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PhD in Doctorat en droit

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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PhD in Doctorat en droit is a doctorate in Law programme taught at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Law
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

The Doctorat en droit at Universite de Montreal is a 90-credit research doctorate delivered by the Faculte de droit, training students to design and carry out a large-scale, original research project that contributes to the development of legal scholarship. The program covers the major sectors of legal research and culminates in a doctoral thesis. Full-time candidates must complete a minimum of six terms and a maximum of fifteen; part-time study is also available, extending the maximum to eighteen terms. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in law or its equivalent. The application includes a complete curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation from people able to assess research aptitude, a statement of up to two pages outlining the applicant's academic and professional objectives and motivation, a research project description of up to four pages, even if preliminary, and a substantial sample of prior research work of at least 100 pages, excluding appendices. New students are admitted in the Fall term.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in law or its equivalent. The application must include a complete curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation from people able to assess research aptitude, a statement of up to two pages outlining academic and professional objectives and motivation, a research project description of up to four pages, and a substantial sample of prior research work of at least 100 pages, excluding appendices.

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 droit award?

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

How much does PhD in Doctorat en droit cost?

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

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