McGDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringMcGill University · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Statement of purpose / research interests as required by the department.

CV or resume

Current CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two letters typical for McGill graduate applications; confirm on the department page.

Official transcript(s)

From all colleges or universities attended; English translation if needed. Unofficial copies for review; official copies typically after admission.

Academic: Master's degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0; Typical McGill doctoral floor; confirm department page.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Master's-level mechanical engineering or closely related research preparation.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.0 each component); ECE requires overall 7.0 or greater and no less than 6.0 in each component (stricter than CS).
TOEFL: 100 overall (20 each component); ECE department requirement. Code 0935.
GRE: Optional; Confirm department GRE policy; many McGill STEM programs treat GRE as optional.

Historical admission data is not published.