PhD in Political Science in Canada at U of G Canada




University University of Guelph (U of G Canada)
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 27,890
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Detailed Information of PhD in Political Science in Canada at University of Guelph

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Political Science in Canada

An MA degree in political science with at least an A- GPA for consideration; If you hold an MA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program; A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course; If needed for your particular course of study, you are also expected to have an adequate working knowledge of a language in addition to English. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Political Science

An MA degree in political science with at least an A- GPA for consideration; If you hold an MA in another social science field and are accepted into the program, you will be required to complete additional qualifying courses in the first two semesters of the program; A methodology course is necessary for admission to the graduate program. If not completed, you may be admitted with the requirement that you complete the extra course; If needed for your particular course of study, you are also expected to have an adequate working knowledge of a language in addition to English. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Political Science to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Political Science in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Political Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees CA$13,120.54 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Political Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees CA$4,661.38 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.
Please apply at least two weeks prior to the above deadline to ensure sufficient time to upload your required documents. It can take up to five days after you apply before you gain access to upload.

Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Candace Johnson 519-824-4120 ext 52179 cajohnso@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant: Renée Tavascia 519-824-4120 ext 56973 rtavasci@uoguelph.ca

Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
  • Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
  • Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
  • Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
  • Scholarship (external and/or internal)
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