The University of British Columbia (UBC) is now accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology. Eligible full-time doctoral students can receive a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000, a threshold introduced by the university in September 2026.
UBC guarantees financial support for the first four years of study, totaling a minimum of CAD 160,000. International and Canadian students, including those from Pakistan, may qualify for the program provided they hold a thesis-based master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must maintain an overall academic average of at least 80% in their previous qualifying studies. English language proficiency requirements include an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 or a Duolingo English Test score of 125.
For TOEFL iBT examinations taken on or after 21 January 2026, the university requires an overall score of 4.5 under the revised six-point scoring system. Tuition costs for international students are approximately CAD 10,081.65 per year, while domestic students pay approximately CAD 5,738.52.
International students may receive an International Tuition Award worth up to CAD 3,200 annually, though additional student fees of approximately CAD 1,203.20 per year apply. The application deadline for the September 2027 intake is 1 December 2026, with an application fee of CAD 168.25 for international candidates.
