Overview

About the program

The various components of the doctoral program in Public Administration at the University of Ottawa (courses, comprehensive examination, thesis proposal, thesis and defence) are all designed to develop the student’s capacity for high level independent research in social sciences.

The program offers two fields or concentrations in public administration: public management and public policy. These fields are not mutually exclusive, but constitute the two main components of public administration studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Globalization and Continental Integration
Democratic Governance
Research Methods
Theories of Public Management
Theories of Public Policy
Ethics in the Public Sector
Public Administration: Coordination and Consistency
Culture and Power in Public Organisations

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Public Administration View 4 other PhDs in Public Administration 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 considered for admission, applicants must hold a master’s degree in Public Administration or in a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+).

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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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