87 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto offers a Doctor of Philosophy program in the study of religion and facilitates research and publication on religion.

The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto provides advanced training leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Classics in a wide range of areas: Greek and Latin Literature, Ancient (Greek and Roman) Philosophy, and Greek and Roman History.

The graduate program in Astronomy and Astrophysics is offered by the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.

The Higher Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

The ultimate goal of the graduate programs in Economics at the University of Toronto is to further the student’s capacity for economic analysis through rigorous instruction in theory, econometrics, and a wide variety of fields.

The PhD in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto is a research-oriented program of study designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the field and strong research skills.

The Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in two fields: Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.

The Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) degree at the University of Toronto is designed to prepare scientists and scholars with the analytical and research skills required to expand knowledge of clinical, theoretical, and health systems issues.

The Planning Program is an internationally recognized, dynamic unit within the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto.

The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto provides interdepartmental programs in the medieval period, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto offers research training in a broad range of genetic systems from bacteria and viruses to humans.

Statistical Sciences involves the study of random phenomena and encompasses a broad range of scientific, industrial, and social processes. This Statistics program is offered at the University of Toronto.

The Doctoral Program in Women and Gender Studies (DWGS) at the University of Toronto offers a particular focus on feminist colonial, post-colonial, diasporic and transnational studies.

The Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto is an interdisciplinary department with a strong history of excellence and discovery in cancer research, treatment, and beyond.

The Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. Qualified students are accepted for advanced studies in one of the following fields: Building Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geomechanics, Structural Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

The PhD program in Linguistics at the University of Toronto offers comprehensive and rigorous training in an environment that encourages collaboration across the fields of Theoretical Linguistics, Language Variation and Change, and Psycholinguistics.

The PhD degree at the University of Toronto is an advanced research degree in Physiology. Upon its completion, graduates are expected to function as independent research scientists. 

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) at the University of Toronto is one of the most distinguished and research-intensive social work graduate programs in North America. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science at the University of Toronto is available in a wide range of basic sciences, clinical sciences, and population health research.

The Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto will prepare PhD candidates for a career in scientific research (i.e. graduates will feed the demand for rehabilitation scientists and academic faculty in Canada and the Global Market).