Graduate Student Research
Graduate research in the Faculty of Engineering transforms curiosity into impact. Master’s and doctoral students work with renowned faculty and industry to solve complex engineering problems. With access to world-class facilities and interdisciplinary networks, students learn to think critically, design creatively and lead collaboratively.
Ready to take your research to the next level? Graduate applications for Master’s and PhD programs are coordinated through each department. Explore program details and admission requirements by visiting the department’s graduate studies page.
Research Areas
Biomedical
Advancing health technologies through research in medical devices, imaging, biomaterials and intelligent systems to improve diagnosis, treatments and patient care.
Chemical + Materials
Integrating catalysis, AI, nanotechnology and biochemical engineering to advance sustainable processes and next-generation materials.
Civil + Environmental
Advancing resilient infrastructure and sustainable systems that safeguard water, land and communities in an era of global change.
Electrical + Computer
Advancing intelligent systems, communications, and electronics that power innovation in automation, renewable energy, sensing and digital connectivity.
Mechanical
Engineering next-generation technologies in robotics, fluid dynamics and energy systems to improve efficiency, sustainability and quality of life.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) momentum Fellowship
The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship is the flagship award supporting Indigenous and Black PhD candidates in engineering at the University of Alberta. Recipients receive $25,000 annually for four years and are paired with a dedicated IBET mentor who provides guidance and community throughout their doctoral journey.
This fellowship reflects the University’s commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in academia and across STEM fields. Through a national partnership among six leading Canadian universities, the IBET Momentum Fellowship helps create pathways for Indigenous and Black researchers to thrive as innovators, educators, and leaders in engineering.
Learn more about the IBET projectFaculty of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (FEGRS)
The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship is the flagship award supporting Indigenous and Black PhD candidates in engineering at the University of Alberta. Recipients receive $25,000 annually for four years and are paired with a dedicated IBET mentor who provides guidance and community throughout their doctoral journey.
This fellowship reflects the University’s commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in academia and across STEM fields. Through a national partnership among six leading Canadian universities, the IBET Momentum Fellowship helps create pathways for Indigenous and Black researchers to thrive as innovators, educators, and leaders in engineering.
Learn more about FEGRSGraduate Studies Viewbook
Discover detailed information on our research and facilities, and meet real students and researchers who bring our programs to life.
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