Overview

his is a joint initiative of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa which offers students the unique opportunity to take courses at both universities while benefiting from the expertise of a larger pool of professors.

Features

The Centre houses modern instrumental facilities, and research activity includes most areas of the Earth Sciences.

Graduate students are enrolled in the university where their faculty supervisor holds an appointment. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Environmental Geoscience

Geochemistry/Petrology

Geomatics/Geomathematics

Mineral Resources Studies

Sedimentary Systems

Tectonics/Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 17 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the Ph.D. program, applicants must ordinarily hold a master's degree, or the equivalent, from a recognized university, normally with an average of B+ or better in courses (including thesis where applicable) and normally with no grade below B-.

Official transcripts of the applicant's entire university record must be sent to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs . All foreign documents, e.g., transcripts, must be translated into English and be notarized.

All applications must be supported by a minimum of two confidential letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

15465 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15465 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

6601 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6601 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Earth Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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