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PGDip in DESS en droit international

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PGDip in DESS en droit international at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in International Law programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters. 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: International Law
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in international law is a 30-credit graduate program offering specialized training in either public international law or transnational law, addressing globalization and cross-border exchanges, including international labour law, comparative business law, and dispute resolution in international commerce. Courses are offered full-time and part-time, during the day, on the Montreal campus. Full-time study takes a minimum of two trimesters, with up to twelve trimesters allowed from initial enrollment. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in law or a related field. Applicants whose prior education was entirely in French are automatically eligible on the language criterion, while others must submit results from an approved French test or diploma meeting the program's thresholds, with deadlines varying by intake term.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in law or a related field. Applicants whose prior education was entirely in French are automatically eligible for the French-language requirement; others must provide results from an accepted French test or diploma meeting the program's thresholds, with submission deadlines varying by intake term.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

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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 droit international award?

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

How long does PGDip in DESS en droit international take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en droit international cost?

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

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