At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability is offered as a doctorate in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability at the University of Waterloo is a research-focused doctoral program in the Faculty of Environment. It trains interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholars to study sustainability challenges across three research fields: resource analysis and stewardship, socio-ecosystem function and renewal, and sustainability policy and governance. Students work within a research community made up of faculty across environment, geography, and related disciplines, developing original research addressing environmental and social sustainability issues. The program culminates in a doctoral dissertation based on independent research. It runs full-time over four years (48 months) and admits students for the Fall term, with courses and research conducted on the University of Waterloo campus. Graduates are prepared for research and policy careers in academia, government, and other organizations focused on sustainability.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree with distinction, typically an overall average of at least 80%. Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, three references (minimum two academic), and responses to program-specific questions. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or an IELTS score of 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).
