Phd in Public Administration in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for Phd in Public Administration in Canada:

We are committed to making society a better place. This program will teach you how to build a better world through research, teaching, and participation. You will become a professional with the knowledge to make a positive impact in governments and non-profit organizations worldwide. Our department is built on the academic values ​​of integrity, sustainability, inclusion, and courage.

Our doctoral program prepares you for research and leadership roles in government, universities, and other institutions. You will gain an in-depth understanding of governance issues and comparative politics. You will assist faculty and staff while conducting your own research with external funding. Our main research areas are organizational research and comparative politics and governance.

Areas of focus

• Health administration
• Citizenship and citizen participation
• Governance and participatory governance
• Collective bargaining, labor movements, and union politics
• Human resource management issues
• Leadership
• Organizational behavior and theory
• Public sector reform
• Human information processing and problem-solving
• Comparative politics
• Urban studies
• Border studies

The eligibility for Phd in Public Administration in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

The Graduate Admissions and Records Office first receives applications for admission, which evaluates each applicant’s transcripts to determine admissibility to the program. After this determination, the application is forwarded to the School of Public Administration for consideration by the school's Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is comprised of faculty members.

To be eligible for admission, applicants should have:

• a grade point average of 7.0 on the UVic 9.0 scale or equivalent in a Master’s degree from a discipline or professional school either in or related to the field of Public Administration; and

• the proposed topic of their dissertation research;

• a commitment to study full-time: normally, at least 75% of regular work time dedicated to studies;

• demonstrated research potential.

Candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply for external funding and should indicate on their application where they have applied for such funding.

To apply for the program, applicants must:

• follow the instructions provided online.
• Provide two Assessment Reports from academic referees. If it has been more than five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, we recommend that you include three Assessment Reports from current or former employers in place of academic referees. To strengthen your application, we recommend that your referees attach a Letter of Reference in addition to the Assessment Report.
• Submit official copies of transcripts.

Applicants must assemble all of the required application elements and other relevant evidence of suitability for admission (e.g., academic records from non-degree courses) and submit them to the Graduate Admissions Office as a complete package.

In addition to the documentation required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the School of Public Administration requires that applicants submit a professional resumé, as well as a letter of intent which provides an overview (up to a total of five single-spaced pages) of:

• a proposed area for dissertation research illustrating the problem to be studied, possible literature, and the general approach;
• the names of faculty identified as possible research supervisors; and
• a list of applications submitted for external funding.

The Admissions Committee assesses an applicant’s ability to complete the Ph.D. program. Admission decisions are based on evaluating the applicant’s academic record, the Academic Assessment forms (included within the application package), applicable test scores, the overview, and the availability of appropriate faculty expertise to match the applicant’s chosen research area.

All short-listed candidates will be interviewed (by teleconference or in-person) by a faculty admissions committee.

Deadlines

• December 15 for International Students.
• February 15 for applicants who wish to be considered for University Graduate Awards. As applicable, all applicants with a first-class (7.0 on the UVic 9.0 scale or equivalent) average over the last two years of their undergraduate and graduate course work and whose applications are COMPLETE BY FEBRUARY 15 are automatically considered for these awards.
• March 15 for Domestic applicants.

For the next term of entry, please consult the School’s website.

International applications

The Graduate Admissions and Records Office provides a step-by-step application guide, including application forms for international students, available online.

Applicants who do not possess a Canadian undergraduate degree will be required to write and submit official results for the GMAT. International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide test results for one of the following:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 610 on the paper-based test and 102 on the Internet-based test, or

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of at least Band 7.0 with no score of less than 6.5 on each academic component.

These are the test eligibilities for the Phd in Public Administration to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Public Administration in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Contact the applicable graduate secretary:

Administrative assistant
jselina@uvic.ca or 250-721-6448.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing