Doctorate programs in Canada

Canada lists doctorate programs from institutions across the country. Review each programme's duration, fees and admission criteria, and filter by what matters most to your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Programs in Canada are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Canada. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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477 programs found

PhD in Medicine

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 3 years

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PhD in Medical Science

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Community Health Sciences

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Health

Duration: 4.5 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Nursing

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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Doctor of Education

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Delivery: Hybrid

Local tuition: CAD 4,728 / semester

International tuition: CAD 6,475 / semester

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PhD in Educational Research

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Counselling Psychology

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in School and Applied Child Psychology

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Educational Psychology

Duration: 4.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Anthropology

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Social & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Political Science

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Sociology

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Sociology

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Religious Studies

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Chemistry

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Computer Science

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Computer Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Biological Sciences

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ucalgary.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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PhD in Population Studies in Health

University of Lethbridge World rank #2,220

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

ulethbridge.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Health

Duration: 48 months

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 2,168 / semester

International tuition: CAD 5,483 / semester

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PhD in Education

University of Lethbridge World rank #2,220

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

ulethbridge.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 6,997 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,770 / year

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PhD in Civil Engineering

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Civil Engineering & Construction

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Biosystems Engineering

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Bio & Biomedical Engineering

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mechanical Engineering

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Electrical Engineering

Duration: 3.5 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Biomedical Engineering

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Bio & Biomedical Engineering

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Education

University of Manitoba World rank #440

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

umanitoba.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

International tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester

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PhD in Biomedical Engineering

University of Alberta World rank #110

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ualberta.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Bio & Biomedical Engineering

Delivery: On Campus

International tuition: CAD 10,519 / year

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Doctorate programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

PhD in Medicine

PhD in Medical Science

PhD in Community Health Sciences

PhD in Nursing

Doctor of Education

PhD in Educational Research

PhD in Counselling Psychology

PhD in School and Applied Child Psychology

PhD in Anthropology

PhD in Political Science

PhD in Sociology

PhD in Religious Studies

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Biological Sciences

PhD in Population Studies in Health

PhD in Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

PhD in Biosystems Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

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