95) covers everything comfortably. Montreal is North America's great student bargain — world-class culture, nightlife and food at surprisingly low cost.
- One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,556/month budget (housing $876, food $365, transport $95) covers everything comfortably.
- Montreal is North America's great student bargain — world-class culture, nightlife and food at surprisingly low cost.