PhD in Doctorat en service social at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a doctorate in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Social Work
Duration: 2 years
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.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Doctorat en service social is a PhD offered jointly by Universite de Montreal, McGill University and UQAM, training researchers able to analyze and advance theoretical and practical knowledge in social work. The program combines personalized pedagogical support, small participatory seminars and interdisciplinary research teams, with regular guidance on scholarship applications and integration into ongoing research. The minimum length of study is six trimesters (two years) full-time, or the part-time equivalent, up to a maximum of five years full-time or six years part-time, leading to a doctoral (PhD) credential. Admission requires a faculty member's prior agreement to supervise the candidate's research.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must secure a faculty member's agreement to direct their research or thesis project before submitting an application, confirmed via a faculty director acceptance form. The file must include a one-page letter of intent describing motivation and availability, a curriculum vitae, an academic work or publication authored primarily by the applicant, a research project sketch of up to 1,500 words (excluding bibliography), and two letters of recommendation from university referees.
