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.

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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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Doctorate programs in Canada

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Educational Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Educational Technology and Learning Design: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Educational Theory & Practice - Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Educational Theory & Practice - Philosophy of Education Stream: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Engineering Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

English: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Environmental Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Geography: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Gerontology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Health Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

History: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Languages, Cultures and Literacies: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Langues, Cultures et Littératies: Doctor of Philosophy - offered in French (PhD)

Linguistics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Mathematics Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Mathematics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Physics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Political Science: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Resource and Environmental Management: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Sociology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Statistics: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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