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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering

Canada

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What will I learn?

The general fields of study include solid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, biomedical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and engineering management.

Students entering the PhD program after a master's degree are required to complete a minimum of ?12.5 in coursework and a thesis.

Students entering the PhD program after a bachelor's degree are required to complete a minimum of ?27.5 in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework:

MEC E 680

For students entering after a master's degree:

three ?3 graduate-level courses which must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator, Thesis Supervisor(s) and/or Thesis Supervisory Committee. At least two courses must be in the major field (i.e., MEC E courses).

A maximum of one MEC E 700- level course and no 500-level Mechanical Engineering courses can be credited towards the minimum course requirements

No reading courses can be credited towards the minimum course requirement

For students entering after a bachelor's degree:

Eight ?3 graduate-level courses which must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator, Thesis Supervisor(s) and/or Thesis Supervisory Committee. At least five courses must be in the major field (i.e., MEC E courses)

A maximum of two MEC E 700- level and one MEC E 500-level courses, OR a maximum of three MEC E 700-level and no MEC E 500-level courses can be credited toward the minimum course requirements

In exceptional cases students may petition the Graduate Coordinator to reduce the course requirements

No reading courses can be credited towards the minimum course requirement

ENGG 600 (?0.5)- Engineering Ethics and Integrity

Additional coursework may be required

Thesis:

Registration in 900-level THES

Length of Program:

The time required to complete the PhD will vary with the individual candidate; however, a minimum of 36 months is almost always required.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (36 months)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,519) per year
Given fees may be subject to change in future

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

English Language Requirement:

  • a TOEFL score of 93 (Internet-based) or equivalent;
  • an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with at least 6.0 on each band;
  • an overall minimum CAEL score of 70 with at least 60 on each subset;
  • an overall minimum PTE score of 61.

Application deadlines: March 15 for September admission, July 15 for January admission.

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Ranked among top 100 universities in the world (CWUR, 2021)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 150 countries
  • 81st in the world for research impact (NTU Ranking 2019)

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