Overview

About the program

The Ph.D. program in Political Science at the University of Ottawa rests on the following areas of specialization:

International Relations
Canadian and Quebec Politics
Political Thought & Study of Ideologies
Comparative Politics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations
Comparative Politics
Theories and Problems in Canadian and Quebec Politics
Theories and Problems in Political Thought
Power, Politics, and Society
Subjectivity and Intersubjectivity
Modern Political Thought
Ideology and Social Transformation
Governance and Globalization
International Political Economy
Space and Territoriality
Security and Conflict: Contemporary Issues
Citizenship and Identity
Constitution and Institutions
Political Parties and Movements
Public Policy

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

92

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Credits

21 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Political Science View 20 other PhDs in Political Science 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

To be admitted to the PhD program, candidates must hold a master’s degree in political science (or the equivalent) with a minimum average of 75% (B+) 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

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4244 CAD / year

≈ 4244 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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