Future Graduate Students

The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Advantage

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is ranked among the top 50 engineering schools worldwide! Top comprehensiveÌýresearch university in Canada for the past 15 years with more than $82 million in engineering research funds.ÌýAsÌýa graduate, you will join a strong network of exceptional alumni, focused on advancing solutions for real-worldÌýproblems.​

Join ourÌýgroup of outstanding faculty and student researchers who shine brightly on the international stage. AsÌýCanada's largest engineering school, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering is home to an active and growingÌýgraduate studentÌýcommunityÌýof more than 2,100 motivated, curious and passionate problem solvers who are changing the worldÌýwe live in.Ìý

Own Your Ideas

Use your ideas toÌýpartner with industry or commercialize a product. You haveÌý100% ownership over your ideas and technology.Ìý

ÌýConnect With Industry

Connect with industry partners inÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ RegionÌý- one of Canada's leading technology hubs. Our faculty members have many long-standing relationships with industry players.Ìý

World-Class Facilities

Study, work, and collaborate in world–classÌýcentres and institutesÌýwith the most up–to–dateÌýresearch that is shaping the future of the world.Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

The Graduate Journey

#1

Program Information

  • Explore our programs and confirm:Ìý​

Type of program:Ìý​

  • Research-based program -ÌýMAScÌýor PhD , or​

  • Course-based program - MEng,ÌýMMScÌýor MBETÌý​

ÌýThe Department of interest:Ìý​

  • Choose between the 6 departments and 2 schoolsÌý​

#2

Create a Budget

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ funding availability varies based on the type ofÌýprogram you choose.ÌýÌý​

#3

Admissions Information

Review the list of application requirements of your program on theÌýGSPA Academic Calendar. ÌýDetermine how long it will take you to gather the necessary information, and ensure you can get details in on time.

​All documents must be uploaded online through the applicationÌýportal.Ìý​

​ÌýUnderstand the types of admissionÌý​

​AÌýcomplete applicationÌýconsists of:Ìý​

  1. Ìý​TranscriptsÌý​
    -If you have international credentials, see theÌýguide forÌýequivalences.Ìý​

  2. ReferencesÌý(at least one academic)Ìý​

  3. Supplementary Information FormÌý​

  1. ResumeÌý(a CV is also acceptable)Ìý​

  1. Proof of English Language ProficiencyÌý(ELP)Ìýif you are anÌýinternational student orÌýyou completedÌýyour degree outsideÌýCanada.Ìý​

  1. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) if applicable.ÌýÌý

#4

Find a Supervisor

*Only ifÌýyou areÌýapplying for research-based programs*​

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Start looking into research opportunities which are of interestÌýto you and potential supervisors.​

​Remember, youÌýdon'tÌýneed a supervisor to apply, but you doÌýneed one to be accepted.

#5

Apply

Now,Ìýit’sÌýtime to apply! Follow the instructions to apply online through the portal toÌýsubmit all necessary documents and information before the intake deadline. IncompleteÌýapplicationsÌýwill notÌýbe accepted.

Engineering Application Deadlines

  • Intake September/ Fall – Apply by Feb 1st Ìýof the same year.
  • Intake January/ Winter – Apply by June 1st of the previous year.
  • Intake May/ Spring – Apply by Oct 1st Ìýof the previous year.


Conrad School Application Deadlines

MBET: Intake September/Fall- Apply by June 1st Ìýof the same year.
PhD: Intake September/Fall- Apply by Feb 1st Ìýof the same year.
Gdip:

  • Intake September/Fall – Apply by June 1st of the same year.
  • Intake January/Winter- Apply by Oct 1st of the previous year.
  • Intake May/Spring – Apply by Feb 1st of the same year.

Note:ÌýConradÌýhas alternative application deadlines, as well as theÌýOnline MMSc MoT program.

Plan and explore your future student life at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ!

The region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and housing

​Kitchener/À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is among the top 20Ìýstartup ecosystems in the world. We are homeÌýto some of Canada's largest tech companies,Ìýglobal think tanks, and innovation hubs.Ìý

Graduate Student Services

TheÌýUniversityÌýof À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ supports you with a largeÌýgroup of services designed to help you toÌýsucceed.

Engineering À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

One thing is certain:Ìýwe have serious fun here.ÌýThe studentÌýexperience at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering goes far beyond work,Ìýlectures, and studying. We have an excitingÌýand energeticÌýcommunity of students who love to work hard and playÌýeven harder.

International Student Services

Moving to a new country and settling in can be quite an adventure. The Student Success Office is here to support you with the specialized resources you need!

FindÌýout how toÌýapply for your study permitÌý, and more resources in theÌýgraduate engineering international studentsÌýpage. ÌýOnce you are a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student you canÌýbook consultationsÌýwith authorized IRCC Immigration Consultants at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

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