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PhD Environmental Studies at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The Environmental Studies graduate degree programs build on an interdisciplinary approach to the environment in which the social sciences, humanities, arts, and natural sciences meet and inform each other. Offered in the new Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change, our individualized Masters and Doctoral programs engage in environmental, experiential and future-oriented learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Personal program plan AND Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: MES Statement of Interest. Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2027-01-15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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