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PhD in Doctorat en science politique

Université de Montréal

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PhD in Doctorat en science politique at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a doctorate in Politics & International Relations programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Politics & International Relations
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 science politique is a 90-credit research doctorate in the Departement de science politique at Universite de Montreal, equipping students to specialize in a specific field of political science research and complete an original dissertation under faculty supervision. The program is offered full-time or part-time. Admission requires a master's degree or equivalent in political science or a related discipline, and applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a letter of intent, and a five-page thesis project description; unlike some UdeM doctoral programs, candidates may apply without having first confirmed a research supervisor. Integrated funding of 25,000 CAD per year is available for three years to admitted candidates. The department's faculty cover comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and Canadian and Quebec politics as research fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A master's degree or equivalent in political science or a related discipline is required. The application must include two letters of recommendation, a letter of intent, and a five-page thesis project description. Applicants may apply without having confirmed a research supervisor in advance.

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 science politique award?

Université de Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Politics & International Relations on completion of this programme.

How much does PhD in Doctorat en science politique cost?

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

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