PGDip in Pratique comptable (CPA)

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in Pratique comptable (CPA) is a postgraduate diploma in Others programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,444 per total (CAD 2,494 per total for local students).

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Others

Duration: 3 semesters

Local tuition: CAD 2,494 / total

International tuition: CAD 20,444 / total

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

This 24-credit Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) prepares candidates directly for professional practice as Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), with a focus on passing the examinations leading to the CPA designation. Full-time students complete the program in three trimesters, with a maximum of five trimesters permitted; part-time study runs up to ten trimesters. Admission is offered for the summer, fall, and winter trimesters at Universite du Quebec a Montreal. The program builds directly on an undergraduate degree in accounting sciences, and students should expect additional out-of-pocket costs associated with professional examination preparation beyond regular tuition. Candidates holding a bachelor's degree from a non-francophone university may be required to demonstrate an adequate level of French proficiency through a placement test before admission is finalized.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences from a Canadian university with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3. Candidates with an average of 2.7-2.9/4.3 may be admitted subject to conditions, and candidates with an average of 2.5-2.6/4.3 may be required to complete propedeutic coursework. Candidates holding a degree from a non-francophone university may be required to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

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 PGDip in Pratique comptable (CPA) award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Others on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Pratique comptable (CPA) take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does PGDip in Pratique comptable (CPA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 20,444 per total (CAD 2,494 per total for local students).

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