PhD Historical Studies at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

Established in 1785, UNB has a long history of helping students interpret the past. Our historical studies department’s graduate programs examine diverse narratives about societies, institutions and cultures to help make sense of the complex world in which we live today. Students develop invaluable critical reading, professional writing and advanced analytical skills while exploring this endlessly fascinating discipline.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 4-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Research areas include Canadian history, History of the Atlantic World including Atlantic Canada, Early modern and modern European history, Histories of war and society, intelligence, and military history., Social history of medicine and health, Twentieth-century American history, Histories and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, Current faculty and research areas.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

MA applicants should hold an honours degree in history, or equivalent. Priority is given to those with first-class standing. PhD applicants should hold a masters degree in history with high or first class standing. Prior to applying, applicants must contact the Director of Graduate Studies and a prospective advisor to secure research supervision.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,168 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Arts fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/dental, bus pas Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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