Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Mechanical Engineering Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of Applied ScienceSubject:
Engineering
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | February 1st | February 1st |
| January | May 1st | May 1st |
Note:
January has a very limited intake only. Students with Canadian or US credentials who do not want to be considered for award competitions can apply until May 1st for September intakes. Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Graduate Program Office, mech-admission@apsc.ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, UBC
Room 2054 - 6250 Applied Science Lane
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Requirements
GRE required?:
Optional Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Soheyl Vakili: "Dr. Vakili improved the mechanical characteristics of steel strips by studying advanced steel cooling methods. The resulting high strength steel strips can be used in making safer cars which will save thousands of lives in automobile crashes." (November 2011)
- Dr. Ario Madani: "Dr. Madani's studies were in the field of Mechanical Engineering, and he developed a novel technique for separating and classifying particles. His technique can be applied to a vast range of particle sizes. It has application in pulp and paper industry, mining and biomedical science." (November 2011)
- Dr. Sarah Hormozi: "Dr. Hormozi studied one strategy to stabilize industrial multi-layer flows. This study makes a bridge between academic research and industrial application. The findings of this investigation can significantly improve the rate of production in the industrial processes such as Co-extrusion, film coating and oil transport." (November 2011)
- Dr. Mohammad Baher Azab: "Dr. Azab studied the drag on aircraft wings, and the implications for how much cargo weight is possible in flight. He researched ways to reduce fuel consumption of aircraft by changing their wing shapes. His findings will potentially have a positive economical impact on airlines, and lead to a reduction in air pollution." (November 2011)
- Dr. Daniel Sepasi: "Dr. Sepasi investigated data storage devices and mechanical machining in mass production lines. He developed a technique for highly precise system controls, which is a benchmark for future research in manufacturing. He improved the precision of machining during operation, and increased the capacity of manufactured data storage devices." (November 2011)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
