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.

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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.

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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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447 programs found

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Theology

McMaster Divinity College

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 20,367 / year

International tuition: CAD 20,367 / year

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Doctor of Practical Theology

McMaster Divinity College

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: CAD 10,012 / year

International tuition: CAD 10,012 / year

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Doctor of Ministry

Taylor College and Seminary

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

taylor-edu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: USD 3,600 / year

International tuition: USD 3,600 / 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?

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Theology

Doctor of Practical Theology

Doctor of Ministry

Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy with a Specialization in Social Justice and International Studies in Education Educational Policy Studies

Doctor of Music

Doctor of Philosophy Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science

Doctor of Philosophy Anthropology

Doctor of Philosophy Biological Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy Economics

Doctor of Philosophy Human Ecology

Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology History Classics and Religion

Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Languages History Classics and Religion

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in English English and Film Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in History History Classics and Religion

Doctor of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies Native Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Dentistry

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Medical Genetics

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Oral Biology

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Orthodontics

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences Paediatrics

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