Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

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Degree

Doctorate (PhD)

Department

Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Program type

Thesis

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

4 years

Credits

90 credits

Start term

Fall, Winter, Summer

Program overview

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering gives you technical expertise in specific areas of the field, including industrial control, computer-aided vehicle engineering, composites and computational fluid dynamics. Concordia's Department of Mechanical Engineering is at the forefront of research and graduate training in Canada. The department’s state-of-the-art laboratories and research centres attract students from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. Our success is based in part on the research capabilities of our faculty members and students, whose excellence is acknowledged through funding from a variety of external sources.

Program structure

(90 credits)

Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD)

credits of coursework chosen from the list of Engineering Courses and Computer Science and Software Engineering Courses.

credits:

• ENCS 8501 Comprehensive Examination (0.00)

• ENCS 8511 Doctoral Research Proposal (6.00)

• ENCS 8011 PhD Seminar (2.00)

credits chosen from one of the following Research and Thesis courses:

• ENGR 8911 Doctoral Research and Thesis (70.00)

• COMP 8901 Doctoral Research and Thesis (70.00)

• SOEN 8901 Doctoral Research and Thesis (70.00)

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission on a full-time basis

Master’s degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline.
Holders of a bachelor’s degree will, in general, be considered for admission to a master’s program only. After completion of a minimum of one term of full-time study in the Master's degree, they may, upon application, be recommended by the Department and approved by the GCS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for admission to a PhD program.

Admission on a part-time basis

Master’s degree with high standing in engineering, computer science or a cognate discipline.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

See additional language requirements in the Graduate Calendar

Application process

Review these four steps before applying

Make sure to check for program specific requirements

Application deadlines

All applicants: Canadian / International / Permanent Resident

FALL

June 1 (all applicants)

WINTER

October 1 (all applicants)

SUMMER

February 1 (all applicants)

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition fees

The tuition fees of the program may differ depending on your student status. To estimate the cost of your education at Concordia, go through five (5) easy steps.

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

Learn more about entrance awards

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

Consult the list of awards available

Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Program overview