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Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Simon Fraser University offers Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a doctorate in Energy Engineering programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Energy Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering is a research-focused doctorate requiring a minimum of 33 units of coursework, a qualifying examination and a defended thesis, designed to be completed in four years. Students may take additional courses to address background gaps with supervisor approval.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: The program page states its own prior-degree and evidentiary conditions but no GPA or language-test figure: applicants need a master's degree in a related field, submitted evidence of capability to undertake substantial original research, and an identified faculty supervisor, on top of satisfying SFU's general Graduate General Regulation 1.3. Under that university-wide standard a doctoral applicant needs a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on SFU's 4.33 scale, or 3.67 (A-) on the last 60 undergraduate units, and international applicants whose prior study was not in English must meet SFU's general proficiency standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 20, Duolingo English Test 125 overall with no section below 105, PTE Academic 65 overall with no section below 60, or CAEL 70 overall with no section below 60.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Doctorate in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

Can Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Sustainable Energy Engineering: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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