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PhD in Doctorat en physique

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PhD in Doctorat en physique is offered as a doctorate in Physics & Astronomy programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,283 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Physics & Astronomy
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 10,283 / semester

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 Doctorate in Physics (Ph.D.) at Universite de Montreal is a 90-credit research doctorate, available on a full-time or part-time basis, covering specializations in astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics and molecular physiology, condensed matter physics, plasma physics, particle physics, and medical physics. Students carry out original research using experimental, theoretical, or numerical methods, working within one of the department's research groups. Applicants to the biophysics and molecular physiology option without prior training in the area must complete two supplementary courses drawn from biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or physical chemistry. Admission requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics or a related field. The credential awarded is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics. Classes and research take place on the university's Montreal and MIL campuses, with intakes in the summer, fall, and winter terms. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, government laboratories, and the technology and aerospace industries.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics or a related field. Applicants to the biophysics and molecular physiology option without prior training in the area must complete two supplementary courses drawn from biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or physical chemistry. The application must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a departmental form, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants who were not schooled in French must demonstrate French proficiency through an approved test such as TEF, TCF, DELF, or DALF, meeting the threshold set by the program.

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 physique award?

Université de Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Physics & Astronomy on completion of this programme.

How much does PhD in Doctorat en physique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 10,283 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PhD in Doctorat en physique be studied online?

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

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