Overview

Located in Canada's capital city, the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa has strong linkages to federal government departments, research institutes, policy think tanks, and a wide array of non-governmental organizations.

Features

Our students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds and are conducting advanced research on a variety of topics in the field of international development. This unique program features:

A curriculum designed to meet the needs of both young scholars continuing their academic training and career professionals motivated to deepen their expertise
A large faculty drawn from several academic disciplines, with exciting research agendas and extensive experience in international development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Seminar in International Development
International Development Theory, Policy and Practice
Economic Growth, Private Sector and Social Inclusion
Livelihoods, Resources and Sustainability
Conflict, Transitions and Peace
Social Movements, Equity and Human Rights

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

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

International Development View 6 other PhDs in International Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

Hold a master’s degree or equivalent in International Development Studies or in a related discipline. Examples of related disciplines include Economics, Education, Geography, Law, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology.
Have achieved a minimum average of 80% (A-) calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11650 CAD / year

≈ 11650 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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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Scholarships Information

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