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PhD of Building Engineering
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctoral research in building engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Building Engineering. Apply skills related to Study areas span building science
- energy modelling
- sustainability. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Building scientists
- Energy modellers
- Sustainability consultants
- Heritage restoration and retrofit experts
- Computational modelling specialists
- Fire safety engineers
- University professors
- Government researchers
Curriculum
- Thesis-based doctorate in building engineering with access to Ottawa industry and government research laboratories. Study areas span building science
- energy modelling
- sustainability
- retrofit and heritage restoration
- advanced computational modelling and fire safety.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with B+ or better in courses including the thesis and no grade below B- (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Programme-specific requirements apply
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in courses (including thesis)
- No grade below B-.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- Academic CV
How to apply
- Review the Building Engineering admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,127 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Building Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,127 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).

