1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography - Environment offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Nutrition offered by the School of Human Nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and innovative learning opportunities. 

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies - Gender and Women's Studies at McGill University provides an integrative perspective on education by drawing on a range of related disciplines and research orientations. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology - Neotropical Environment offered by the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and specialized learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities. 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering - Nanotechnology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in electronic systems, nanoscale technologies, and engineering innovation.

The Physics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in fundamental phenomena, experimental investigation, and theoretical modelling.

A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.

The Sociology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in social structures, institutional dynamics, and contemporary societal challenges.

The Sociology - Co-op programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in social structures, institutional dynamics, and workplace-integrated scholarship.

The Systems Design Engineering - Nanotechnology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in engineering systems integration, nanoscale innovation, and emerging technology development.

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is a top tier academic unit among statistical and actuarial science globally. We offer a phd degree in Statistics - Biostatistics at the University of Waterloo.

In our PhD Mechanical Engineering program at University of Victoria, you’ll advance the field of mechanical engineering. Your independent, original research will combine with coursework to enrich your studies, and your dissertation will showcase your work.

The Combinatorics and Optimization - Quantum Information programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in mathematical problem-solving, optimization techniques, and quantum information science.

The PhD in Theatre Studies at University of Victoria offers training and mentorship from leading theatre scholars and professionals to support the development of a research project that marks an original contribution to the field of theatre studies.

In our PhD English program at University of Victoria, you’ll pursue the most advanced, research-intensive degree our department offers.

Social gerontology is an interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, and political aspects of aging. The Social Gerontology program at McMaster University allows students to take a critical social science perspective and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging.

The PhD in Religious Studies at University of British Columbia provides training in early Judaism, Christian origins, and religions of the Late Antique Mediterranean.

The PhD Finance Program in Business Administration at University of British Columbia welcomes applications from individuals planning research-oriented academic careers.