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PhD in Doctorat en géographie

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PhD in Doctorat en géographie is offered as a doctorate in Geography programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Geography
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit

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

Program details

Overview

The Doctorat en geographie is a 90-credit research doctorate at Universite de Montreal, completed full-time or part-time on the Montreal and MIL campuses. Students follow a thesis or dissertation pathway, conducting original, supervised research within the Department of Geography and contributing new knowledge to the discipline. Admission is centred on the candidate's proposed research project: applicants must secure a faculty member's agreement to direct their work before applying, and the file is evaluated primarily on the feasibility and originality of the research direction. The program is conducted in French. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia and beyond, drawing on training in physical, human or environmental geography depending on the chosen research area. New students are admitted in the summer, fall and winter terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree, with the specific prior credential depending on the country or province where it was obtained. A faculty member must agree to direct the candidate's research project before an application can be submitted. The application file must include a research project outline of 200 to 500 words, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a statement of intent or motivation, and the department's admission form.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

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 géographie award?

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

How much does PhD in Doctorat en géographie cost?

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

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