Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- - 5 years or longer
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Aug 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Oct 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- TOEFL® IBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Halifax, Canada
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Overview
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering programme offers robust research training, personalized workspaces, ample resources, and guaranteed funding for doctoral candidates.
Possible careers include:
- Industrial engineer
- Supply chain manager
- Operations research analyst
- Quality assurance engineer
Programme options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Seminar
- Comprehensive Examination
- Doctoral Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Halifax, Canada
1,246-1,973 AUD / month
Funding
Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

