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PhD in Doctorat en criminologie

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PhD in Doctorat en criminologie is offered as a doctorate in Criminal Law & Justice programme. The programme is 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: Criminal Law & Justice
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 criminology leads to a 90-credit degree, offered full-time or part-time on the Montreal campus, with completion options through a thesis or a memoir-based project. Coursework includes seminars addressing epistemological, methodological, and theoretical questions in criminology, complementing independent research supervised by a thesis director. The program admits applicants holding a prior degree in criminology, psychology, law, sociology, or a related discipline, and offers opportunities for international study during the degree. Before an application can be submitted, a faculty member must agree to direct the applicant's proposed research project, which forms the basis of the doctoral thesis. The program is delivered full-time or part-time, with day and evening options available to students on the Montreal campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a prior degree in criminology, psychology, law, sociology, or a related field. 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 curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, two letters of recommendation, and a research sketch of up to 1,000 words.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université de Montréal

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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 criminologie award?

Université de Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Criminal Law & Justice on completion of this programme.

How much does PhD in Doctorat en criminologie cost?

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

Can PhD in Doctorat en criminologie be studied online?

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

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