Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Mar 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (estimated deadline; 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 Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Mar 2027, International (estimated deadline; 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 Jul 2027, International (estimated deadline; 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)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 85
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Overview
The Industrial Engineering program from Concordia University Montréal combines theoretical and research frameworks, through which you will gain the knowledge and research experience necessary for the design and operation of innovative systems.
You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and established research centres in a department that promotes interdisciplinary research. Completion of a doctoral thesis in a field of your choice is required. With an international reputation and world-class programs, our department is at the forefront of research and graduate training in Canada.
Awards and funding
Competitive funding packages in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- 12 credits of coursework chosen from the list of Engineering Courses and Computer Science and Software Engineering Courses.
- Comprehensive Examination
- Doctoral Research Proposal
- PhD Seminar
- Doctoral Research and Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 85
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline.
- Holders of a bachelor’s degree will, in general, be considered for admission to a master’s program only. After completion of a minimum of one term of full-time study in the Master's degree, they may, upon application, be recommended by the Department and approved by the GCS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for admission to a PhD program.
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 22,548 AUD / year (≈ 22,370 CAD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 4,878 AUD / year (≈ 4,840 CAD / year)
Living costs
Montréal, Canada: 1,083-1,773 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities are available for this PhD programme in Industrial Engineering.