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PhD in Études francophones

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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York University offers PhD in Études francophones, a doctorate in Others programme in Toronto, Canada.

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Degree: Doctorate
Field: Others

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Études francophones at York University is delivered entirely in French and prepares scholars to apply plural theoretical perspectives to the study of French-language varieties and Francophone-world literatures. Areas of specialization include French literary history, language acquisition and cognition, variationist linguistics, and French language contact studies. The program encourages young scholars to challenge and apply plural theoretical perspectives while acquiring in-depth insight into the diversity of French and the literatures of the Francophone world. Applicants must have defended a thesis or major research paper at the master's level before enrolling in the doctoral program. The program admits students for fall entry through York's Department of French Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, leading to research and academic careers in French and Francophone studies.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed and defended a thesis or major research paper (MRP) at the master's level before enrolling in the PhD program, with a minimum grade average of B+. French-language proficiency is required, demonstrated through one of: Test de français international (TFI) minimum 785, Test de connaissance du français (TCF) minimum B2, Test d'évaluation de français (TEF) minimum B2, DELF minimum B2, DALF minimum C1 or C2, or TESTCAN minimum 4.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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