development of innovative solutions with real-world impact.
Key Facts
A collaborative water component complements doctoral studies through interdisciplinary learning that examines both conceptual and practical aspects of water-related issues. Participants engage in lectures, field-based activities, group projects, and individual seminars while pursuing specialized research interests. Research opportunities span established and emerging areas including polymers, reaction processes, process systems, biochemical applications, biomedical technologies, interfacial phenomena, porous media, fuel cells, nanotechnology, microbial engineering, biomanufacturing, and environmental applications. Graduates are equipped for research, innovation, and leadership roles across academic, industrial, and public-sector settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Green Reaction Engineering
- Interfacial Phenomena
- Colloids
- Porous Media
- Nanotechnology
- Polymers
- Reaction Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- At the time of admission, each student must have an approved PhD supervisor who has agreed in writing to supervise their academic program or co-supervisors, at least one of whom is an approved PhD supervisor.
- Applicants must demonstrate excellence of background preparation and academic achievement in prior degrees and, usually, possess a relevant, thesis-based Master's degree. In the Faculty of Engineering, a minimum 80% standing in an applicant's appropriate Master's program is the usual requirement.
- Transfer to the PhD program without completion of the MASc program: A student enrolled in a MASc program at the University of Waterloo may apply for transfer to the PhD program without completing a Master's degree
- Admission to the PhD program from a BASc program: In exceptional cases, applicants who have spent at least three years pursuing an appropriate Honours Bachelor's degree may be considered for admission to a PhD program
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 14,888 AUD / year (≈ 14,792 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 4,626 AUD / year (≈ 4,596 CAD / year)
Living costs
Waterloo
Canada
815-1,456 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Engineering - Water.
