Indigenous Studies (PhD) is a doctorate in Indigenous Focus programme taught at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Rouyn-Noranda, Canada. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 535 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Indigenous Focus
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 535 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This 90-credit PhD (Philosophiae Doctor), troisieme cycle, offered jointly by UQAT and INRS, builds in-depth understanding of a chosen area of Indigenous studies together with reflexive, methodological and ethical research skills grounded in Indigenous perspectives, using pedagogical formats such as talking circles and sharing workshops. Required courses comprise a thesis project, a multidisciplinary seminar in Indigenous studies, advanced epistemology of knowledge co-construction and mobilization, a doctoral thematic seminar, a synthesis exam and a 69-credit thesis, plus three elective credits from the UQAT/INRS second- or third-cycle course bank. Admission requires a master's degree in humanities, social sciences or a related field to the research theme, obtained with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale (files between 2.7 and 3.2 may still be reviewed); candidates must show a letter of motivation, adequate prior training, an outlined thesis project, sound French proficiency and good written-English comprehension, and must identify a thesis supervisor at the time of application. Some courses are delivered at a distance and others only in person; intakes run for the Fall, Winter and Summer sessions.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree in humanities, social sciences or a field relevant to the research theme, obtained with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale or equivalent; files between 2.7 and 3.2 may still be reviewed by the admissions committee. Applicants must submit a letter of motivation, demonstrate adequate prior training and knowledge related to Indigenous studies, outline their intended thesis project, and identify a thesis supervisor at the time of application; sound French proficiency and good written-English comprehension are required, and an interview may be requested.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall, Winter and Summer
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