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Doctorate of Philosophy in Linguistics (Thesis) University of Ottawa University of Ottawa, Canada

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CAD 17478

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 120

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60 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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92

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Linguistics is a discipline that explores the structure of language, its role in human activity, and its relationship to the biological and psychological human organism. It is considered one of the humanities because it focuses on the relationship between human beings and language, but it is also an exact science because of its systematic explanation of the facts of language and its use of experimental methodology.

The Department of Linguistics offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of MA and PhD in linguistics. It is possible, through the selection of relevant courses, to specialize in a variety of areas of linguistic research. These include the following: theoretical linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics), first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics and sociolinguistics. Detailed information about the programs, for instance, the research areas of professors, course descriptions, and student advising arrangements is provided in the department's student handbook.

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 112 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 92

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a related master's degree in Linguistics or the equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
92 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17478

Tuition Fee
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CAD 120

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12000 Per year

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Scholarships

International English Scholarships

The University of Ottawa offers generous scholarships to international students from many countries starting an undergraduate program offered in English.

Entrance scholarship Excellence scholarship Faculty Eligible programs
Valued between $20,000 and $60,000 awarded over the duration of your four-year undergraduate program (between $5,000 and $15,000 per year).* Valued between $20,000 and $100,000 awarded over the duration of a four-year undergraduate program (between $5,000 and $25,000 per year) to students chosen among the best applicants admitted with an entrance scholarship and an admission average of 90% or more.*

Excellence scholarship important dates:
April 1 Deadline to submit application to an undergraduate program
April 15 Deadline to submit all requested documentation

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To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must meet the following criteria:

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  • Have a valid study permit when classes start
  • Be enrolled full time


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