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PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Healthcare Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Healthcare Administration
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / 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

This postgraduate diploma provides specialized management training at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, and administration, serving both recent bachelor's graduates and working professionals in the health and social-services sector. The 30-credit programme runs full-time or part-time with daytime courses at the Montreal campus, and full-time completion takes a minimum of two trimesters, with up to four years allowed from initial enrollment. Students choose among specialization streams including health-system management, management of health and social services for dependent seniors, evaluation of health services and organizations, use of research to improve health services, and quality and patient-safety management. Coursework combines administrative and managerial theory with applied analysis of health and social-service organizations. Graduates are prepared for management, evaluation, and administrative roles across hospitals, health authorities, and social-service organizations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. A curriculum vitae is required, and an interview may be requested. Applicants must demonstrate French proficiency at an average of C1 in oral and written comprehension and B2 (lower range) in written expression.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

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 PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Healthcare Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en administration des services de santé be studied online?

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

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