Overview
The PhD in Mechanical Engineering satisfies the demand in academia and industry for highly qualified personnel in the field of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
Our PhD program is directed to graduates from the existing Master’s in Engineering programs at Lakehead University and outstanding graduates at the post graduate level from other universities.
Aims
The objective of the program is to foster students’ scholarly skills and independent research abilities through a combination of formal course work and dissertation (research) work. This PhD program includes the general areas of specialization in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- mechatronics
- vibration control
- diagnostics
- prognostics
- alternative energy
- energy harvesting
- engines
- dynamics
- design
- manufacturing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for admission must be graduates of an accredited university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement.
- Domestic degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
- We recommend that International applicants have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher.
In addition to the general admission requirements for PhD programs, applicants must also submit:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) that details the applicant’s academic and professional history, research experience, and publications.
- A Research Statement (no more than one page) demonstrating the proposed research project, methodology, and importance.
Tuition Fee
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International
12666 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6333 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
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5388 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2694 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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Living costs for Thunder Bay
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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