Application Process

Professional Programs (MEng):

To make the application and admission process clearer and more predictable, Western Engineering now uses application rounds and deadlines for our professional MEng programs (beginning with the May 2026 intake).

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis with admission decisions delivered within 3-4 weeks of the application deadline. Our goal is to provide a smoother process and ensure that all applicants receive timely and coordinated decisions.

Please make sure you adhere to the posted application deadlines to ensure your application is processed for the desired term of admission. Incomplete applications will not be assessed; please ensure you have met all program requirements before applying for admission.

Note:
  • International students who apply after Round 3 may not have enough time to secure a study visa for the program start.
  • The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides only fall term intakes. They will not accept applications for either the winter or spring terms.

Please review the table below for the upcoming application rounds and deadlines. 

 Application Deadlines & Offer Rounds

Program Start application Deadlines Application RoundS
Spring (May 2026) May 5th, 2025 Round 1
July 7th, 2025 Round 2
September 5th, 2025 Round 3
November 5th, 2025 Round 4
January 5th, 2026 Round 5
March 5th, 2026 Round 6
Fall (Sept. 2026) September 5th, 2025 Round 1
November 5th, 2025 Round 2
January 5th, 2026 Round 3
March 5th, 2026 Round 4
May 5th, 2026 Round 5
July 6th, 2026 Round 6
Winter (January 2027) January 5th, 2026 Round 1
March 5th, 2026 Round 2
May 5th, 2026 Round 3
July 6th, 2026 Round 4
September 7th, 2026 Round 5
November 6th, 2026 Round 6

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Research Programs (MESc/PhD):

Applications to either research program must follow the guidelines set by each department. Admission is highly competitive and requires a faculty supervisor to gain admission.

Steps to Apply:

  1. Review Departmental Requirements
    Visit your intended department's website (links below) to review specific requirements such as academic prerequisites, research interests, and application deadlines. 
  2. Contact Potential Supervisors
    Before applying, we strongly encourage you to reach out to faculty members whose research aligns with your background and interests.
  3. Submit Your Online Application
    Once you have reviewed the departmental guidelines and connected with potential supervisors, view the Western Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies online application portal for detailed information on filling out your application form and for passwords and access to the Western Student Centre.
  4. Prepare Required Documents
    • Personal information
    • Academic history
    • References
    • Supplementary questions
    • Proficiency in English scores (if applicable)
    • Official transcripts
    • Additional documentation

 Note: Application deadlines may vary by department. Be sure to confirm with your program of interest to ensure your application is considered for your desired term of admission.

Admission Decisions

The graduate research program admission standards and practices at Western Engineering are unique to each program. Certain programs may go through an interview process before they make their decision, and applicants will be contacted by the program administration for an interview. If the applicant’s program of choice does not require an interview process, offers of admission will be sent after all applications are reviewed.

Applicants who have been offered admission to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies can accept or decline their offers of admission through the Western Student Centre.