Overview

At Carleton University, we offer two PhDs in this field: a Doctor of Philosophy Aerospace Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Capital Advantage

Research collaborations and funding arrangements exist with several Institutes of the National Research Council of Canada, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, National Defence, the Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Space Agency. Major industry partners include Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., United Technologies, Siemens Corp., Deloro-Stellite, Indal Technologies, Liburdi Engineering, Magellan Aerospace, Augusta SpA., Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Rolls-Royce Canada and the Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada, among many others.

These strong relationships offer our students diverse research and career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Aeronautical and Space Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Controls and Robotics

Materials and Manufacturing

Solid Mechanics and Design

Thermal and Fluid Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 24 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

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Referee Contact Information

Statement of Intent

CV/Resume

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Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

16633 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16633 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7153 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7153 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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