PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Advance how mechanical systems are understood, designed and improved. Through a doctoral thesis, you’ll contribute new knowledge to the field while working in a research environment connected to industry.

Faculty: Price Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The mechanical engineering PhD program accepts applications for Fall, Winter and Summer admission. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering consists of coursework and a substantial research component. A minimum of 12 credit hours at the 7000- level or higher is required, and students must present, submit and defend a comprehensive thesis that constitutes a distinct contribution to knowledge in the field of study.

Career pathways

Your career paths could include university faculty member, postdoctoral researcher, research scientist, senior research engineer, materials researcher, thermofluids researcher and manufacturing research lead.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to the PhD in Mechanical Engineering program, you must normally have completed a master's-level degree in Engineering. Master’s students making exceptional progress while enrolled in their program may be transferred to the PhD program upon the consent of the department head based on recommendations from the student’s advisor and an appointed selection committee who investigate the student’s qualifications and suitability for PhD study.

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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