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Cert in Certificat en journalisme

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Université de Montréal offers Cert in Certificat en journalisme, a certificate in Journalism programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,082 per semester (CAD 2,254 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Journalism
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 2,254 / semester
International tuition: CAD 16,082 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate is a 30-credit undergraduate program in journalism from Universite de Montreal's Faculte de l'apprentissage continu, offered full-time or part-time with courses scheduled mainly in the evening. Instruction is in French and trains students in practical, multiplatform journalism, developing critical thinking and the ethical standards required for professional journalism practice. Coursework builds skills in reporting, writing, information verification, and production across print, broadcast, and digital formats, and covers news, economic, political, and cultural subject areas. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in newsrooms and media organizations working across traditional and digital platforms. Admission requires submission of a curriculum vitae along with proof of French-language proficiency. The certificate is administered by the Faculte de l'apprentissage continu, the university's continuing-education faculty, and combines theoretical grounding in journalism principles with applied newsroom practice.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate French-language proficiency at the C1 level in oral and written comprehension, or hold an equivalent recognized qualification, and must submit a curriculum vitae as part of the application. Admission to this certificate is currently suspended, per the program's official page.

About Université de Montréal

“Fide Splendet et Scientia”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en journalisme award?

Université de Montréal awards a Certificate in the field of Journalism on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Certificat en journalisme take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Cert in Certificat en journalisme cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,082 per semester (CAD 2,254 per semester for local students).

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