PhD in Physics in Canada
17 phd programmes in physics at 11 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 10,725 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 10,145 USD and 15,714 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
17 programmes
Universities for physics in Canada
- University of Waterloo, Canada (3)
- University of Guelph (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (2)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (2)
- Dalhousie University (2)
- Brock University (1)
- University of Windsor (1)
- Concordia University Montreal (1)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (1)
- University of Manitoba (1)
PhD in Physics in Canada: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Canada?
- 17 physics phd programmes at 11 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in Canada is 10,725 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 10,145 USD and 15,714 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 17).
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