Study Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Design Engineering (PhD-SDE) at University of Prince Edward Island in Canada, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

UPEI's Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Design Engineering (PhD-SDE) program aims to train graduates who have in-depth expertise in applying principles of sustainable design engineering to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research challenges.Independent research is the major focus of the PhD program-SDE degree, and students will identify a research topic and conduct an extensive body of original research in their field, making a true contribution exemplifying the student’s depth of knowledge, creativity, innovation and proven ability to make significant scientific research contributions.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,453.00 (US$ 11,826) per year

Fitness and Recreation Fee - $294

Start date

January 2027

Venue

UPEI Campus

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown,

Prince Edward Island,

C1A 4P3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$16,453.00 (US$ 11,826) per year

Fitness and Recreation Fee - $294

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UPEI Campus

550 University Avenue,

Charlottetown,

Prince Edward Island,

C1A 4P3, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must: hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree. hold a thesis-based Master of Science (MSc) or thesis-based Engineering (MEng) or its equivalent from a recognized university, and have achieved at least a second class standing (70-80%) for this degree. All application materials must be received by March 1st of the calendar year the student wishes to enter the program.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.