Overview

The program offers opportunities for advanced research in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, and Water Resources Engineering.

Features

The PhD Engineering program at University of Guelph is available in full-time as well as part-time studies.

The program provides advanced training in the engineering sciences and research methodology through a combination of course work, independent research, a qualifying examination, and the production and defence of a research dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The prescribed program of study must consist of no fewer than 2.0 credits in addition to those taken as part of the MASc degree. At least 1.0 of the credits must be engineering graduate courses.

Of the remaining 1.0 credits, 0.5 credits must be at the graduate level, and the other 0.5 credits may be graduate credits or senior undergraduate engineering credits.

Depending on the student's background, the advisory committee may specify more than 2.0 credits, including undergraduate make-up courses. If make-up courses are deemed necessary, they will be considered additional courses.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 11 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution;

Must have achieved a minimum 75% average in their Master’s program;

Must have demonstrated strong potential for research; and

A strong recommendation from the MASc advisor is necessary.

If English is not your first language or if your university degree was acquired in a country where the first language is not English, you are required to submit a passing English language test in support of your application.

Tuition Fee

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International

19681 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19681 CAD per year
National

6145 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6145 CAD per year

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 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 Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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