Through the three fields of study available, the Joint PhD promotes scholarly inquiry and the production of new knowledge within the context of a research culture.
Program highlights include:
- Individualized plan of study
- Multiple approaches to course delivery
- Site-based, rotation across home universities
- Distance Education (computer literacy required)
- Inter-university teams of instructors and supervisory committees
- Comprehensive portfolio - an innovative personalized approach to comprehensive examinations
- Flexible residency requirements - four terms (two consecutive)
- Unique opportunities for collaboration and networking
- Full time studies or a combination of full time and part time studies
Programme Structure
Fields of study offered in this program include:
- Cognition and Learning
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 100
Other requirements — General requirements
- Applicants must provide evidence of research competence normally demonstrated by a master's thesis. Students who have not completed a thesis must submit evidence of equivalent research capability.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 12,774 AUD / year (≈ 12,666 CAD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 5,434 AUD / year (≈ 5,388 CAD / year)
Living costs
Thunder Bay, Canada — 1,159–1,735 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Educational Studies include the Fulbright U.S. Student Program (deadline 07 Oct 2026), DFL Scholarship Program (deadline not specified), International Peace Scholarship Fund (12,500 USD, deadline 15 Dec 2026), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (50,000 CAD, deadline not specified), ServiceScape Scholarship (1,000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026), Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (7,000 CAD, deadline 18 Nov 2026), ACES Scholarships (3,500 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026), Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (deadline not specified), Monthly Scholarship Series (1,000 USD, anytime), P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) (12,500 USD, deadline 15 Dec 2026), Niara Scholarships (500 CAD, anytime), Amberscholar Scholarship (6,000 USD, deadline 31 Jan 2027), Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program (deadline not specified), Voice Talent Online Scholarship (1,000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027), $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1,000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026), Dream Chaser Scholarship (1,000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027), Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards (25,000 USD, deadline 10 Oct 2026), Scholarship for students with disabilities (3,000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026), Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) (deadline not specified), CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship (100,000 CAD, deadline not specified), The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (1,500 USD, deadline not specified), and Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (12,000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027).
