Programs

How To Apply

The following steps will assist you through the application process to graduate studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo.

(1) Choose from research and course-work programs:

  • Master of Applied Science (research, supervisor required)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (research, supervisor required)
  • Master of Engineering (course-work, no supervisor required, self-funded) 
  • Master of Engineering Co-op (course-work, no supervisor required, self-funded, minimum 4 month co-op required)

(2) Review admission requirements

  • Note: Exceptional MASc applicants may be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program from a bachelor’s program. Applicants interested in being considered for a direct-entry PhD should include a statement to that effect in their Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Applicants who will be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program will be contacted by a representative from the Department within two months of the application deadline.

(3) Apply online

(4) Upload your documents

(5) ​Monitor your status

Note: For research-based programs, you can apply without a supervisor.  A supervisor is required to be accepted into our research based program.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for part-time and full-time studies. Part-time arrangements are negotiated between a student and their prospective supervisor.

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Important Information

You may apply to MASc and PhD programs without a supervisor. A supervisor is necessary only for acceptance into the program. To contact a faculty member regarding supervision, use our official contact form.