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PhD in Science & Technology Studies

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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Offered by York University in Toronto, Canada, PhD in Science & Technology Studies is a doctorate in General Engineering programme.

Also offered as: Master's Degree

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Degree: Doctorate
Field: General Engineering

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies (STS) at York University offers training leading to both MA and PhD degrees. Research within the program applies the methods and theories of the social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies to contemporary and historical examinations of scientific knowledge and its governance. The PhD stream is admitted for Fall entry as a full-time or part-time program. The application file requires a research statement of up to 500 words and a writing sample of approximately 3,000 words, together with three letters of recommendation. Admission also requires a strong graduate-level academic record, expressed by the program as a minimum B+ average, and, for applicants whose first language is not English, one of the program's accepted English-language proficiency test scores.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants require a minimum B+ average and are admitted for Fall entry as full-time or part-time students. English-language proficiency is required for applicants whose primary language is not English: TOEFL iBT 100 (or 5 on the new MyBest scale for tests taken from January 2026), IELTS Academic 7.5, Duolingo English Test 140, and PTE Academic 76. The application requires three letters of recommendation, a research statement (maximum 500 words), and a writing sample (approximately 3,000 words).

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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