Admissions
Admission requirements
In order to be considered for admission to the MTIS program, applicants must:
- meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
- have completed a Bachelor degree in engineering or a related field from an academic institution recognized by the University of Victoria, normally with a first-class standing; and
- meet the English language requirements.
More information about admission steps and requirements can be found on the ECE graduate admissions page.
Application deadlines
All applicants are recommended to submit a complete application as early as possible. Complete applications will be reviewed on a continual basis in the order in which they are received. Admission decisions and processing times will vary depending on the number of applications received.
January 2026 entry:
Applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2025
- Domestic applicants: October 31, 2025
- International applicants: August 31, 2025
- **International applicants are recommended to submit a complete application by March 15th of the previous year to allow sufficient time to meet any immigration requirements
September 2025 entry:
Currently accepting applications
- Domestic applicants: May 31, 2025
- International applicants: March 31, 2025
- **International applicants are recommended to submit a complete application by November 15th of the previous year to allow sufficient time to meet any immigration requirements
Entry point change requests (deferrals) to a future entry term will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and applicable fees may apply.
Fees
For the 2023-2024 calendar year, tuition is expected to be about $24,000 (domestic students) and $31,500 (international students). For current and up-to-date tuition and fees, please see the UVic Academic Calendar.
Awards and funding
The MTIS program is self-funded and students pursuing this program should secure appropriate funding before beginning their studies.
However, students may be eligible for awards or bursaries. More information can be found on the faculty of graduate studies website under external awards and fellowships and bursaries.