Overview

Main areas of research in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa are:

Thermal and fluid engineering
Solid mechanics and design
Materials and manufacturing
Controls and robotics
Biomedical engineering
Aeronautical and space engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Continuum Mechanics
Advanced Dynamics With Applications
Finite Element Analysis
Micromechanics of Solids
Space Mission Analysis and Design
Advanced Kinematics
Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Computer-Aided Design
Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 24 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Hold a master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
Demonstrate a good academic research performance.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12104 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4706 CAD / year

≈ 4706 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Overview

Main areas of research in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa are:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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