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PhD in Doctorat en communication

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PhD in Doctorat en communication is offered as a doctorate in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Communication Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit

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 doctoral program (PhD) in communication leads to a 90-credit degree offered full-time through day classes on the Montreal campus by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. It provides advanced research training in communication, covering media studies, cultural studies, discourse analysis, organizational communication, international and political communication, media design practices, journalism, and health communication. Students may complete a standard thesis or a research-creation thesis. The program requires a minimum of six trimesters, including at least three consecutive terms of residence, and the thesis must be completed within five years of initial enrolment. Admission requires a faculty member to agree in advance to direct the applicant's work or research project before an application is submitted, and the program is delivered in French.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent in a related field; specific requirements vary by province or country of prior study. Admission requires a faculty member to agree to direct the applicant's work or research project before an application is submitted. Required documents include a motivation letter specifying the intended thesis director and funding sources, a research project outline of 1,500 words, three letters of recommendation (at least two from researchers in the field), and a detailed, dated and signed curriculum vitae.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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 PhD in Doctorat en communication award?

Université de Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Doctorat en communication take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does PhD in Doctorat en communication cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PhD in Doctorat en communication be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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