Social and Ecological Sustainability - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Social and Ecological Sustainability - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 5,227 / per term
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Social and Ecological Sustainability - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    About

    Join the next generation of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholars and applied researchers with the PhD in Social and Ecological Sustainability program.

    Graduate students and research are at the core of our community, meaning that you’ll join a community that is dynamic, committed and engaged. Our faculty are internationally recognized researchers, and they serve on a wide range of local, national and international organizations and committees in support of global sustainability, and our students are recognized for their research impact. Once your own graduate journey is complete, you’ll be joining a large community of School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability (SERS) successful alumni actively involved in local and global resources, environment and sustainability efforts in government, academia, civil society and industry.

    When your own graduate journey is complete, you’ll be joining a large community of SERS successful alumni actively involved in local and global resources, environment and sustainability efforts in government, academia, civil society and industry.

    As a PhD student, you will be guaranteed funding through teaching assistantships, research assistantships or stipends, and additional scholarships for qualified applicants.

    Research fields

    • Resource Analysis and Stewardship
    • Socio-Ecosystem Function and Renewal
    • Sustainability Policy and Governance

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Students must hold a master's degree with distinction (typically an overall average of at least 80%) or the equivalent.

    English Program Requirements

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    5,227 / per term
    Social and Ecological Sustainability - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo

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