Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
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Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,307
(c. USD4,526.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, students must develop and defend a thesis grounded in independent research. The program mandates either two 700-level half-courses beyond a Master's degree, or six half-courses (with at least five at the 700 level) beyond a Bachelor's degree. Half of these courses must carry the "MECHENG" designation in their codes.
PhD candidates must additionally pass a Comprehensive Examination assessing their broad understanding and capacity to connect concepts. The degree requires completion of an original research thesis demonstrating scholarly rigor, adhering to the university's thesis and oral defense standards.
Bachelor's degree holders should initially enroll in the Master's program. Exceptional students may transition directly to the PhD track at the discretion of both the Mechanical Engineering Department and the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Full-time graduate students (excluding Industrial PhD candidates) must complete 8 sessions of MECH ENG 758 "Graduate Seminars in Mechanical Engineering." Additional information is available under MECHENG 758 in the course catalog.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following are the minimum academic requirements for entry into graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in a related discipline. Applicants from foreign institutions, must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related discipline. Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are accepted only if a faculty member is willing to supervise them.
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Typical Deadline: February 28.
Tuition
CAD
6,307