PhD

Materials Science (PhD)

Learn more about studying Materials Science (PhD) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    45,000CAD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Laurentian University says about their program:

Study the physics and chemistry of matter, the real-world applications in engineering, and how materials are used in industrial manufacturing processes. Gain a deeper understanding of the following approved fields of study: structure and properties, emerging materials and methods, interfaces and coatings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Grade requirement

    B average or better

Postgraduate academic requirements

To be considered for admission, students require an appropriate bachelor's degree at the Honours level, or its Canadian equivalent.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL (iBT)

    88 overall

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5 overall. No band lower than 6.0

  • CAE

    C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more

  • CAEL

    70 overall. No part below 60

  • PTE Academic

    60 overall

  • Duolingo English Test

    120 overall. No band lower than 110

  • Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT)

    7 score. No band below 6

English proficiency waivers

  • You have been educated in Canada and your first language is English, or you are a bilingual Francophone Canadian.
  • Your 3 most recent years of full-time education were taught in a setting where English is the language of instruction for 100% of the time (excluding language courses) either in Canada or in another country.
  • Enrollment in Cambrian College’s English Academic Preparation (EAP) program.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
  • Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
  • Proof of language skill
  • A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
  • A copy of a valid passport (both sides)

Postgraduate

  • Academic transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
  • Degree certificate. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
  • Proof of language skill
  • A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
  • A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
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Required grades

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Scholarships at Laurentian University

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    Official page

    Laurentian University International Undergraduate Scholarships recognize high-achieving international students entering a first undergraduate degree. Students must pay international fees and meet the published admission-average and course-load requirements.

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship Policy

    Official page

    This policy explains Laurentian’s renewable undergraduate scholarship rules for international-fee-paying students registered in a full course load in a first degree. It should be reviewed for continuation and eligibility conditions.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From CAD$37,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From CAD$45,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Laurentian University?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,933
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,658
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$245
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$104
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$72
Monthly public transport pass$100
Monthly grocery basket$277
Coffee shop drink$4
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$82

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Laurentian University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying

Canada student visa requirements