Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Aug 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
- Information Technology (IT)
Overview
Our PhD program in Information Technology at Carleton University addresses the needs of industry and society in the IT area, providing students with the skills they will need to succeed in this demanding and ever evolving field.
Features
- The program focuses on advanced interdisciplinary research on Information Technology and related applications and topics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Game Design, development and interactions
- Media productions such as movies and commercials
- Natural human-computer interaction methods
- New educational technologies
- Wearable devices & internet of things (IoT)
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements — General requirements
- Transcripts
- Referee Contact Information
- Statement of Intent
- CV/Resume
- Writing Sample
- Language Proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 16,838 AUD / year (≈ 16,696 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,241 AUD / year (≈ 7,180 CAD / year)
Living costs
Ottawa, Canada: 1,178–1,941 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding — Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Information Technology. Available scholarships include (among others):
- Entrance Scholarships — Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada — Grant 16000 CAD, Merit-based, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07
- DFL Scholarship Program — Daughters for Life Foundation — Grant: Various benefits, Need-based, Deadline: Not specified
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — The International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD, Need-based, Deadline: 2026-12-15
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Canadian Government — Grant 50000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Canadian Government — Grant 7000 CAD, Merit-based, Deadline: 2026-11-18
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15
