Educational Psychology (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Educational Psychology (PhD) cost?

  CAD 8,571 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4-5 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements - Completion of a thesis-based master's degree from a recognized university in psychology, educational psychology or related area. OR - Completion of a non-thesis master's degree and a first-authored paper published in a peer-reviewed journal that demonstrates ability to conduct, analyze and report empirical research - Completion of ED-D 560 (Statistical Methods in Education) and ED-D 561A (Methods in Educational Research), or their equivalents within their master's degree program. As part of your application, you must submit the following: - Graduate Record Examination scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the GRE. - Statement of research experience and interests (max. 3 pages). Please address the following: - Describe previous research and work experience related to your area of doctoral study. - Describe your past and present research interests in educational psychology. - Tell us about your intended research area during doctoral studies. - Name two faculty members you'd like to work with. For each, provide a brief explanation about how your research interests connect with theirs. - Letter of intent (max. 5 pages) addressing the following: - Your reasons for pursuing doctoral studies in educational psychology. - How this program could help you meet your immediate and long-term professional goals. - Your strengths and weaknesses as a learner. - Please include any other relevant information that might help the admissions committee know about you as a person and a potential educational psychologist. - Current CV - Sample of first-authored research in the form of a thesis and/or published research paper. - Assessment reports: You must give the names and email addresses of 3 assessors when you submit your online application. One must be your master's thesis supervisor and at least one other should be from a professor from whom you have taken a graduate-level course. Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · GRE/GMAT: Program specific requirements - Completion of a thesis-based master's degree from a recognized university in psychology, educational psychology or related area. OR - Completion of a non-thesis master's degree and a first-authored paper published in a peer-reviewed journal that demonstrates ability to conduct, analyze and report empirical research - Completion of ED-D 560 (Statistical Methods in Education) and ED-D 561A (Methods in Educational Research), or their equivalents within their master's degree program. As part of your application, you must submit the following: - Graduate Record Examination scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the GRE. · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Graduate students admitted to a graduate degree programs are automatically considered for a fellowship, based on a qualifying GPA. Individual fellowship amounts may vary depending on the program. UVic Fellowship - Up to $20,000 per year (PhD) Eligibility - The minimum requirement for UVic fellowship consideration is a B+ average on the last two years of course work - To receive your payment, UVic fellowship holders must be registered in a minimum of 1.5 units of graduate level courses - Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units You can also join the co-op program or work as a research or teaching assistant . Funding opportunities