1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Department of Drama at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the degree of PhD in Performance Studies, Master of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre Design, Directing, Theatre Voice Pedagogy, and Theatre Practice, and Master of Arts in Drama degree.

The Higher Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

The Educational Studies program is offered jointly by three respected Nova Scotia universities: Acadia University (Wolfville, Nova Scotia); Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax, Nova Scotia); and, St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, Nova Scotia).

The University of New Brunswick Sociology Graduate Program offers full-time or part-time research-intensive degrees that equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced positions with private, public, and charitable employers. 

The EdD in Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto is a cohort based program designed for professionals working in education or related fields looking to enrich their practice and advance their careers. 

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Memorial University of Newfoundland offers thesis-based graduate programs leading to a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering, including the related fields of hydrodynamics, marine structures, underwater vehicles, and ocean environmental engineering.

The Counselling and Clinical Psychology graduate program at the University of Toronto is proud to offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree program based in the clinical science model of training.

The PhD degree program in Forest Sciences is among the graduate programs offered at Lakehead University.

The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. Qualified students are accepted for advanced studies in one of the following fields: Building Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geomechanics, Structural Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

This Biology program at University of Saskatchewan encourages collaboration with other colleges in our university such as the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Medicine, or the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

In a rapidly evolving social and environmental context, Anthropology brings new critical perspectives to the problems and challenges of the contemporary world by highlighting the links between local problems and global issues. This program is offered at the University of Ottawa.

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English program at the University of Manitoba will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application in English literature.

Our tri-campus and multi-institution graduate program in Psychologyc at the University of Toronto enjoys a world-wide reputation for excellence in research and graduate education. 

The Food Science PhD program at the University of Manitoba focuses on food processing and food safety, with particular emphasis on relationships with food quality and acceptability. Students will research a variety of areas including food microbiology, product development and processing and food safety and quality.

Interested in scholarship that cuts across conventional disciplinary boundaries? We offer a Social Practice and Transformational Change degree at the University of Guelph.

The Human Nutritional Sciences PhD program at the University of Manitoba integrates concepts in metabolism, food and community nutrition. Areas of study include metabolic and molecular nutrition, applied human nutrition and food quality and acceptability.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Alberta offers the MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) degrees (see Medical Sciences) either as part of a postgraduate training program for post-MD applicants or as an independent degree program for those proceeding from a BSc. 

The Department of Human Ecology at University of Alberta offers a PhD in Human Ecology, and master’s degrees in Textiles and Clothing, Material Culture, Family Ecology and Practice, and Aging.

The School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.

The Natural Resources and Environmental Management PhD program at the University of Manitoba is aimed at developing independent researchers in the areas of natural resources and the environment, through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach.