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18 PhD programmes in Philosophy in Canada

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Philosophy

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy programme is part of one of the most active and supportive philosophy departments in Canada and will prepare you for any career, because philosophy is the ultimate transferable skill. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$3,485/yr
York University4,0(150)
Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Graduate Program in Philosophy at York University offers rigorous training for MA students in preparation for admission to PhD programs, and supports PhD students in developing a professional research profile.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,796/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland3,9(67)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Memorial University of Newfoundland's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,296/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(215)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The PhD in Philosophy at University of British Columbia provides students with intense philosophical training, and can help them transition to careers in philosophical research and teaching.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,244/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,637/yr
McMaster University4,4(66)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Philosophy is used to clarify and interpret important concepts such as truth, God, mortality, beauty, knowledge and reality. These concepts play an important role in our self-understanding and our interpretation of the world. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,082/yr
University of Victoria4,2(30)
Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

In our Philosophy PhD program at University of Victoria, you will explore and research advanced philosophy topics. You’ll receive mentorship from a supervisor who’s an expert in your field of study and work to generate a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,106/yr
University of Toronto4,1(303)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is the top-ranked philosophy program in Canada, and one of the leading philosophy departments in the world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,552/yr
University of Alberta4,2(136)
Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Department at the University of Alberta offers programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,710/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(92)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Conduct rigorous independent research and explain complex ideas to a variety of audiences with the PhD in Philosophy program at the University of Waterloo.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,842/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Gender and Women's Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,637/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(92)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Applied Philosophy

We offer a phd degree in Philosophy - Applied Philosophy at the University of Waterloo. Philosophy as an academic discipline attempts to answer these questions with a combination of creativity and analytical rigor.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,842/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(89)
Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy faculty at the University of Ottawa has diverse interests, and a wide range of expertise in contemporary philosophy as well as the history of philosophy. Both the analytic and continental traditions are well-represented.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,539/yr
University of Toronto4,1(303)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) at the University of Toronto offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree. IHPST conducts research, offers advanced studies programs, and serves as a focus for University-wide interest in its field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,552/yr
Western University - Canada4,0(56)
London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The PhD in Philosophy at Western University - Canada in a four-year program. In their first year students take courses; in their second they take a comprehensive exam in their main research area and complete a course that will lead the writing and defend of a thesis prospectus; their third and fourth years are spent writing their dissertations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,930/yr
Queen's University4,2(40)
Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

This Philosophy PhD course from Queen's University provides students with opportunities to pursue intensive, high-level studies and research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,231/yr
University of Guelph4,3(59)
Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Critical Studies in Improvisation

The new interdisciplinary graduate program in the field of Critical Studies in Improvisation (IMPR) at University of Guelph offers MA and PhD Degrees incorporating foundations in critical inquiry, built on years of award-winning, arts-based research and training by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,370/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Teaching Philosophy

The Philosophy - Teaching Philosophy option at McGill University: focuses on the theoretical and practical skills necessary to become an effective teacher of philosophy, including pedagogical issues.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,637/yr

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