Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,188
(c. USD15,955.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Psychology consists of 42 faculty members, evenly distributed across six key research fields: Clinical, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Industrial-Organizational, and Social. More than 800 undergraduates are working toward a Psychology Bachelor's degree, while over 400 are completing a Psychology Minor. Supported by substantial funding from Canada's tri-council agencies—NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR—along with international grants, our department features cutting-edge laboratory equipment such as eye-tracking systems, ERP technology, and virtual reality setups. Waterloo's Psychology program maintains its position as one of Canada's top five psychology departments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A 80% overall standing, or equivalent, in the last two years of study in the previous degree is the minimum requirement for admission.
Candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program must submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores). These scores are optional for students applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Please note that in most areas a Master's degree is not required for admission into the PhD program (the exception is Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required for candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program and optional for candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program must submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic scores). These scores are optional for students applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Please note that in most areas a Master's degree is not required for admission into the PhD program (the exception is Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required for candidates applying to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate research field within the program and optional for candidates applying to the Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology graduate research fields.
Personal statement (Letter)
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three academic references are required
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
Tuition
CAD
22,188