37 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD Geography program at Simon Fraser University offers an opportunity to stengthen research and analytical skills, while contributing to a deeper or more nuanced understanding of a specific topic within the discipline. 

The Arts Education programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in creative pedagogy, research-creation, and culturally responsive artistic engagement.

Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate Anthropology studies. The institution is home to a variety of world-class research facilities, innovative programs, and world-renowned scholars.

The Educational Technology and Learning Design programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in digital learning ecosystems, instructional innovation, and technology-enabled knowledge development.

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. 

Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate Sociology studies.

Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University comprise a variety of disciplines in which pure and applied research is carried out to investigate the processes responsible for the formation and evolution of our planet. 

At the Simon Fraser University, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Gerontology. This program consists of three core courses, two electives, comprehensive examinations and a thesis.

The Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University offers graduate work leading to MA and PhD degrees.

The Department of English at Simon Fraser University has a selective PhD program. The first two years of the program are designed to provide a necessary grounding for students before they pursue their particular thesis project. 

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) doctor of philosophy (PhD) program at Simon Fraser University offers interdisciplinary study and research leading to a doctorate. 

Study with award-winning researchers and teachers in Simon Fraser University's Department of History.

The Educational Psychology programme offered by Simon Fraser University develops advanced expertise in lifespan learning, human development, and inclusive educational practice.

The Psychology Department at Simon Fraser University offers two graduate programs leading to MA and PhD degrees.

The PhD graduate program in the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University uses multidisciplinary approaches to investigate fundamental properties of human structure and function that relate to health, movement, and physiology.

At the Simon Fraser University, we offer our graduate students a programme degree in Biological Sciences.

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) at Simon Fraser University, offered through the Faculty of Applied Sciences, is a research-intensive program that has a primary emphasis on the PhD thesis.