Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 100
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Vancouver, Canada
Disciplines
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Transportation Engineering
Overview
The Transportation and Logistics program at University of British Columbia is designed to meet the needs of individual students, and there is considerable flexibility in choosing courses.
Features
- Judging by the standards of research achievement, publications per faculty member and national research grants, the PhD program in transportation and logistics at the University of British Columbia is among the best of North American universities.
- Entrants into the program can expect to join an active and stimulating research environment.
Programme Structure
Research
- Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
- The program will review research interests of applicants and recommend/match faculty members during the application/evaluation process. Applicants should not reach out to faculty members directly.
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 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
- A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
- Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
- Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
- Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 9,917 AUD / year (≈ 9,883 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 5,645 AUD / year (≈ 5,626 CAD / year)
Living costs
Vancouver, Canada
1,595-2,695 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Transportation and Logistics.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- DFL Scholarship Program — Various benefits — Deadline not specified
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — 50000 CAD — Deadline not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — 7000 CAD — Deadline 18 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series — 1000 USD — Deadline anytime
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- Niara Scholarships — 500 CAD — Deadline anytime
- Amberscholar Scholarship — 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Various benefits — Deadline not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — 25000 USD — Deadline 10 Oct 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Various benefits — Deadline not specified
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — 100000 CAD — Deadline not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
