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| School | University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 7,244 | | |
| Degree | Doctorate | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline; demonstrate a good academic research performance; provide at least two confidential letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with the applicant’s work; provide a statement of purpose indicating their career goals and interests in the proposed research area; identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor; and be proficient (understand, speak and write) in English. Most of the courses in these programs are offered in English. | | |
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| Description | Established in 1983, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mechanical and Aerospatial Engineering (OCIMAE) combines the research strengths of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering and in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. Members of the Institute are involved in six main research fields: thermal and fluid engineering; solid mechanics and design; materials and manufacturing; controls and robotics; biomedical engineering; aeronautical and space engineering. Further information is posted on the departmental websites. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.