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PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability) at Nipissing University

Nipissing University, Canada

Programme overview

Four-year research doctoral program for experienced professionals, combining online coursework with two intensive summer residencies in North Bay.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies / Schulich School of Education  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time / online with summer residency  |  Intake: July  |  Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Three core courses during summer residencies (four weeks each July over two years), three online electives from MEd/PhD listings, a comprehensive exam of two qualifying papers, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates become university faculty or researchers, policy advisors, educational consultants and program evaluators, or senior practitioner-scholars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Detailed requirements are on the Nipissing graduate admission page for the programme. International students are eligible only if not studying in Canada, except during summer residencies.

International applicants: CAD 28,560 a year (2026-2027). International PhD in Education tuition per year for 2026-2027 (terms 1-3 of each year). Excludes ancillary fees, student insurance plan and UHIP. Source

PhD in Education: July start.

PhD in Education: application deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027) for July start.

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