PhD in Nursing in Canada
8 phd programmes in nursing at 7 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 9,527 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,626 USD and 10,402 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Nursing (Distance Option) Online | University of Ottawa | PhD | 1,694 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | University of Windsor | PhD | 9,631 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | Memorial University of Newfoundland | PhD | 13,042 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | University of Manitoba | PhD | 9,422 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | University of Ottawa | PhD | 1,694 USD |
| PhD in Nursing | Laval University, Quebec City | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Nursing (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
| PhD in Dnp Doctor Of Nursing Practice | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | PhD | — |
Universities for nursing in Canada
PhD in Nursing in Canada: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Canada?
- 8 nursing phd programmes at 7 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in nursing in Canada is 9,527 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,626 USD and 10,402 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 1 of the 8 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
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