PhD in Systems Design Engineering at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada is a doctorate in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Applied Design
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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The PhD in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo trains researchers to apply an interdisciplinary approach to engineering problems at the cutting edge of technology and design. Research fields include biomedical engineering, human factors and ergonomics, machine learning and intelligence, mechatronic and physical systems, modelling and systems theory, optimization and decision making, societal and environmental systems, and vision, image, and signal processing. Students complete original doctoral research culminating in a dissertation, working with faculty in the Department of Systems Design Engineering. The program is full-time and delivered on-campus over four years (48 months), with admission in the Fall, Winter, or Spring term. Applicants typically hold a master's degree in engineering with a minimum 80 percent average, or transfer from a Master of Applied Science with required coursework. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, government, and corporate environments.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a master's degree in engineering with a minimum 80% average, or a Master of Applied Science including Calculus II, Matrices and Linear Systems, and either Probability and Statistics or Calculus 3, along with demonstrated ability to formulate and execute research. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 4.5 overall (writing 4.5, speaking 4, reading 4, listening 4) or an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0).
