Universities in Canada
33 PhD Programs in Psychology in Canada
- programs
- 33 programs
- universities
- 19 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 9,298 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Psychology in Canada and Doctorate in Psychology in Canada.
Canada has 33 phd programs in psychology open to international students, at 19 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 9,298 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 7,748 USD and 11,667 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Psychology programs
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Specializations within psychology
Top universities for Psychology in Canada
Ranked by how many psychology programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.
- University of Ottawa (4)
- Dalhousie University (3)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (3)
- University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (3)
- Laval University, Quebec City (3)
- Lakehead University (2)
- University of Guelph (2)
- University of Lethbridge (2)
- University of Saskatchewan (1)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (1)
January intake in Canada
4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Psychology — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Neuroscience — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychoeducation — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Psychology in Canada: common questions
- How many psychology programs are there in Canada?
- 33 psychology phd programs at 19 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a psychology degree in Canada cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in psychology in Canada is 9,298 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 7,748 USD and 11,667 USD a year.
- Can I study psychology in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the psychology programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (33 of 33).
- Are any of these psychology programs available online?
- 1 of the 33 programs in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
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