Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (PhD)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Okanagan, CanadaLocation
- September 2027Intakes
- Interdisciplinary Graduate StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- OkanaganCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $10,082Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Degrees offered: M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. Note: An M.F.A.
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Specialization in Interdisciplinary Studies is also available. Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (IGS) offers students opportunities to pursue graduate studies across disciplinary boundaries, and to tailor their course of study to suit their particular needs. At the UBC Okanagan campus, IGS programs are greatly facilitated by the small campus size, which allows students to work more intimately with faculty across a variety of departments and disciplines. The IGS structure allows for both interfaculty and intercampus arrangements for supervision and courses. The course and program requirements provide structure to ensure quality in both the breadth and depth of the student's academic experience. Students completing an IGS degree must select one of two program options: Individualized or Themed. In the Individualized option, the potential supervisor constructs a supervisory committee in consultation with the applicant. The committee and specified coursework are customized to the student's area of study. In the Themed option, a number of defined themes have been established to assist students in focusing their studies toward particular areas of interest. A theme is defined as an area of research with courses specified to foster the education of students in that area, and with a cluster of interested faculty associated with the theme to assist students in their program. Students admitted to an IGS program (M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.) have an option of completing a theme while completing their program of study. Most themes require the production of a theme-appropriate IGS thesis/dissertation and the successful completion of several courses specific to that theme of study as specified by the theme committee. The Indigenous Knowledges: iʔ sqilxʷ aʔ cmiy̓ t smypnwíɬnsəlx offers a capstone and course-based pathway as well as the thesis option. For the purposes of specifying required coursework, the theme committee, in conjunction w
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no individual score less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21) for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale for tests taken as of 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 65 overall with no section less than 60; Duolingo English 125 overall with no section less than 115; CAEL 70 overall with no section less than 60; MET 64 overall. UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies English proficiency requirements; individual graduate programs may set higher scores. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants from a university in which English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test; UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies adds the English proficiency checklist item to all applications and removes it for eligible applicants on review. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadians, permanent residents, refugees and diplomats) - UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies, Online Application & Fee
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$10,082 CAD / year≈ $7,413 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition (IDPT) Award - open, international incoming PhD students only; pays the difference between international and domestic tuition for up to four years (48 months), applied for on the same schedule as admission. Killam Doctoral Scholarships - open to incoming and continuing doctoral students of any citizenship, adjudicated through the Affiliated Fellowships/CGRS-D competition. Lashley and Mary Haggman Memorial Research Award - open to incoming master's and doctoral students of any citizenship, CAD 7,850 in total, for research on memory or memory-related issues. The UBC Okanagan Academic Fund is open year-round to graduate students of any citizenship for scholarship and research initiatives rather than tuition. Students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies - Sustainability theme are additionally eligible for the BC Egg Marketing Board Graduate Scholarship (CAD 2,500 in total, any citizenship), currently shown as closed. Note that the UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships and the British Columbia Graduate Scholarship, which UBC Okanagan lists for entering graduate students, are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and are NOT open to international applicants. Full-time PhD students are additionally covered by the College of Graduate Studies Minimum Funding Policy, under which the graduate programme guarantees a minimum funding package; the IDPT award cannot be counted towards that minimum. Award list and eligibility columnsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Interdisciplinary Studies – September Admission: 01/15/2027
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (PhD) cost?
CAD 10,082 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
When does it start?
Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no individual score less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21) for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall on the 1-6 scale for tests taken as of 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 65 overall with no section less than 60; Duolingo English 125 overall with no section less than 115; CAEL 70 overall with no section less than 60; MET 64 overall. UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies English proficiency requirements; individual graduate programs may set higher scores. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants from a university in which English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test; UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies adds the English proficiency checklist item to all applications and removes it for eligible applicants on review. · Application fee: CAD 168.25 (international applicants); CAD 118.50 (Canadians, permanent residents, refugees and diplomats) - UBC Okanagan College of Graduate Studies, Online Application & Fee
Is there a scholarship?
International Four-Year Doctoral Partial Tuition (IDPT) Award - open, international incoming PhD students only; pays the difference between international and domestic tuition for up to four years (48 months), applied for on the same schedule as admission. Killam Doctoral Scholarships - open to incoming and continuing doctoral students of any citizenship, adjudicated through the Affiliated Fellowships/CGRS-D competition. Lashley and Mary Haggman Memorial Research Award - open to incoming master's and doctoral students of any citizenship, CAD 7,850 in total, for research on memory or memory-related issues. The UBC Okanagan Academic Fund is open year-round to graduate students of any citizenship for scholarship and research initiatives rather than tuition. Students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies - Sustainability theme are additionally eligible for the BC Egg Marketing Board Graduate Scholarship (CAD 2,500 in total, any citizenship), currently shown as closed. Note that the UBC Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarships and the British Columbia Graduate Scholarship, which UBC Okanagan lists for entering graduate students, are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and are NOT open to international applicants. Full-time PhD students are additionally covered by the College of Graduate Studies Minimum Funding Policy, under which the graduate programme guarantees a minimum funding package; the IDPT award cannot be counted towards that minimum. Award list and eligibility columns View scholarship page
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