M.S in Canada

Hi Pawan,
Below is the eligibility criteria and entrance exam required to be cleared for pursuing MS in Canada:
Eligibility:
Exam Name: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CAEL, MELAB.
IELTS
Eligibility Cutoff: 6.5
Max: 9
TOEFL
Eligibility Cutoff: 92
Max: 120
PTE
Eligibility Cutoff: 59
Max: 90
CAEL
Eligibility Cutoff: 60
Max: 90
MELAB
Eligibility Cutoff: 85
Max: 99
Additional Info:
• A baccalaureate degree with 60%; First Class Standing/Division; 7 out of 10
• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two-years of full-time study (or equivalent)
As each institute have their own eligibility criteria and admission policy and procedure. So it is advisable to contact the institute officials to know the exact details.
Here is the list of institutes offering MS in Canada:
University of Ottawa
University of Regina
University of New Brunswick
Lakehead University
University of British Columbia
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Refer to the below link to know institutes offering MS in Canada:
https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/ms-in-abroad-dc11509
Refine the search as per your country preference.
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All the best!

Hi,
In order to pursue masters degree from universities in Canada, you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
1. GRE scores of 300-320 plus.
2. TOEFL score of 80-90 plus or IELTS score of 6-7 bands plus.
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
Please remember application deadlines in Canadian universities for international students are set by the department delivering each program, and these deadlines may be as early as 12 months before the program begins.
So, in order to know the exact application deadline it would be always advisable to browse through the university's website you wish to apply.
Overall,universities in Canada have 2 admission intake in a year namely:
- Fall(September) intake.
- Spring(January) intake.
In most of the universities the deadline for fall intake is July and for spring intake it is November.
So it is always advisable to take these tests atleast 4-5 months in advance of your planned admission intake.
Please note that you do not have to apply to the college first, however while filling up the form for GRE and TOEFL you have to mentioned the names of few universities where you wish to send your scores.
So to all these mentioned universities your scores would be sent directly without any charge.
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All the Best.

Hi,
Please remember in order to pursue masters degree from universities in US and Canada you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
1. GRE.
2. TOEFL or IELTS.
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
Now coming to scholarships the please remember scholarships are competitive and awarded to the most deserving students.
At the graduate level you can get funding in the form of graduate assistantships where you work or research with professors.
In exchange you may get your entire/partial tuition fees waived, and get a monthly stipend to cover your living expenses. Such awards are very competitive.
Universities abroad consider various factors such as previous academics, entrance test scores, work experience, application documents and so on while assessing an application for admission and scholarships; hence, it is important to have a well-rounded outstanding profile.
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All the Best.

Hi,
Please remember in order to pursue masters degree from universities in Canada, you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
1. GRE.
2. TOEFL or IELTS.
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
Please remember application deadlines in Canadian universities for international students are set by the department delivering each program, and these deadlines may be as early as 12 months before the program begins.
So, in order to know the exact application deadline it would be always advisable to browse through the university's website you wish to apply.
Overall,universities in Canada have 2 admission intake in a year namely:
- Fall(September) intake.
- Spring(January) intake.
In most of the universities the deadline for fall intake is July and for spring intake it is November.
Average fees at Canadian universities is around CA$ 20,000 per year,and average living expenses are about CA$ 10,000 per year, the tuition fee and living expenses might be more or less depending on the university and location.
Feel free to raise more questions. Appreciate by giving it thumbs up or marking as best.
All the Best.

Hi Sharath,
It is difficult to suggest a university without knowing your academic background and percentage. Also some of the Universities require a good GRE score as well.
But to give you a idea about the Universities. You can look for the Universities that offer Electrical and Computer Engineering. Most universities will have modules available within the above MS or MEng program either with Thesis or Non-Thesis.
Some of the Universities that have active research in the VLSI include University of Toronto, Calgary, Windsor, Guelph, Concordia.
You can write to me with detailed profile, so that I can guide you better.
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Regards
Nithya