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MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a master's degree in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Communication Studies
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 712 / credit

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

This 45-credit research-track master's program prepares graduates for theoretical or applied research in information science. Known as the MSI (recherche), it is completed through a thesis or a substantial research project under faculty supervision and leads to a Master of Science. The program is offered full-time, with a minimum of three trimesters, or part-time, over up to nine trimesters, with daytime courses at the Montreal campus. Students begin in the fall term. Admission requires a bachelor's degree and, critically, written agreement from a faculty member to direct the applicant's research before the application is submitted. The application file must also include two letters of recommendation and the School's own departmental application form. Instruction is in French, and the program does not publish a formal standardized language-test requirement for admission.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required. Applicants are admissible only if a faculty member has agreed to direct their research work or project before the application is submitted, and the file must include two letters of recommendation plus the School's departmental application form.

Application Details

Start Date: September

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 MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche award?

Université de Montréal awards a Master's Degree in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can MA/MS in Maîtrise en sciences de l'information - Recherche be studied online?

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

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