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University of Windsor: Degrees, Scholarships & Faculty Guide

The University of Windsor (UWindsor) is a comprehensive public research university situated at the busiest international border crossing in North America. Renowned as Canada's automotive research hub, UWindsor is celebrated for the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI), advanced manufacturing, electrified transportation drives, and cross-border environmental science.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
A four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (B equivalent) in undergraduate coursework.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Master's degree with a minimum 77% average; approved research statement and confirmation of supervision from a graduate faculty member.
Language proficiency
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 83 (minimum 20 in writing).
Research statement / Proposal
A 3-5 page research proposal outlining research questions, literature review, proposed methodology, and laboratory facility requirements.
Application fee
CAD $125 non-refundable application fee.
Required documentation
Official academic transcripts, degree awards, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and proof of English proficiency.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

International graduate tuition at UWindsor averages CAD $16,000 to $22,000 per year. Admitted research-stream doctoral students receive guaranteed minimum funding packages of CAD $23,000 to $28,000 per year through University of Windsor Doctoral Fellowships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs), and supervisor research grants.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at University of Windsor:

Dr. Ming Zheng

Professor & Canada Research Chair in Clean Combustion Engine Technology · Clean Combustion, Alternative Fuels, Optical Diagnostics, Internal Combustion Engines

Dr. Dan Wu

Professor of Computer Science & Graduate Program Chair · Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, Bayesian Networks, Data Mining

Dr. Narayan C. Kar

Professor & Canada Research Chair in Electrified Transportation Systems · Electric Drives, Permanent Magnet Machines, EV Powertrains, Smart Charging

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Windsor documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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