Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] (Mechanical Engineering)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #251 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$6,171 /Yr
CA$8,571 /Yr
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria is offered as a 3-years program by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The mechanical engineering program’s focus is on research in leading-edge and information technologies, such as robotics and advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and embedded systems, energy conversion systems, thermofluids, advanced materials, and computational mechanics.
- The objective of the Ph.D. program is the accomplishment of independent and original research work leading to significant advancement of knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering.
- As graduate students in mechanical engineering, students will use their problem-solving and teamwork skills to work on real-world problems.
- The PhD program consists of a minimum of 38 units.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadlilne For January 2027 Intake - Oct 1, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $6171 (CAD 8571) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
| Total Cost | $9593 (CAD 13323) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5931 (CAD 8238) |
| 2023 | $5702 (CAD 7920) |
| 2021 | $11048 (CAD 15345) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadlilne For January 2027 Intake | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadlilne For May 2027 Intake | Feb 1, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
Completion of secondary school

Engineering 401 out of 556 in Global Ranking
( #13 out of 20 in Canada 2026)

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Course Guides
PhD in Canada: Top Universities, Application Process, Cost, Scholarships and Job Prospects
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Industrial Production Managers
- Research & Development Managers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Postsecondary Engineering Teachers
- CAE Analyst
- Lead Engineer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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