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
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 24 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12666 CAD / year

≈ 12666 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5388 CAD / year

≈ 5388 CAD / year

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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