Graduate research fields

• Biomedical Engineering
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Machine Learning and Intelligence
• Mechatronic and Physical Systems
• Modelling, Simulation and Systems Theory
• Optimization and Decision Making
• Societal and Environmental Systems
• Vision, Image and Signal Processing

Program information

Admit term(s)

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring

Delivery mode

• On-campus

Length of program

The minimum period of registration for a PhD degree is four terms. Degree requirements must be satisfied within four calendar years following the date of admission into the PhD program, unless extensions are approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Engineering. Requests for extension must be supported by a written departmental recommendation along with a realistic timetable for the completion of the degree, and evidence of adequate progress in research. Extensions are not granted automatically and will be refused in the case of inadequate progress. University of Waterloo regulations stipulate that approval of an extension past three extended terms is at the discretion of the Associate Provost, Graduate Studies.

Program type

• Doctoral
• Research

Registration option(s)

• Full-time
• Part-time

Registration option(s) information

A minimum of two terms of full-time residence is expected from students who wish to proceed on a part-time basis. Full-time residency means that a candidate is present on campus for at least three days a week, or a sufficient period of time per week to satisfy the supervisor. The most appropriate time for this residence period will be established in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies. Part-time students should be advised that the Faculty of Engineering expects at least 20 hours per week to be devoted to advanced study and research.

Study option(s)

• Thesis