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PhD in Doctorat en informatique

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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Université de Montréal offers PhD in Doctorat en informatique, a doctorate in Computer Sciences programme 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: Computer Sciences
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 informatique is a 90-credit research doctorate at Universite de Montreal, offered full-time or part-time with day classes. Students carry out original, supervised research in computer science, with active research areas spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing among other fields, leading to a doctoral thesis. The program guarantees funding for all admitted candidates. Applicants lacking a computer science background may be required to complete up to 6 credits of complementary coursework before or alongside their doctoral studies. Admission requires prior confirmation of supervision from a qualified professor before the candidate can be admitted to the program, and the required supervision-consent document must state the planned financial arrangement. 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 whether it was obtained in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally. Candidates must have sufficient knowledge of French to follow courses taught in French, as well as a good knowledge of English. Obtaining confirmation of supervision from a professor authorized to supervise doctoral students is a prerequisite for admission, and the required document must specify the planned financial arrangement. Applicants without an adequate computer science background may be required to complete up to 6 credits of complementary courses.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

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 informatique award?

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

How much does PhD in Doctorat en informatique cost?

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

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