Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- Students must complete all requirements for the PhD within six consecutive years.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2028
- Apply before October 2027
Language
English
English proficiency requirements:
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Windsor, Canada
Disciplines
Education
Overview
The University of Windsor is committed to methodological advances in educational research and the integration of theory and practice. It offers this joint PhD in Educational Studies.
We nurture our students as developing scholars and leaders in faculties of education, school systems, and other institutional settings, thereby contributing to the growth of research and scholarship in Canada and internationally.
Program highlights
- 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
Programme Structure
Areas of specialization available in this program include:
- Policy and Leadership
- Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education
- Cognition and Learning
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: A
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree followed by a Master's degree in education with A standing
- A graduate degree in another discipline may be considered if academic suitability can be demonstrated. You may be required to take additional course work, either prior to entry into the program or concurrent with program course work
- Research competence is demonstrated by the completion of a Master's thesis. Equivalent evidence of research capacity is required if a thesis has not been completed.
- Applicants must submit a Statement of Objectives and the Area of Concentration selection form.
- Three Referee Assessment Forms are also required (at least one academic)
- Two Academic References
- Resume/CV
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 17,634 AUD / year (approximately 17,370 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,859 AUD / year (approximately 4,786 CAD / year)