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PhD Educational Studies (Nova Scotia Inter-University Doctoral Program) at Acadia University

Acadia University, Canada

Programme overview

A joint doctoral programme offered by Acadia, Mount Saint Vincent and St. Francis Xavier universities with an on-site summer institute, web-enabled courses, a scholarly portfolio and a doctoral dissertation.

Faculty: Nova Scotia Inter-University Doctoral Program in Educational Studies  |  Duration: 4-6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer (July); application deadline 15 November  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

An intensive on-site summer institute, interactive web-enabled courses, a comprehensive scholarly portfolio and a doctoral dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in academic and professional organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in education or a related field; normally a completed graduate thesis (otherwise a qualifying research paper); minimum A- or 80% average in the highest degree; a clear research idea; graduate research methods preparation; IELTS 7.5-9.0 with no band below 7.0. Three letters of reference, CV, letter of intent and possibly an interview. Qualified applicants are admitted only if a suitable supervisor can be provided.

Domestic applicants: CAD 13,260 a year (2026). 2026-27 doctoral tuition as stated; excludes ancillary, continuance, graduate studies, ASU and health/dental fees. Same figure for Canadian and Nova Scotian students (Nova Scotians receive a $641.50 per term rebate). Source

International applicants: CAD 26,925 a year (2026). 2026-27 doctoral tuition as stated; excludes ancillary, continuance, graduate studies, ASU and health/dental fees. Source

Intake: Summer (July); application deadline 15 November

Duration: 4-6 years

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