Public Administration (Ph.D.) is a doctorate in Public Administration programme offered by École Nationale d'Administration Publique in Québec, Canada. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 90.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Public Administration
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 90.0
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctorate in Public Administration at ENAP (École nationale d'administration publique) is a research-intensive, third-cycle Ph.D. totalling 90 credits, aimed at generating original knowledge about public action through multidisciplinary approaches. Coursework accounts for 21 credits, made up of three mandatory methodology courses (covering research design, statistics, and qualitative methods), three mandatory theory courses (on organizations, public management, and public policy), and one elective, plus a doctoral examination (2 credits); the remaining credits form the research component, spanning the thesis proposal, research activities, and a public defence. It is offered full-time, with courses delivered at the Quebec City, Montreal, and Gatineau campuses and some available online. The program targets candidates who hold a master's degree or equivalent and are pursuing academic careers or research positions, as well as public-sector practitioners who want to build competencies in fundamental and applied theoretical research. It suits students planning careers in academia, research, or advanced policy analysis rather than a purely practice-oriented public administration credential.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree or equivalent in public administration or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.5 out of 4.3; international candidates must hold the equivalent of a Quebec master's, representing at least eighteen years of schooling. Applicants must have completed prior methodology coursework, including a graduate-level statistics course, or face supplementary coursework requirements of up to nine credits, or a qualifying program of up to three terms. ENAP requires a very good command of French and a level of English sufficient to read scholarly texts; per the university's admission-process page, non-Quebec-francophone applicants must meet a French threshold of TFI 860/990, a passing DALF result, or 4.6/5.0 on FIVE STAR, with no fixed English score published. Admission is competitive: files are reviewed by a faculty committee weighing academic record, external evaluation reports, academic and professional background, the proposed research project, available faculty supervision, and demonstrated motivation.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Third-cycle (PhD) admission at ENAP is offered for the Fall and Winter trimesters only, with no Summer intake; domestic/Canadian applicants apply by 1 June for Fall or 1 November for Winter, while international admission for Fall 2027 opens November 2026 and for Winter 2028 opens January 2027.
