At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PhD in Chemical Engineering (Nanotechnology) is offered as a doctorate in Chemistry programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Chemistry
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Chemical Engineering (Nanotechnology) at the University of Waterloo leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded through the Department of Chemical Engineering, combined with the collaborative Nanotechnology specialization. The program combines graduate coursework with original research into the chemical, physical, and biological transformations of materials and energy at industrial scales, alongside developments in nanotechnology. Admission normally requires a relevant, thesis-based master's degree with a minimum overall standing of 80% in the applicant's master's program, and an approved PhD supervisor who has agreed in writing to supervise the student's academic program. The program is delivered on campus and runs full-time over 48 months, with admission available for the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers in academia, government, and industry, applying chemical engineering methods to nanotechnology.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a relevant, thesis-based master's degree with a minimum overall standing of 80% in the applicant's master's program, and an approved PhD supervisor who has agreed in writing to supervise the student's academic program. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must meet Waterloo's English language proficiency requirement (TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall, with 4.5 in writing and 4 in speaking, reading and listening, or IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and speaking).
