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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Research-based PhD in mechanical and manufacturing engineering involving original research, candidacy exams and a thesis defence. The program usually takes three years of full-time study after a master's degree, or four years after a bachelor's degree, and students are typically funded through faculty, department and supervisor mechanisms.

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering  |  Duration: Three years full-time; six years maximum  |  Intake: September 1 and January 1 (deadlines: Canadians/permanent residents June 1 and Oct 1; international Jan 15 and May 1)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Coursework in manufacturing engineering (computer integrated manufacturing, robotics optimization, CAD/CAM/CAE) and mechanical engineering (combustion, compressible flow, instrumentation, mobile robotics), at least two courses with a conference presentation (ENME 713 research seminar), oral and written candidacy exams, and an original thesis defended orally. Specializations include Pipeline Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

Career pathways

Consulting, research and development, forensic engineering, management and process control.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/mechanical-manufacturing-engineering-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . The Schulich School of Engineering has established common minimum student admission requirements for all its graduate programs. Departments and graduate programs may have additional requirements over and above those of the Schulich School of Engineering. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for admission , the Schulich School of Engineering minimum requirements are as follows: a) MSc degree, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, BSc degree or equivalent. b) A minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale or equivalent. c) Transfer from MSc to PhD program is allowed only after the successful completion of all courses required for the MSc degree with a minimum GPA of 3.50. d) Two reference letters.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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