{"id":118,"date":"2023-08-07T23:22:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T23:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getyourphd.info\/?p=118"},"modified":"2023-08-07T23:35:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T23:35:01","slug":"fjghfkjhg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getyourphd.info\/fjghfkjhg\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study a PhD in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An increasingly attractive and multicultural study destination,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/qs-guides\/how-to-study-abroad-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a>&nbsp;is a great option to consider for your PhD studies, offering a wealth of research opportunities to help you expand your expertise. More than a third of the country\u2019s overall research is conducted at Canadian universities, and this work contributes billions to the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the admission requirements?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/where-to-study\/north-america\/canada\/guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study in Canada<\/a>\u00a0at doctorate level vary between universities and courses, but you generally need the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A master\u2019s degree in a related field, with strong grades and proven research ability and potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of language ability, depending on whether you study in English or French, if either language is not your first language and you haven\u2019t previously studied in either language. (Some programs in French-speaking Quebec are conducted in both languages).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong score in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/admissions-advice\/graduate-admissions-tests-glance-gmat-gre-lsat-toefl-ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduate admissions test<\/a>\u00a0such as the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In exceptional cases, you may be able to study a PhD with \u201caccelerated admission\u201d \u2013 that is, without a master\u2019s degree. In this process, you\u2019ll need to have outstanding grades in the last two years of your bachelor\u2019s degree (a first-class average) and other demonstrations of your high academic potential, such as research publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long are PhDs in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most PhDs in Canada take about four to six years to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply for a PhD in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the admissions process can vary between Canadian universities, you\u2019ll generally need to follow the following steps to apply for a PhD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/blog\/how-find-phd-thats-right-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decide which PhD course you\u2019d like to apply for<\/a>, identifying your supervisor and chosen research topic. This may be an advertised, structured PhD in which the scope of the research is already outlined by the university (particularly in the sciences), or alternatively (particularly in arts and humanities) you could suggest and outline your own research project with an open PhD. Once you\u2019ve found a supervisor, some universities may ask for a letter of support from your chosen supervisor to be included in your application documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. If applying for an open PhD, you\u2019ll need to submit a research proposal following the guidelines set by your university and generally outlining what you want to research, and why this is a worthwhile project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Apply online, paying the appropriate application fee and attaching the necessary documents to your application. This could be all or some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statement of purpose \u2013 this should outline your background and academic\/professional experience, including any awards, publications or relevant experience you can offer. You should also discuss your career goals and anything else stipulated by the university, keeping to the word limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two or three letters of reference (including one from your intended supervisor). Your referees should be academic, where possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcripts and degree certificates \u2013 Canadian universities may require that your university mails an official transcript, which should be in English or accompanied by a perfectly translated document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample (most likely for arts and humanities PhDs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language test results, if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio of creative work (if applying for an arts\/humanities PhD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Canadian universities may also ask you to attend an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/admissions-advice\/how-prepare-university-admission-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admission interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. If applying for an open PhD, you\u2019ll need to submit a research proposal following the guidelines set by your university and generally outlining what you want to research, and why this is a worthwhile project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Apply online, paying the appropriate application fee and attaching the necessary documents to your application. This could be all or some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statement of purpose \u2013 this should outline your background and academic\/professional experience, including any awards, publications or relevant experience you can offer. You should also discuss your career goals and anything else stipulated by the university, keeping to the word limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two or three letters of reference (including one from your intended supervisor). Your referees should be academic, where possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic transcripts and degree certificates \u2013 Canadian universities may require that your university mails an official transcript, which should be in English or accompanied by a perfectly translated document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample (most likely for arts and humanities PhDs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language test results, if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio of creative work (if applying for an arts\/humanities PhD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Canadian universities may also ask you to attend an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/admissions-advice\/how-prepare-university-admission-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admission interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Once accepted, the next step is to apply for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/studying-abroad\/how-get-canadian-student-visa\">study permit<\/a>, which acts as your student visa for your stay. You should also take out health insurance, and check your university\u2019s website for orientation advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to study a PhD in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition fees for a PhD in Canada vary between universities and courses, and will generally be around twice that of fees for Canadian students. An exception to this is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Toronto<\/a>, where most international PhD students will\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utoronto.ca\/news\/international-phd-students-u-t-pay-domestic-tuition-fees\" target=\"_blank\">pay the same tuition fees<\/a>\u00a0as domestic students, starting from fall 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an example of the cost of a PhD in Canada, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-british-columbia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of British Columbia<\/a>\u00a0charges CA$7,641 (~US$5,760) per year for Masters by Research or PhDs, while PhDs are CA$$10,240 (~US$7,700) in years one and two at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-manitoba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Manitoba<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What PhD scholarships and other funding opportunities are available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, many PhD scholarships are available to help make studying in Canada more affordable to international students, with many awards based on academic merit. The Canadian government runs a useful website with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w05.international.gc.ca\/scholarships-bourses\/scholarshipnoncdn-boursenoncdn.aspx?lang=eng&amp;menu_id=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search tool<\/a>\u00a0to find scholarships based on your country of origin. Other good places to look are the official websites of Canadian universities, which may provide their own scholarships search tool to help you find one relevant to your situation and country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of PhD scholarships to study in Canada include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanier.gc.ca\/en\/home-accueil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Vanier Canada&nbsp;Graduate Scholarships<\/a>, which award CA$50,000 (~US$37,700) per year to highly-qualified international and home PhD students in the fields of social sciences and\/or humanities, natural sciences and\/or engineering and health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trudeaufoundation.ca\/en\/programs\/doctoral-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholarships<\/a>, which at the time of writing is currently in the process of being reworked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grad.ubc.ca\/awards\/four-year-doctoral-fellowship-4yf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of British Columbia Four Year Doctoral Fellowship<\/a>&nbsp;provides a stipend of at least CA$18,200 (~US$13,700) per year plus full tuition for outstanding international\/home doctoral students for all four years of their studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching\/research assistantships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students also decide to fund their studies by taking part in a&nbsp;<strong>research or teaching assistantship<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 in these, you can work as a teaching or research assistant in exchange for a stipend and\/or have your tuition fully or partially covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a research assistant, you\u2019ll work to help a faculty member (which may be your supervisor) by assisting with data collection, analysis, report writing, lab\/office organization and other tasks. As a teaching assistant, you\u2019ll support your department with its undergraduate programs, teaching one or more sections of the course, conducting laboratory sections, holding office hours and grading undergraduate papers. To become a teaching assistant, you\u2019ll need to demonstrate your mastery of the course and ability to effectively facilitate students\u2019 learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for a research or teaching assistantship, you\u2019ll need to check the information posted by your university and likely fill in an online application form.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I work in Canada part-time during my studies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, all full-time students with a valid study permit can work part-time on or off campus for up to 20 hours per week during university semesters and full time during semester breaks. However, some PhD courses may stipulate that you shouldn\u2019t work for more than 10 hours per week during term time \u2013 particularly if you\u2019ve been granted funding to study in Canada. It\u2019s also important to consider that your PhD will take up a considerable amount of time and challenging work, so you might prefer to focus entirely on your studies. Also, it\u2019s not advised to rely on part-time work to fund your living expenses. You\u2019ll need a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/ei\/ei-list\/ei-employers-sin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Insurance Number<\/a>&nbsp;to work in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I stay and work in Canada after my PhD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 if you\u2019d like to stay after graduation to find work in Canada, you can apply for the&nbsp;<strong>P<\/strong><strong>ost-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)<\/strong>&nbsp;which allows you to stay and gain valuable work experience for a maximum of three years. And if you\u2019re interested in becoming a permanent resident, this post-graduation work experience helps you to qualify to apply for permanent residency in Canada via Express Entry. Find out more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/student-info\/careers-advice\/how-get-canadian-work-visa\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>((Sabrina Collier, source:topuniversities.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An increasingly attractive and multicultural study destination,&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;is a great option to consider for your PhD studies, offering a wealth of research opportunities to help you expand your expertise. More than a third of the country\u2019s overall research is conducted at Canadian universities, and this work contributes billions to the country\u2019s economy. 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