Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD7,079.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering is a research-intensive degree program focused on original scholarship. Candidates conduct cutting-edge research under faculty guidance, typically completing their qualifying exam within 18 months and finishing dissertation work in three to four years. Students often begin in the M.A.Sc. program before transferring to the Ph.D. track, either after completing their master's or earlier if approved by their advisor.
This doctoral program is designed for those pursuing independent research, overseen by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. While the standard timeline is four years, completion may vary by individual. Our department specializes in four key research domains: biomedical engineering, design and applied mechanics, mechatronics and manufacturing, and thermofluids.
Our department boasts eight Research Chairs and nearly all faculty members hold NSERC grants, maintaining one of Canada's most vibrant research environments that regularly develops industry and academic pioneers.
Recognized among the global top 40 universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, UBC's Mechanical Engineering faculty are internationally acclaimed experts in their disciplines.
We provide cost-effective tuition along with numerous financial support options including scholarships, awards, fellowship top-ups, entrance fellowships, and both Research and Teaching Assistantships.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
93
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
6.5
IELTS Reading 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
Tuition
CAD
9,690