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PhD in Engineering

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #546 =

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PhD in Engineering is a doctorate in General Engineering programme offered by University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 6,560 per semester (CAD 2,331 per semester for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: General Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,331 / semester
International tuition: CAD 6,560 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uoguelph.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Engineering is a thesis-based doctoral program offered across eight fields of study: Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. Students complete coursework, independent research and a comprehensive qualifying examination, and defend a dissertation. Optional collaborative specializations are available in International Development Studies, One Health, and Regenerative Medicine. Full-time study is nominally completed in four years, with a part-time option available. Admission requires a bachelor's and a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, a minimum 73% average in the master's program, demonstrated research potential, and a supporting recommendation from the applicant's MASc advisor. Delivery is on campus, with Fall, Winter and Summer admission. Graduates pursue careers in engineering education, research and advanced consulting.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 73.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a completed bachelor's and master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum 73% average in the master's program, demonstrated research potential, and a strong recommendation from the applicant's MASc advisor. Applicants whose first language is not English, or whose degree was obtained in a country where English is not the first language, must submit an English proficiency test; the College of Engineering requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About University of Guelph

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1964
Students: 36,000
QS rank: #546 =
Programs: 197
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Engineering award?

University of Guelph awards a Doctorate in the field of General Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Engineering take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does PhD in Engineering cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 6,560 per semester (CAD 2,331 per semester for local students).

Can PhD in Engineering be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Guelph.

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