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Educational Psychology (PhD)

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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Offered by McGill University in Montréal, Canada, Educational Psychology (PhD) is a doctorate in Educational Psychology programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Educational Psychology
International tuition: CAD 9,581 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This PhD, offered by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology in the Faculty of Education, builds skills in literature review, critical thinking, and scientific communication. Students choose a Human Development option, examining cognitive, language, social, personality, and gender development among children and adolescents through a mentorship model with a supervising faculty sponsor, or a Learning Sciences option, focused on research design, advanced data analysis, and improving learning and teaching in K-12, post-secondary, workplace, and virtual settings. Research areas include cognitive and language development, socio-emotional development, social inclusion, health psychology, academic emotions, and technology in education. Admission requires an eligible bachelor's degree and proof of English-language proficiency, with programme-specific documents listed on the department's website. Fall is the only intake, with applications opening September 15 and a December 1 deadline for domestic and international applicants.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: An eligible bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required, along with proof of English-language proficiency. Programme-specific document requirements are listed on the department's application page.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Educational Psychology (PhD) award?

McGill University awards a Doctorate in the field of Educational Psychology on completion of this programme.

How much does Educational Psychology (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,581 per semester.

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