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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Mechanical Engineering] From University of Victoria

Victoria, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1963established year
21800enrollment
Public
Partner [10 Courses]
8.1/10

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Mechanical Engineering)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #251 out of 1374 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$5,931 /Yr

CA$8,238 /Yr
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria is offered as a 3-years program by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
  • The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
  • The mechanical engineering program’s focus is on research in leading-edge and information technologies, such as robotics and advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and embedded systems, energy conversion systems, thermofluids, advanced materials, and computational mechanics. 
  • The objective of the Ph.D. program is the accomplishment of independent and original research work leading to significant advancement of knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering. 
  • As graduate students in mechanical engineering, students will use their problem-solving and teamwork skills to work on real-world problems.
  • The PhD program consists of a minimum of 38 units.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadlilne For January 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake Feb 1, 2025
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jun 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$5931 (CAD 8238)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$9593 (CAD 13323)
Total Cost$9593 (CAD 13323)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (B average) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor’s and master's degree in Mechanical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 99

Avg. Score in

MELAB

5.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 251 out of 1374 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 29 in Canada 2024)

QS World University logo
Engineering 451 out of 555 in Global Ranking
( #17 out of 22 in Canada 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake (14th Nov 2024)
USD 13,800 /Yr
CAD 19,166 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • MELAB: 85
  • PTE: 58
  • TOEFL: 83
Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake (31st Jul 2025)
USD 3,728 /Yr
CAD 5,178 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
  • PTE: 63
  • Duolingo: 110
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)
Application Deadline For Autumn 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025)
Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Jul 2025)
USD 11,227 /Yr
CAD 15,593 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 64
  • TOEIC: 675
  • IELTS: 6.5
Application Deadline For Summer Intake (24th May 2024)
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake (12th Jan 2025)
USD 5,537 /Yr
CAD 7,690 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 8
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USD 19,339 /Yr
CAD 26,860 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEIC: 850

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Industrial Production Managers
  • Research & Development Managers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Petroleum Engineers
  • Postsecondary Engineering Teachers
  • CAE Analyst
  • Lead Engineer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
University of Western Ontario ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
University of Montreal ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Laval University ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Banting Postdoctoral FellowshipsScholarship per student$ 50,400/Yr$70,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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