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.

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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339 programs found

Kinesiology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Sport and Exercise Science

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Law and Society: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Legal Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Leadership Applications & Practice: Doctor of Engineering (DEng)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Engineering & Technology

Duration: 36 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Management and Organization: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Mathematics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mathematics

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Nursing: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Physics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Political Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Psychology

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Public Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Administration

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Social Dimensions of Health: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Statistics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Applied and Computational Mathematics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Archaeology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Archaeology

Duration: 12 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Arts Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physiotherapy

Duration: 15 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Business Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Chemistry: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Communications: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Media Studies & Mass Media

Duration: 18 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Computing Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Software Engineering

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Program page

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Computing Science: Doctor of Philosophy Dual Degree (PhD) - SFU & Zhejiang University

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Software Engineering

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Earth Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Program page

Economics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

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Educational Leadership - Leading for Educational Change in the Yukon: Doctor of Education (EdD)

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,622 / semester

International tuition: CAD 5,622 / semester

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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?

Kinesiology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Law and Society: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Leadership Applications & Practice: Doctor of Engineering (DEng)

Management and Organization: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Mathematics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Nursing: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Physics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Political Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Public Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Social Dimensions of Health: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Statistics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Applied and Computational Mathematics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Archaeology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Arts Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Business Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Chemistry: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Communications: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Computing Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Computing Science: Doctor of Philosophy Dual Degree (PhD) - SFU & Zhejiang University

Earth Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Economics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Educational Leadership - Leading for Educational Change in the Yukon: Doctor of Education (EdD)

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