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SPEAKER#1
University of Toronto
Ranked 25th in 2012
Communication
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Energy Systems
Photonics
Systems Control
March 30th is deadline
University of Waterloo
Ranked = 57th 2012
Groups in Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Communications and Information
Systems
Broadband Communications
(BBCR)Research Group
Centre for Wireless Communications
Research Group
Leitch - University of Waterloo
Multimedia Communications
Laboratory
Coding and Signal Transmission (CST)
Laboratory
University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Nanotechnology Group
Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence
Group
Power and Energy Systems Group
Radio Frequency Silicon Device and
Integrated Circuit Group
Silicon Thin-Film Applied Research (STAR)
Group
Software Technologies Applied Research
(STAR) Group
VLSI Research Group
Many Scholarships, TA/RA Ships
McGill University
Ranked 46th in 2012
Computational Electromagnetics
Intelligent Systems
Micro-Electronics and Computer Systems
Nano-Electronic Devices and Materials
Photonic Systems
Power Engineering
Systems and Control
Telecommunications and Signal Processing
Applied Electromagnetics
Communications and Signal Processing
Computer and Software Engineering
Control and Robotics
Electric Power and Energy Systems
Human Communication Technologies
Microsystems and Nanotechnology
Secure Systems Engineering
Signal Processing and Multimedia
Solid State Microelectronics
Systems and Control
VLSI & System-on-Chip
KFUPM
Ranked 128th in 2012
MS (EE) Electrical Engineering
Digital Signal Processing esp. Image Processing, Digital
Filtering etc.
Power Systems
Telecommunication Engineering
MS (CE) Computer Engineering
Computer Architecture
VLSI, Digital Sys. Design Automation
Computer Networks
MS (SE) System Engineering
Instrumentation & Control
Industrial Systems
KFUPM
Ranked 128th in 2012
Deadlines
http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/gs/main/deadlines.asp
KAUST
KAUST DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIPS
KAUST offer a pre-enrollment version of this general
scholarship program to students attending first-university or
bachelor's degree programs. KAUST will provide financial
support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship recipients at
their home institutions prior to the University's opening. Upon
graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master's
degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to complete their
graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.
KAUST
KAUST Research Facilities
One of Worlds fastest Super computer in academic
environment
Three excellent research centers with high end equipped
labs
Main research areas include innovation and optimization in
computing techniques
SPEAKER#2
FARISH KAGALWALA
(BE-EL NED
MSc TUM Germany
Project Leader CreaLog GmbH
Germany)
Studying in Europe
Study in Europe
Reasons to study in Europe
English Courses Search
Application Guide
and much more.
Visit: www.study-in-europe.org
DAAD
$348 million annual budget, 74,000+ scholarships
awarded annually
German universities
Course search
University rankings
German language and much more
www.daad.de
http://www.daad.de/portrait/wer-wir-sind/kurzportrai
t/08940.en.html
1.Rheinisch-Westflische Technische
Hochschule Aachen (RWTH-Aachen)
2.Technische Universitt Berlin
3.Technische Universitt Carolo-Wilhelmina zu
Braunschweig
4.Technische Universitt Darmstadt
5.Technische Universitt Dresden
6.Leibniz Universitt Hannover
7.Universitt Karlsruhe (TH)
8.Technische Universitt Mnchen
9.Universitt Stuttgart
RWTH Aachen
Ranked 30th in 2012
Biomedical Engineering (knowledge of medicine & natural
sciences required with engineering) GRE compulsory
Electrical Power Engineering
Software Systems Engineering
Communications Engineering
Media Informatics
Universitt Stuttgart
Ranked 78th in 2012
International Graduate Programmes
Information Technology (INFOTECH)
INFOTECH offers three specializations
CEMT: Communication Engineering and Media Technology
ESE: Embedded Systems Engineering
MO: Micro- and Optoelectronics
Intensive German course and passing exam after 1 st year compulsory for going into 2 nd
year
Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships for top students
available.
'Master Plus Program' is free of costs
Deadline: 31st March (for August), 31st October (for March of Next year)
Christian-Albrechts-Universitt zu Kiel
International Masters Degree:
Digital Communications
Deadline: 1st April
No tuition fee.
Universitt Kassel
Electrical Communication Engineering
Two stage application
Online application to Uni-assist
send docs by post
Deadline for the winter semester: 15 July
Deadline for the summer semester: 15 January
Online Forums
http://studynlifeingermany.3owl.com/index.html
PakistanischeGemeinde@yahoogroups.com
pwo_de@yahoogroups.com
PSA_Munich@yahoogroups.com
psa-rwth@yahoogroups.com
PSATUHH@yahoogroups.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/adminstudygerm
any/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/109906431608/
TU Delft
Ranked 18th in 2012
http://www.tue.nl/en/education/tue-graduate-school/master
s-programs/
University of Twente
Ranked 101 in 2012
Embedded Systems
Mechatronics
Sustainable Energy Technology
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering has five tracks:
Biomedical Systems
Electronic System Design
Measurement and Control Engineering
Microsystems and Micro-electronics
Telecommunication Networks
Studying in Finland
CIMOs Discover Finland provides info on:
Reasons to Study in Finland
International Study Programmes Database
Scholarships
Practical Issues about Coming to and Living in
Finland
and more
Visit: http://finland.cimo.fi
University of Vaasa
Master's Programme in Telecommunication
Engineering
Deadline : 1st Jan to 28th February.
Free Education!
ETH Zurich
Ranked 8th in 2012
Tuition fee CHF 580 per semester which maybe waived after 1 st
semester (1 CHF ~ 100.7 PKR)
Excellence scholarships cover full living + tuition expenses
Excellent engineering courses
Application period 1st Nov to 15th Dec
Application fee is CHF 150
SPEAKER#3:
Swedish Universities
Most reputable universities of Sweden
KTH
Linkoping University
Chalmers University
Linkping University
Ranked 185th in 2012
The city of Linkping is known for its university and its high-technology industry.
Saab AB, an aerospace and defense company is based in Linkping.
Advanced Computer Graphics
Biomedical Engineering
Communication Electronics
Communication Systems
Computer Science
Computer Systems
Software Engineering and Management
Statistics and Data Mining
System-on-Chip (Socware)
Wireless Networks and Electronics
Industrial Engineering and Management
University
Ranked 71st in 2012
SPEAKER#4:
ERASMUS MUNDUS
Relevant Courses
EMARO- European Master in advanced
Robotics
EMM-Nano- Erasmus Mundus Master of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
MERIT- European Master of Research on ICT
NordSecMob- Masters program in Security and
Mobile Computing
SpaceMaster- Joint European Master in Space
Science & Technology.
MERIT MASTER
Money Matters
Scholarship amount: 24000 for 24
months as stipend
8000 for travelling and other
Tution Fee and other Fee are waived
Living expenses:
250- 400 for accommodation
150 - 200 for meal
After Graduation
Can go anywhere for PhD esp. in Europe
the program is highly reputed
Or can join industry. Mostly people are
employed in the country of their second
year of study
De-MERITS:
Language problem
More emphasis on coursework
A continuous state of mobility
SPEAKER # 5:
Study in Australia
Study in Australia
Group of Eight (www.go8.com.au)
The University of Western Australia
Australian National University
The University of Sydney
The University of Melbourne
The University of Queensland
Monash University
The University of New South Wales
The University of Adelaide
Study in Australia
Main Scholarship is Endeavour International
Postgraduate Scholarship (EIPRS)
The deadline is around August every year
Very competitive (among top 5 of your batch)
2 years duration for Masters by Research and
3.5 years for PhD
Most scholarships are for PhD and some for
Masters by Research
In Australia, Bachelors Degree (16 years
education) is enough for getting PhD admission
Study in Australia
To apply for the scholarship contact Professor to
supervise thesis (send email to the professors in
your area of interest asking for supervision)
Apply for admission (online procedure) and
scholarship in parallel (these are separate
applications)
Application for admission to research degree
can be made any time
Scholarship applications have deadlines
Study in Australia
Masters by course work is very expensive
At any Go8 university only tuition fee is
about AUD 30,000/year + living expenses
Only 20 hours/week work is allowed
Without scholarship hard to save enough
money to pay tuition fee for course work
SPEAKER#6:
Guide to US Top 10
Engineering Universities
Guide to US TOP 10
GRE Exam
How to fund your Education?
Why very few students have made in US Top 10?
University Selection
When to Apply
Contacting With Professors & Useful web resources
US Visa
GRE Exam
1300+ is good enough with
current standards
Quantitative 750+, verbal 550+
University Selection
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." ~ Les Brown
When to apply?
Recommended time is one month
before the application deadline
Mostly the Deadlines are in December
Beware of Rolling Admission!
US Visa
They want to give visa to genuine
students!
Two things are checked for Student
visas ;
Finances
Seriousness of student
SPEAKER # 7:
Shahid Abbas
(BE-EL NED
Assistant Manager, Air Weapons
Complex
MSc Student Uni-Kassel Germany
2012)
Study in Singapore
Strong Economy
Good Conversion Rate Vs PKR
VERY MUCH LESS Unemployment Rate
Supply Chain Hub for Asia
Good Pakistani Community
No Language and Food Problem
High Ranked Institutes
Study in Singapore
Two Universities
National University of Singapore (Ranked 9th)
Nanyang Technological University (Ranked 27th)
Two Intakes
August and January
Study in Singapore
MEngg (Research Based)
Duration is 2 years
Normally Leads to PhD
Scholarship Stipend is S$ 1800 to 2000 S$
For Masters and S$ 2500 for PhD
GRE is must for Research Programme
Living Expenses are S$ 450 to 500 max
Study in Singapore
MSc (Course Based)
Duration is 1 years
Fee is S$ ~23000 = 17.25 Lacs PKR
Ministry of Education, Service Obligation Bond (MOE
SOB) provides 50% subsidy
SOB contract is to do job in a Singapore Based
company for 3 years
Bank Loan equal to 90% Local Student Fee
Local Student Fee ~ S$7000
Total Fee Now ~ 23000 0.5*23000 0.9*7000
S$ ~5200 = 75*5200 = 3.9 Lacs PKR
Study in Singapore
MSc (Course Based)
Total Finance for 1 year = S$ 6000 + 5200 i.e
11200 = 840000 PKR ~ 1 Million PKR
Most Students get jobs after 1st semester
Once Get job of S$ 3000, Get Employment Card,
and Full time Master converts to Part time (1.5 to
2 years now)
You can pay back your bank loan
Bank loan interest rate is ~7%, but if paid within a
year then 0% interest
Study in Singapore
Funding Sources
SINGA Scholarship
Browse projects of your interest, contact professor,
write proposal with his/her help
Dont require GRE and not Even IELTS TOEFL
(but to have them is recommended)
Deadlines are End of May (for Jan of Next year
Intake) and 1st Jan (For Aug of Same year intake)
Study in Singapore
Funding Sources
University Fellowships
These are university funding for Master by
research and PhD Students
Covers Tution and Stipends
GRE is mandatory for these type of scholarships
Study in Singapore
Funding Sources
Joint Industry Program (JIP)
This mostly for PhD or to small number of Mengg
students
Students work on projects assigned by industry
They are bound to do job after their studies for
specific time period
Covers Tution and Stipends
GRE is mandatory for these type of scholarships
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Application form
Degrees and Certificates
Transcripts and Mark sheets
IELTS/TOEFL results
English Language Certificate of NED
GRE
Letter of Recommendations
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
CV
Pakistan Engineering Council Registration
Photocopy of Passport
Sample Publications (if any)
Experience and official training certificates
SAMPLE PUBLICATION(S)
TRY TO PUBLISH YOUR WORK
ITS THE BEAUTY ON YOUR
PROFILE
CAREER PLANING
The steps
Beginning Your Research
Should you go to Graduate School?
The Graduate
From apprentice to expert
Depth over breadth
Questions?
Thanks!
Feel Free to Contact
Syed Faraz Ahmed
faraz107@gmail.com
Farish Kagalwala
farkagal@yahoo.com
Aamir Ahmed Khan
akhan3@nd.edu
Umair bin Waheed
umairbinwaheed@yahoo.com
Osama ullah Khan
osama.uk@gmail.com
Shahid Abbas
shahid.nedian@hotmail.com
Acknowledgement
Prof. Muhammad Nauman
Dr. Shoaib Zaidi
Dr. Ghous Bakhsh Narejo
Dr. Zainab Zaidi
Prof. Adeel Razi
Prof. Hashim Raza Khan
Miss Saba Ahmed
Miss Amna Shabbir
My Parents