Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Chemical Engineering)
Field of Study:
$16,392 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering program allows students to complete their degree in 2 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis and it will also be offered on a part-time basis.
- This course includes the following research areas:
- Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Green Reaction Engineering
- Interfacial Phenomena, Colloids, and Porous Media
- Nanotechnology
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Process Systems Engineering
- Separation Processes
- This program is offered as a thesis-based.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program is 24:1.
- The opinions on academic preparation and research ability must refer to the applicant’s demonstrated ability to formulate research problems and execute the research required to solve problems, as indicated by a Master’s of Applied Science (MASc) research thesis or published scientific/technical paper.
- The University of Waterloo provides the President's Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to outstanding graduate students who hold major federally and provincially funded competition-based scholarships.
- The University of Waterloo ranks #2 in Canada for engineering according to U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities 2019.
- The job opportunities after this program that students get are:
- Analytical chemist
- Chemical Engineers
- Energy manager
- Environmental engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Materials engineer
- Mining engineer
- Production manager
- Quality manager, etc., with an average salary of 57,520 USD.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake | |
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | Feb 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake | Jun 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $16392 (CAD 23088) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $5112 (CAD 7200) |
Food | $1504 (CAD 2118) |
Books and supply | $2104 (CAD 2964) |
Total Cost | $8720 (CAD 12282) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must be qualified with a thesis-based master’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
- In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical Chemical studies.
- Minimum grade point ‘A’ (80%) is required to enroll in this program.
- A Master's degree obtained without a full research thesis is normally an inadequate qualification for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 309 for better a chance of admission.
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.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Required Document List
Followings are the required documents:
- Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
- Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
- Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- CV/Resume: Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest, and other relevant application material.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Careers possible after this course are:
- Analytical chemist
- Chemical Engineers
- Energy manager
- Environmental engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Materials engineer
- Mining engineer
- Production manager
- Quality manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Hira and Renu Ahuja International Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,100/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alan Plumtree Graduate Scholarship in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering | Scholarship per student$ 2,618/Yr$3,688 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ontario Trillium Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,562/Yr$28,961 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Waterloo Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 710/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,100/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
QNX Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,550/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards |
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