1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Ph.D. Economics program at University of British Columbia owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, extensive opportunity for student-faculty interaction, and a diverse offering of specializations for thesis work. 

The English Graduate Program at University of British Columbia, one of the most vibrant and wide-ranging in Canada, has been awarding the M.A. degree since 1919. 

The program at University of British Columbia can accommodate interests in Ethnomusicology’s wide range of geographic areas and intellectual issues. We strongly encourage performance, close interaction with related disciplines (anthropology, area studies, sociology, linguistics, etc.), as well as border crossing within music (composition, theory, and historical musicology).

Your Statistics PhD degree at University of Victoria will represent a significant achievement in statistics. You’ll receive mentorship from our faculty as you undertake coursework and prepare for candidacy exams, advance the field of statistics and finish your PhD with an original, publishable dissertation.

The Physical Activity Sciences program at University of Montreal provides students with opportunities to study in a wide variety of fields in physical activity and exercise sciences.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University is committed to exploring new and ground-breaking areas of research. It offers this PhD degree in Physics and Astronomy.

This Health and Society program at McMaster University focuses on the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political, and environmental aspects of health.

The Ph.D. degree in Engineering Physics offered at McMaster University is thesis-based, where students are required to take courses, complete comprehensive exams and write & defend a thesis.

Classics is the study of the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, especially Greece and Rome, and as such it embraces a number of disciplines, including history, archaeology, philosophy, and literature; primary sources in Latin and Ancient Greek are used throughout. This PhD is offered at McMaster University.

The PhD in Chemistry at Concordia University Montréal allows you to build on your work as an independent researcher in an environment that combines chemistry, biochemistry, and physics. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Planning, Policy, and Design offered by the School of Urban Planning in the Faculty of Engineering at the McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and hands-on learning opportunities. 

The Department of Sociology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.

Faculty use a range of research methods including quantitative and modeling techniques as well as qualitative research techniques. We offer a degree in Geography at the University of Saskatchewan. 

The PhD in Population Studies in Health at the University of Lethbridge is interdisciplinary in nature and delivered jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge.

French Language and Literature students at the University of Toronto receive rigorous research training in either literature or linguistics, culminating in original research for their doctoral thesis.

The objective of the PhD in Computer Science (PhD.CS) at University of Guelph is to produce outstanding computer scientists who are capable of conducting high-quality research with a deep understanding of their research domain. 

The PhD in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, Clinical and Counselling Psychology Field (CCP) at the University of Toronto provides training in the theory, research, and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

The Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Precision Oral and Systemic Health from University of Saskatchewan provide students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to become highly qualified individuals who are capable of designing and conducting research related to oral health and exploring the "body to mouth" connection.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership at University of Saskatchewan is intended for professionals seeking to solve problems of practice within their profession. 

The Management PhD programme offered at Toronto Metropolitan University is designed to develop graduates who are skilled in research that includes a theoretical and practical understanding of the challenges that organizations experience, and who are able to disseminate that research in appropriate venues.