Overview

About the program

Our PhD program in History at the University of Ottawa has a simple structure that can be tailored to our students’ individual needs. In their first year, doctoral students engage in intensive reading fields that lead them to work closely with three professors as they prepare for the comprehensive examination.

At the beginning of the second year, a common seminar serves as a springboard to the student’s research project, professional life, and dissertation writing. A collaborative specialization in Canadian Studies can be added to this structure, or a co-tutelle with another institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Canadian History
History of Quebec
British North America
American History
History of Technology
History of Francophones in North America, Outside of Quebec
Immigrants and Ethnic Groups in North America
Medieval History
Comparative History
International Relations

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

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92

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

History View 22 other PhDs in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have an MA in history (or the equivalent) with a minimum average of 75 per cent (B+) before they can be considered for admission. The department may require a written or oral entrance examination.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11650 CAD / year

≈ 11650 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4244 CAD / year

≈ 4244 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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