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Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

In our PhD program, you’ll advance the field of mechanical engineering. Your original research will combine with coursework to enrich your studies. Your dissertation will showcase your work.

Admissions

Learn everything you need to know about becoming a UVic grad student , from finding a supervisor to submitting your application.

If you have questions, talk with a recruiter or get admissions support.

Mechanical Engineering PhD admission requirements

Past graduate theses

Funding

Every year, UVic awards $12 million to help fund graduate students through a combination of:

  • UVic fellowships and awards
  • teaching assistantships
  • research assistantships

Most of our students also receive external awards and scholarships and financial aid and bursaries. Consideration for funding is automatic. A funding offer is normally included with an offer of admission.

Our department offers a limited number of graduate awards and fellowships each year to incoming students. These range from $1,000 to $18,000. Some funding offers may include a combination of teaching assistantships, graduate awards and/or fellowships.

Funding and employment for graduate students

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