General information

Definitions of degrees

Undergraduate
Undergraduate programs leading to a bachelor's degree generally require three or four years of full-time study, depending on the province. An honours degree usually involves a higher level of concentration and achievement within the honours subject and may require additional credits.

Master's
Master's degrees generally require at least one year of full-time studies including a thesis (a long essay based on original research), practicum or research paper.

Doctoral, or PhD
Doctoral programs require a minimum of three years of full-time study, at least one of which must be spent on campus.

Others
Many universities also offer a range of certificate and diploma courses as well as short career-focused programs.