1.3k PhD programmes in selected countries

The Deptment of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics at University of British Columbia has a long-standing reputation of excellence in the field of drug research that goes back to 1951. 

The English programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in literary scholarship, rhetoric, digital media, and discourse analysis.

The Computer Science - Quantum Information programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in quantum computing, information processing, and computational research.

As a Computer Science PhD candidate at University of Victoria, you’ll study advanced topics across the fields of systems, theory and applications.

The Biology - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in biological systems, aquatic challenges, and interdisciplinary water research.

The Department of Political Science at University of British Columbia offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs that are structured around five substantive fields: Canadian politics, international relations, comparative politics, political theory, and U.S. Politics.

The innovative research conducted by University of British Columbia Food Science faculty members and students has led to national and international recognition in the form of awards and collaborations with research centres and universities both in Canada and around the world. 

The Genome Science and Technology graduate program from University of British Columbia is a trans-disciplinary program that combines genomic research with leading-edge technology development in genome sciences for students pursing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. 

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) at University of Victoria is the culmination of your deep, active knowledge of nursing.

The Graduate Program in Digital Media at York University offers courses and opportunities for advanced training and research leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy.

Earth and Space Science is a multidisciplinary research program at York University associated with the Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science (CRESS).

The Physics - Quantum Information programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in quantum phenomena, information processing, and next-generation physical technologies.

Our PhD Social Work program at York University provides students with advanced scholarship related to the development and practice of critical knowledge, theory, skills and approaches to social work. 

The PhD program in Musicology at University of Victoria is small and selective, offering advanced students the opportunity for intensive directed research in the areas of expertise of its faculty.

Our PhD program in Public Administration at University of Victoria prepares you for research and leadership roles in government, universities and other institutions.

The Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies at York University offers advanced training leading to MA and PhD degrees.

The doctoral program in School and Applied Child Psychology at University of British Columbia is designed to prepare psychologists who can serve as practitioners and supervisors in the field, trainers of school psychologists, researchers, and leaders in school psychology.

Classicists study the languages, literature, material culture, and history of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at University of British Columbia offers a PhD Classics with the option of three streams: Classics (language-based program), Ancient History, or Classical Archaeology.

The Ph.D. program at University of British Columbia offers students the opportunity to pursue Cinema and Media Studies through coursework, comprehensive exams, a viva, and a dissertation project.

The Oceans and Fisheries Program at University of British Columbia is full-time, consisting of courses and research, designed to train marine and freshwater scientists in basic and applied research that will help foster healthy marine and freshwater ecosystems and sustainable resource use.