PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies

The University of Manitoba, founded in 1877 in Winnipeg, is the oldest university in western Canada and a major public research institution. With roughly 29,000 students and about 4,000 international students, the university offers a welcoming and diverse campus experience. Its location provides access to cultural attractions, outdoor recreation and a supportive prairie community.

Academically the university offers more than 260 programs spanning faculties such as Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Business and Agriculture, many of which are research active and professionally accredited. The campus hosts centers for global public health, functional foods and other applied research that connect students with real-world problems and industry partners, while student services emphasize academic advising, career planning and wellbeing.

International students benefit from extensive supports including orientation, visa guidance and targeted scholarships, along with numerous experiential learning and co-op opportunities in Winnipeg and beyond. For students seeking a research-led education with strong community engagement and practical pathways into professional fields, the University of Manitoba presents a balanced choice combining academic excellence, campus life and regional opportunity.

The PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba is an interdisciplinary degree that analyzes and resolves social conflicts through peace research. This program is for students with a Master's degree and takes several years to complete.

The curriculum includes courses like Interpersonal Communication, Theories of Conflict and Resolution, Violence Intervention, and Intercultural Conflict Resolution. Students develop skills in conflict analysis, peacebuilding, and social justice through these courses and research.

Graduates can work as Conflict Resolution Specialists, Peacebuilding Consultants, Social Justice Advocates, International Development Managers, or Policy Analysts in organizations focused on peace, conflict, and social justice.