Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- Students must complete all requirements for the PhD within six consecutive years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Windsor, Canada
Disciplines
Kinesiology
Overview
About the program
The PhD program in Kinesiology at the University of Windsor focuses on settings including the workplace; sport, recreation, and leisure environments; teaching and pedagogy; and exercise, physical activity and rehabilitation settings.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Motor Behaviour and Lifespan Development
- Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Research (PACR)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: C+
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- In general, admission to graduate study is granted only to those students who have good academic records and who are adequately prepared to undertake graduate work in their field of specialization.
- In particular, an applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master's degree or, in exceptional cases, a four-year Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent; with a minimum average of 77% (or equivalent).
Additional requirements:
- Three References (two academic)
- Resume/CV
- Letter indicating proposed field of study a sample of written work, a personal statement of interest
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 15,924 AUD / year (≈ 15,790 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,827 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 CAD / year)
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Kinesiology.
Available Scholarships:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- DFL Scholarship Program — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Daughters for Life Foundation)
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — 12,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — 50,000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified (Canadian Government)
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — 7,000 CAD — Deadline: 18 Nov 2026 (Canadian Government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — 3,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Monthly Scholarship Series — 1,000 USD — Deadline: Anytime (MPOWER Financing)
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — 12,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 (The International Peace Scholarship Fund)
- Niara Scholarships — 500 CAD — Deadline: Anytime (Niara)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — 6,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 (Amber Scholar)
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Canadian Government)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1,000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Salvado Law)
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — 25,000 USD — Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Government Of Canada)
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — 100,000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR))
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1,500 USD — Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12,000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
