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)
(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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