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The University of Manitoba's Mechanical Engineering Department offers a highly regarded graduate program, standing out among peer institutions both within Canada and internationally. Our distinguished faculty delivers exceptional graduate education through Ph.D., M.Sc., and M.Eng. degree programs, supported by professors with strong industry connections and complementary expertise. Students benefit from cutting-edge research facilities while engaging in rigorous coursework, receiving dedicated mentorship, and conducting impactful research. We are committed to equipping graduates for diverse professional paths while enhancing our research's local and global influence through collaborative efforts between faculty, staff, and students. Key research areas span Advanced Manufacturing, Automation, Materials Science, Energy Systems, Biomechanics, Aerospace, and more. The interdisciplinary nature of our programs allows students to access courses across campus and receive joint supervision from multiple departments. The Ph.D. program combines advanced coursework with significant research requirements.
Expected Completion Time - 4 years.
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.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180