About PhD Program,
An applicant may apply for admission to the degree program by reviewing application requirements on the websites of the graduate program and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and completing the online application available on the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.
Students are normally admitted to study only in fields that are formally authorized by Senate to offer doctoral programs. All applications must be accompanied by an application fee at the time of submission. Consult the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for current information on admissions and application fees.
The number of students that can be accommodated is limited and graduate programs will accept the best qualified students as vacancies occur. Most students begin their program of study at the start of the Winter Session (the beginning of September) but other start dates may be available, depending on the specific program. Limitations on the number of students that can be accommodated require that applicants be selected well before the start date. Students are encouraged to submit applications for admission as early as possible.
Students who hold or are shortly expected to hold a doctoral degree from UBC are not normally admitted to a second doctoral degree at UBC.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
In the case of the Ph.D., a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with clear evidence of research ability or potential, or in the case of the D.M.A., a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution with outstanding ability in performance or composition.
In the case of the Ed.D., a master’s degree in Education (or equivalent degree) from an approved institution.
A bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master’s program with 9 credits at the 500-level or above and of first class standing. Students entering the doctoral program after partial completion of the master’s degree must, during the first two years of study at the graduate level, complete a total of 12 credits with a first-class average (of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing) to maintain registration as a doctoral student. Also:
(for Ph.D.) clear evidence of research ability or potential;
(for Ph.D., Elementary Education) first class standing in Teacher Training or a B.Ed.;
(for Ed.D.) first class standing and first class standing in such prerequisite work as may have been required, and five years professional experience; or
(for D.M.A.) outstanding ability in performance or composition.
Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after completion of the first year of study at the master’s level and will not be permitted after completion of the second year.
In exceptional cases, applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Students entering directly from a bachelor’s degree must, during the first two years of study, complete a total of 12 credits with a first class average, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing, to maintain registration as a doctoral student.
PhD Funding Coverage,
- All thesis based graduate students are offered stipends based on their level of study Stipends increase annually by 2%
- Master’s: minimum $27,061.00 CDN/annually guaranteed for the first two years
- PhD: minimum $27,061.00 CDN/annually & tuition fee coverage guaranteed for four years
- Minimum stipends increase annually by 2%.
- Stipends will be made up from a combination of research assistantships, scholarships, awards and teaching assistantships. The relative contributions of these various sources may change over time, and you will be provided with information on the specific funding sources supporting you over the course of your program by your supervisor. Stipend levels provided are subject to change depending on any external scholarship(s) held.
- Awards and Scholarships: click here for more information
- Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students are hired to help teach undergraduate courses. Teaching Assistantships are open to all admitted students and are advertised via email prior to the start of each term. Click herefor information about Teaching Assistantships and how to apply
- Non-thesis students are not eligible for stipends or competitive awards.
Application Requirement,
- Online Application Form
A Campus Wide Login (CWL)is required and an online application fee applies. - Three Reference Letters
- Two Official Copies of All Post-Secondary Transcripts
- Test of English Language(if applicable)
- GRE Scores (optional)
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
- Canadians (and Permanent Residents, Refugees, Diplomats): (CDN) $116.25
- International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25
