1.2k PhD programmes in Canada

The Department of Plant Sciences at University of Saskatchewan presents a truly unique experience to students by offering research-based M.Sc.and Ph.D. programs in agronomy, crop science, horticultural science, plant ecology or rangeland studies in one department. 

A leader in its field, the International Affairs program at Carleton University has an international reputation for providing the interdisciplinary training necessary to understand international issues and policy in a complex global environment.

The PhD in Biosystems and Biodiversity is delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge. Students in this program are normally supervised by faculty members in our Biological Sciences and Geography departments.

This Interactive Arts and Technology program at Simon Fraser University offers a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in art, design, media and information technology with particular expertise in the computational and interactive aspects of art, design, new media learning, business, computer games, cognition, performing arts, social science and cultural studies. 

This Gender Studies PhD program from Queen's University sustains our program focus on critical race, gender, and sexuality studies while offering advanced training in applications of Gender Studies research within work for social change.

The Department of Geography and Planning ​at the University of Toronto offers facilities for research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is home to Canada’s premier management doctoral program, one of the top-ranked PhD programs in the world.

The PhD in Economics program at University of Guelph will prepare you to become an independent and skilled researcher, in preparation for a career in academia, public or private sector.

The Graduate Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto offers instruction leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in one of the broadest ranges of Slavic languages and literatures available in a North American university.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science degree is a joint program offered by the School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carleton University and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa under the auspices of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Computer Science (OCICS) and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering.

This Chemical Engineering research-based program at University of Saskatchewan will allow you to conduct original research with access to state-of-the-art facilities, research centres, and labs.

Use creativity and technological tools to design sustainable processes for resource management at Canada's Mining University.  We offer this Engineering Science degree at the Laurentian University.

Enhance and promote the quality and quantity of research focused on Rural and Northern Health at the Laurentian University.

The goals of this graduate program at Western University - Canada are to train students in Physiology and Pharmacology. 

Through the Medicine program from Queen's University, we aspire to be leaders in training future physicians who foster outstanding interprofessional care and challenge the norms of care delivery to effectively serve our region.

The Philosophy faculty at the University of Ottawa has diverse interests, and a wide range of expertise in contemporary philosophy as well as the history of philosophy. Both the analytic and continental traditions are well-represented.

The PhD program in Public Administration at the University of Ottawa aims to prepare students for academic and research careers.

The University of Manitoba PhD in Social Work focuses on developing skills for research and teaching in the field of social work. Our goal is to advance the fields of social work practice and social policy, striving to promote respect for human rights and dignity, individual worth and wellbeing, diversity, social inclusion and the principles of social justice.

The Applied Health Sciences PhD program at Brock University is centered in the development of knowledge through the systematic evaluation of evidence related to the health and well-being of individuals and groups.

This Civil and Environmental Engineering program is offered at Western University - Canada to applicants who hold a Master's Degree in a related field.