Overview

The objective of the PhD in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Ottawa is to train leaders and professionals with the skills and capacities needed to be effective in developing, analyzing, and empirically evaluating public policies and institutions designed to address the multiple challenges associated with the transition to sustainability.

Features

Students will be trained in considering environmental problems from the perspective of various disciplines of inquiry (with an emphasis on science, law, economics and policy) all of which are critical to the development, implementation and evaluation of solutions to environmental problems.

The program aims to develop a strong comprehension of the complexity of environmental sustainability problems, a critical awareness of the broad range of contributing factors, and the methodological and communication skills required to develop and communicate candidate solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Environmental Sustainability
Economics of Environmental Law and Policy
Applied Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Policy
Professional Skills for Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Environmental Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 23 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Hold a Master’s degree with thesis or research paper in a relevant discipline. Examples of relevant disciplines include environmental studies broadly construed, geography, economics, environmental science, political science, international development, environmental engineering, and law;
Have obtained a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated according to university guidelines;
Provide two confidential letters of recommendation;
Provide a CV and a statement of interest outlining career goals;
Identify at least one professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor; and
Provide an outline of the proposed research project.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11650 CAD / year

≈ 11650 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4244 CAD / year

≈ 4244 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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