PhD / Doctorate programs in Canada

Doctoral research degrees (3–5 years). Compare universities in Canada offering PhD / Doctorate programs.

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McGill University

Montreal, Quebec · Public University

★ 83 QS World #29 Star rating 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 30,000 – CAD 65,000/yr
Founded: 1821

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario · Public University

★ 82 QS World #25 Star rating 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 45,000 – CAD 70,000/yr
Founded: 1827

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia · Public University

★ 80 QS World #38 Star rating 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 42,000 – CAD 63,000/yr
Founded: 1908

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario · Public University

★ 72 QS World #112 Star rating 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 45,000 – CAD 68,000/yr
Founded: 1957

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia · Public University

★ 72 QS World #298 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 28,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
Founded: 1818

Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec · Public University

★ 69 QS World #141 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 26,000 – CAD 50,000/yr
Founded: 1878

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta · Public University

★ 69 QS World #96 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 30,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
Founded: 1908

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario · Public University

★ 66 QS World #209 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 45,000 – CAD 60,000/yr
Founded: 1841

Western University

London, Ontario · Public University

★ 65 QS World #114 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 38,000 – CAD 60,000/yr
Founded: 1878

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta · Public University

★ 65 QS World #182 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 30,000 – CAD 48,000/yr
Founded: 1966

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario · Public University

★ 64 QS World #176 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 40,000 – CAD 62,000/yr
Founded: 1887

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario · Public University

★ 64 QS World #189 Star rating 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): CAD 34,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
Founded: 1848

Popular PhD / Doctorate subjects

Agriculture & Environment Arts, Design & Architecture Built Environment Business & Management Computer Science & IT Data Analytics Economics & Public Policy Education Engineering Hospitality & Tourism Languages & Linguistics Law Life Sciences Maritime & Aviation Media & Communication Medicine & Health Sciences

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