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Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a doctorate in Psychology programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Psychology
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester
International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Psychology requires a minimum of two area courses, three comprehensive examinations (PSYC 991-993), a thesis proposal and a doctoral thesis (PSYC 899). Required courses and comprehensive examinations must be completed within two years of entering the program, with the remaining years devoted to dissertation research under a supervisory committee.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: The department's Admissions page states requirements shared by its graduate programs: an undergraduate major or honours degree in psychology, research experience is highly recommended, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is needed for consideration though applicants below 3.5 are described as unlikely to be accepted (successful Clinical applicants average around 3.9 on the 4.33 scale). International applicants need Duolingo 135 with no subscore below 115, IELTS Academic 7.5 with no section below 7.0, TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge English 190, PTE Academic 75, or CAEL 80, valid no more than two years. The GRE is explicitly not required and should not be submitted. Three academic references are required, and the program admits once a year for a fall (September) start.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Doctorate in the field of Psychology on completion of this programme.

How much does Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

Can Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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