OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive & Electric Drives)
Doctoral research conducted within the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation, investigating electrified powertrain control, high-efficiency battery packs, and autonomous vehicle sensors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering with 78%+ average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each section) or TOEFL iBT 83
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience with electric motor design, battery thermal modeling, or powertrain dyno testing
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000/year guaranteed graduate assistantship + clean energy research stipend
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $16,800/year (partially offset by doctoral tuition bursaries)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Windsor documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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