1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The College of Kinesiology Graduate Program at University of Saskatchewan offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in diverse areas including behavioural science, biomechanics, bone research, functional and exercise physiology, motor learning and control, and pedagogy.

University of Guelph's PhD Management program prepares you for tenure-track positions at top universities around the world.

The Doctoral Program in History at Western University - Canada trains select graduate students to be professional historians—world-class researchers, teachers, and scholars.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, learn new engineering and research skills, and increase your professional value, consider pursuing a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Windsor.

You can pursue a PhD in Biology at the Carleton University or also specialize in chemical or environmental toxicology. 

At the Royal Military College of Canada, we offer our graduate students a phd program in Physics and Space Science. 

This Fisheries Science program at Memorial University of Newfoundland is aimed at those who want to participate in the development of new fisheries science knowledge.

Brock University’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Doctoral Program provides students with a focused context in which to engage with topics integral to the contested notions of knowledge, values and creativity as reflected in the specific fields offered.

Experimental Medicine at the University of British Columbia is the study of the pathogenesis and treatment of disease. Modern experimental medicine represents a rapidly growing body of knowledge involving the determination of diseases processes and the development of appropriate therapies.

Osgoode is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious law schools with a reputation for academic excellence. This Law degree is offered at the York University. 

The Department of Political Science at McMaster University offers the PhD degree in the field of Political Science - International Relations. McMaster has one of the strongest International Relations PhD programs in Canada.

The Radiation Sciences program at McMaster University consists of a research thesis-based PhD in two streams, Medical Physics and Radiation Biology. Research is conducted with faculty using McMaster radiation facilities or at area hospitals

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

We offer a PhD degree in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Prospective graduate students should consult the Department about facilities available and the background required for the field in which they are interested.

York University's PhD in Human Resources Management is distinguished by its diverse methodological approach to research and emphasis on pedagogical training. It contributes to the growth of HRM as a unique discipline, while acknowledging its interdisciplinary foundations.

The Earth Sciences programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in geological systems, environmental change, and geoscientific analysis.

The Graduate Program in Hispanic Studies at University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum focusing on a contextualized knowledge of the languages, literatures, and cultures of Latin America, Spain, and other Spanish-speaking communities within the US and Canada.

The Law degree at University of Montreal is essentially an in-depth fundamental research program. The educational activities are aimed at developing students’ thesis projects, and, within the Faculty, students benefit from the skills of specialists from all major areas of law.   

The Library, Archival and Information Studies Ph.D. program at University of British Columbia is a four-year funded program that combines coursework with independent study and research. Students have access to faculty members and advisors and benefit from unique opportunities at a research-intensive university.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to McMaster University's tradition of strong, innovative teaching programs that link to strong, innovative research programs.