Information and Systems Engineering (PhD) at Concordia University in Montréal, Canada is a doctorate in General Engineering programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Systems Engineering is offered by Concordia's Department of Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems Engineering and prepares students to lead independent and collaborative research addressing challenges in information and systems engineering, using state-of-the-art laboratories and established research centres. The thesis-based degree requires 90 credits, including a minimum of 12 credits of coursework at the 6000/7000 level (8 credits from the Gina Cody School and 4 credits from INSE courses), with the remainder devoted to a comprehensive examination, doctoral research proposal, and doctoral thesis. The program runs on a full-time or part-time basis over roughly four years, with intake available in the Fall, Winter, or Summer term. Funding packages, including awards and teaching or research assistantships, are generally available to students in this thesis-based program, alongside opportunities to work within the department's research centres.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient for graduate study in their field; the program follows Concordia's standard graduate English-proficiency requirement of IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5, TOEFL iBT 95 with no section below 20, or Duolingo English Test 120. Application deadlines for Canadian residents are July 1 (Fall), November 1 (Winter), and March 1 (Summer); U.S. and international applicants should apply by March 1 (Fall), July 1 (Winter), or November 1 (Summer).
