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Applying For A PhD Program In Canada

Canada has three of the top 50 ranking universities for PhD courses in the world.

Canada is the preferred location for many students because it has the qualities of the education system similar to the universities in the US and yet, the chances of getting accepted for a PhD program in Canadian universities is easier than getting accepted in a US university. Therefore, millions of students want to pursue their PhD course in Canada but do not know where to start from. The team of ELK Consulting assists such aspirants in successfully filling their admission applications.


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Why Choose Canada For a PhD Program?

  • Canadian Universities come at par with that of USA’s and offer flexible quality education and top-notch curriculums.
  • There are various funding and scholarship options for international students as well as diverse international exposure.
  • The study visa and immigration laws are lenient as compared to the US and The UK.
  • Canadian Universities follow a 3-semester deadline system for PhD programs. The first semester is Fall - September to December, the second semester is Winter - January to April, and the third semester is Summer - May to August.
  • Social Sciences, Humanities, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Management, and Engineering are one of the most popular PhD courses to apply for in Canada.

Universities/Colleges Where You Can Apply For PhD

University of Toronto
McGill University
University of British Columbia
University of Montreal
University of Alberta
University of Victoria
University of Waterloo
University of Ottawa
University of Calgary

PhD Application Requirements In Canadian Universities

To provide a general and standard idea about the requirements to fill up the application for a PhD program in
Canadian University, our team has listed down the requirements.

01

College Transcripts

02

GRE/GMAT Score

03

Language Tests (IELTS/TOEFL)

04

Detailed Resume

05

Research Proposal

06

Statement Of Purpose

07

Letters of Recommendation

08

Passport’s Scanned Copy

Apply For PhD Programs In Canada With ELK Consulting

When it comes to applying for a PhD program in Canada, candidates are most likely to be occupied with language tests, entrance tests, developing research proposal and its defense, looking for scholarships, and whatnot. So, the team of ELK Consulting takes up the other work in order to save time and efforts of the candidates.

  • We do a pre-screening of your educational qualification and academic transcripts to check whether you are eligible for the PhD study program in Canada or not.
  • Based on your interest subject and eligibility, we suggest the suitable universities where you can apply.
  • Based on the Universities chosen for submitting applications, we provide you with the list of required documents.
  • We write the statement of purpose document on your behalf.
  • All the other documents including CV, research proposal, reference letters, and so on are edited by our experts for the relevant purpose.
  • We provide both research proposal writing as well as research proposal editing services.
  • Our team looks for experts in Canada who can guide you throughout the research process as well.
  • We fill in the application form and submit it in the target universities along with the other required documents.
  • After the submission, we track the status of the application and keep you in the loop.
  • To prepare you for interview and research proposal defense, we provide a one hour session with our experts to help you practice.

Note: The services mentioned above are subject to the package selected. Read the package inclusions carefully.

How To Prepare For A Canadian PhD Application On Your Own?

As consultants and experts, we would like to break the harsh truth to you that no matter which service you will receive, there are a few things which no service provider can promise you. Therefore, to apply for a PhD course you must put the following efforts on your own.

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Prepare in Advance

Do not ever think that you can do all the things at once and too within a month or two. There are a lot of things to manage especially when you are moving to another country for your PhD course. Therefore, prepare in advance. A PhD application for Canadian universities requires a research proposal too. Make sure you are matching the eligibility criteria.

2

Give Language Tests

For applying to a study abroad program, language tests are a must. Same is the case with Canada. You must take the language tests like IELTS or TOEFL as per the suitability and attain the score required to fit the specific eligibility. A score below the limit can cause rejection of your application.

3

Apply For Study Loans or Scholarships

Not all the students who go to Canada for PhD studies have enough funding to meet their study costs, living expenses, and other basic requirements for the complete time period of the course (3-4 years generally). Therefore, it is important to look for study loans or scholarships which can provide you with financial support while pursuing your PhD degree in Canada.

4

Study for GRE or GMAT

Many Canadian Universities conduct entrance exams for the PhD programs and the candidates have to pass it in order to get their admissions. Mainly it is a GRE or GMAT test that needs to be taken by the international students and can be used as a supplement for your academic qualification as well as recommendation letters. Also, these tests are specifically assigned for courses like Biology, Psychology, and so on.

Get Assistance In Applying For PhD Courses In Other Countries Too

Other than Canada, we have experts for other top destinations for PhD studying as well. Our services include PhD application assistance for the below mentioned countries.

PhD in UK

PhD in US

PhD in Australia

PhD in Europe

PhD in India