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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Systems Engineering at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Systems Engineering is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Schulich School of Engineering. Program Office (PhD)

Faculty: Schulich School of Engineering  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Schulich School of Engineering requires: A minimum of 6 units of graduate courses beyond a MSc degree. For students who transfer from an MSc program, 18 units of graduate courses beyond the BSc, or equivalent, degree.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for admission the Schulich School of Engineering minimum requirements are as follows: MSc degree, or transfer from MSc program, or, in exceptional cases, BSc degree or equivalent. A minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale or equivalent. 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. Two references. Holders of MSc or equivalent degrees in Science, Medicine, Kinesiology or other Engineering, if accepted, may be required to take additional senior undergraduate Engineering courses. These courses will not count for credit toward their doctoral program.

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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