PhD in Chemical Engineering (Water) is a doctorate in Chemistry programme offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. 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 reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Chemical Engineering (Water) at the University of Waterloo leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded through the Department of Chemical Engineering, combined with the collaborative Water specialization. The program combines graduate coursework with original research addressing global water challenges through the chemical, physical, and biological transformation of materials, and includes two interdisciplinary water courses alongside thesis research. Admission normally requires a relevant, thesis-based master's degree with a minimum overall standing of 80% in the applicant's master's program, three references, at least two of which must be academic, and an approved PhD supervisor at the time of admission. 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.
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, plus an approved PhD supervisor at the time of admission and three references, at least two of which must be academic. 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).
