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Exemptions (check with the SGS to ensure you qualify for an exemption):
i) If you have studied at an English‑speaking university in the last year, you are
exempt from providing an English test
ii) If you are from a country where the education system is English but the country's
official language is not, you are exempt from providing an English test
iii) Submit a letter from the institution stating that the program was delivered in
English
3. Is there financial support for graduate students?
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering endeavours, as far as
possible, to ensure that every full‑time graduate student engaged in research has
adequate financial support during his or her graduate program. This support may
come from several sources, either individually or in combination: National or
Provincial scholarships, Queen's University scholarships and awards, research
assistantships provided by research supervisors and Departmental teaching
assistantships. The level of financial support consequently varies among graduate
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students in the Department, with a guaranteed minimum level of $25,000 for both
Masters and PhD for 2015/2016. As part of the minimum funding package, you are
expected to serve as a Teaching Assistant for at least one term per year. When
necessary, serving as a Teaching Assistant for a second term (competitive) will
increase the funding level by $1,368 during the Winter term only. Queen's internal
awards are part of the minimum funding package and will not result in an increased
funding level, whereas external scholarships may result in a significant top‑up of
funding.
Three residence locations exist on campus for graduate students. All rooms are fully
furnished.
Graduate Residence
Located at the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) in the middle of campus and
close to many amenities, the Graduate Residence houses approximately 90 men and
women in a co‑ed environment. All rooms are singles and include private bathrooms.
Located one block north of campus on Earl Street, Harkness offers three floors of
single rooms with common living rooms and kitchens for every 12 students.
Washrooms are communal. This residence is home to newly‑arrived international
students and internationally‑minded Canadian students.
Located 3 kilometers from the centre of campus at Union Street and Sir John A.
Macdonald Boulevard, Jean Royce Hall houses graduate and professional students in
single rooms with shared washrooms. Jean Royce features a social centre, the Faculty
of Education library and a gymnasium.
Off‑Campus Housing
If you prefer to live off‑campus, there are many options to consider. The Apartment
and Housing Service manages the University‑owned rental units, including two
apartment complexes located at West Campus (September leases):
This complex has 123, one‑bedroom apartments, each with a balcony and mainly
populated by single students and student couples.
An Clachan
This complex has 250, spacious one, two and a limited number of three‑bedroom
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apartments. First priority is given to student couples. The two‑bedroom units are
suitable for couples with children. The buildings surround a spacious courtyard and
playground.
Queen's also owns and manages a number of properties located near campus, with
May to September leases.
Special considerations
Go to Areas of Research to explore the main areas of research offered in Electrical and
Computer Engineering and to learn about our centers for research.
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