Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (Mechanical Engineering)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (Mechanical Engineering) cost?

  CAD 10,519 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The Department’s minimum admission requirements for degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Applicants with exceptional or tenured work experience who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may apply for special consideration. Specific details are found in the document Graduate Program Manual for MEng, MSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management , available from the Department or on the Department’s home page. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable: a TOEFL (Internet-based) score of: For tests written before January 21, 2026: 93 or equivalent; For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: 4.5 or equivalent; an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with at least 6.0 on each band; an overall minimum CAEL score of 70 with at least 60 on each subset; an overall minimum PTE score of 61; an overall minimum Cambridge score of 176, with at least 169 on each subscore. Applicants are also required to submit the following supporting documentation: Three letters of reference Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement See Required Supporting Documentation on the Department website for further information. Application deadlines: Visit Graduate program application deadlines to see deadlines for all programs in Mechanical Engineering. APPLY NOW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Faculty: Engineering Delivery Mode: On Campus Program Type: Thesis Based Degree Level: Doctoral Program Requirements · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61 · English test waiver: Applicants may satisfy the requirement without a test by holding a degree, or its academic equivalent, from an institution recognised by the University of Alberta at which the language of instruction is English; GPS also maintains a list of international post-secondary institutions at which the language requirement is English. The requirement is not waived for students temporarily in Canada, and departments and GPS may require further demonstration of proficiency. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-8-english-language-proficiency-requirement.html · Application fee: CAD 135.00 for all applications to graduate programs, charged at the end of the online application and payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover; Visa/Mastercard debit and prepaid cards are not accepted). Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-4-application-fee.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 35 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support for graduate students; opportunities vary by faculty. GPS states that there are limited funding opportunities for students in part-time graduate study or completing a certificate programme. Source View scholarship page