Coding and Signal Transmission Laboratory enjoys a very stimulating environment due to the presence of exceptional students. The lab director is also honoured to receive a large number of inquires from perspective students who express interest to join the team. As a result, the process of accepting new students is very selective. In spite of this, new students with exceptional talents are always welcome. The most common criteria for accepting new students are (in the order of priority):
- Rank in MASc university entrance exam (if such an examination exists in the country of origin)
- Rank in BSc university entrance exam (if such an examination exists in the country of origin)
- Quality of the university and rank/average in MASc studies
- Quality of the university and rank/average in BSc studies
- Rank in other academic competitions or evidence of achievement
- Publications
- Letters of reference
- Previous non-academic work experience
- Statement of purpose
Note: Other groups within Electrical and Computer Engineering department may have totally different criteria.
Thesis topics are mostly a mixture of theory and practice (using a theoretical approach to solve problems which are in one way or other of practical interest and value). The thesis work usually rely on mathematical tools and is suitable for students with high analytical abilities and enthusiasm in conducting fundamental research. Evidence of such talents and capabilities will count a lot.
In addition, students who are interested to work on industrial research projects are welcome to apply and are seriously considered (note: students usually need to be landed immigrant or Canadian citizen to be eligible for the type of financial support available for such projects).