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72 PhD programmes offered by the university
Political Science
The Political Science programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in governance, political institutions, and public affairs analysis.
Chemical Engineering
The Chemical Engineering programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in large-scale process innovation, materials transformation, and energy systems engineering.
Computer Science
The Computer Science programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in computational theory, intelligent technologies, and software systems research.
History
The History programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in historical research, critical interpretation, and the study of past societies and global developments.
Applied Mathematics - Aeronautics
The Applied Mathematics - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in mathematical modelling, quantitative innovation, and aviation-related problem solving.
Biology
The Biology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in living systems, biological discovery, and life science research.
Philosophy - Applied Philosophy
The Philosophy - Applied Philosophy programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in ethical reasoning, critical analysis, and the application of philosophical inquiry to contemporary issues.
Systems Design Engineering - Aeronautics
The Systems Design Engineering - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in engineering systems innovation, aerospace challenges, and multidisciplinary design research.
Global Governance
The Global Governance programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in international policymaking, transnational institutions, and global problem-solving.
Economics - Applied Economics
The Economics - Applied Economics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in economic analysis, econometrics, and public policy research through rigorous doctoral-level study and original research.
Planning
The Planning programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in community development, land-use strategy, and spatial policy research.
Recreation and Leisure Studies - Aging, Health and Well-Being
The Recreation and Leisure Studies - Aging, Health and Well-Being programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in aging, health promotion, leisure, and well-being across diverse populations and care settings.
Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aeronautics
The Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in human performance, health sciences, and aeronautics to address challenges in aviation, aerospace, and space environments.
Chemical Engineering - Nanotechnology
The Chemical Engineering - Nanotechnology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in chemical processes, nanomaterials, and emerging technologies for energy, biotechnology, and environmental applications.
Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aging, Health and Well-Being
The Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Aging, Health and Well-Being programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in healthy aging, older-adult care, and lifespan wellness research.
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
The Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in mechanical systems, automation technologies, and engineering innovation.
French Studies
The French Studies programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in Francophone culture, literary scholarship, and digital textual heritage.
Psychology
The Psychology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, mental processes, and psychological research.
Pure Mathematics
The Pure Mathematics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in abstract mathematical structures, logical reasoning, and theoretical discovery.
Statistics
The Statistics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in statistical theory, probability, computational methods, and quantitative research for academic, industrial, and scientific applications.