PhD in Droit

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PhD in Droit is a doctorate in Law programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 4 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. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Law (Doctorat en droit) at Université du Québec à Montréal trains autonomous researchers and highly qualified jurists able to contribute to the discipline through theoretical and practical research. Its nominal duration is four years full-time (12 trimesters) or six years part-time (18 trimesters), for a total of 90 credits, with courses offered in the evening. Admission requires a master's degree, or the equivalent, in law, or a master's in a closely related discipline, in both cases completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates must also demonstrate a sufficient command of French and adequate knowledge of English, which may be verified through testing or an interview. Admission is offered at the fall and winter terms.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree, or the equivalent, in law, or a master's in a closely related discipline, in both cases completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates must demonstrate a sufficient command of French and adequate knowledge of English, which may be verified through testing or an interview.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Montréal

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Droit award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Law on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Droit take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does PhD in Droit cost?

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

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