1.3k PhD programmes in selected countries

The Accounting programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in financial reporting, managerial decision processes, and scholarly investigation.

The Applied Mathematics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in mathematical modelling, computational analysis, and quantitative problem solving.

The PhD program in Business Administration at the McMaster University offers students the opportunity to study and conduct leading-edge research with some of the top researchers in their fields. 

The PhD in Accounting from University of Alberta prepares students for careers as future faculty at research universities. Broadly speaking, research questions in accounting address the economic and psychological effects of accounting information on financial markets, managerial settings, and contracting.

The Biological and Biomedical Engineering doctoral program at McGill University provides students with advanced training in the interdisciplinary application of methods, paradigms, technologies, and devices from engineering and the natural sciences to problems in biology, medicine, and the life sciences.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mining and Materials Engineering offered at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes focused and engaging learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology - Global Health offered by McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes stimulating and practical learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Art History offered by the Department of Art History & Communications in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and rigorous learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering offered by the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes enriching and forward-thinking learning opportunities. 

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

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Composition offered by the Schulich School of Music at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes dynamic and hands-on learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plant Science - Bioinformatics offered by the Department of Plant Science in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and challenging learning opportunities. 

The Doctorate in Business Administration programme at the Vlerick Business School gives you the opportunity to carry out research alongside your current role. You’ll live and learn the skills to dive deep into your chosen specialism, so you can take the leap into the academic world of research. 

The Business Administration, PhD from Saint Mary's University develops successful researchers for academia, the public sector and private industry.  

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Renewable Resources offered by the Department of Natural Resource Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and comprehensive learning opportunities.

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

Intensive, selective and challenging, our Law doctoral program at McGill University is ideal for scholars intent on deepening and broadening their critical understanding of the law, as well as their original engagement with it.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: McGill/UdeM/UQAM offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and rigorous learning opportunities. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Genetics offered by the Department of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes engaging and challenging learning opportunities. 

At Microbiology - Bioinformatics from McGill University thesis must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner.