PhD in Geography 48 months PHD Program By Université de Montréal |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

9,435 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Benefit from versatile training in both physical and human geography, while mastering geographic tools and methods. Through its international approach, the doctorate in geography allows you to contribute to research on the major social and environmental issues of the 21st century. Thus, the training equips you to formulate, execute and defend a research program that advances knowledge in a cutting-edge field of study in geography. 

The doctorate also offers you the opportunity to participate in research projects on various contemporary issues such as climate change, urban dynamics, water governance and management, forest management, migration and mobility., international development, natural risks, etc.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Benefit from versatile training in both physical and human geography, while mastering geographic tools and methods. Through its international approach, the doctorate in geography allows you to contribute to research on the major social and environmental issues of the 21st century. Thus, the training equips you to formulate, execute and defend a research program that advances knowledge in a cutting-edge field of study in geography. 

The doctorate also offers you the opportunity to participate in research projects on various contemporary issues such as climate change, urban dynamics, water governance and management, forest management, migration and mobility., international development, natural risks, etc.

Admission requirements

3.3+

General eligibility conditions

To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.3 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Degree accepted: Masters, Masters; duration: 2 years

Minimum average:

  • Bishop: 80%
  • Concordia University: 3.3/4.3
  • Higher Technology School: 3.3/4.3
  • HEC Montreal: 3.3/4.3
  • McGill University: 3.0/4.0
  • Polytechnique Montréal: 3.0/4.0
  • University of Sherbrooke: 3.3/4.3
  • Laval University: 3.3/4.3
  • Universities of Quebec: 3.3/4.3
Conditions specific to this program

To be eligible as a regular Ph.D. (geography) student, the candidate must:

  • meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI of the Educational Regulations) for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
  • hold a master's degree in a relevant field, or demonstrate training deemed equivalent
  • have obtained, in the 2nd cycle, an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
The candidate must have a good knowledge of French and English. Where applicable, he must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of any other language deemed necessary for the pursuit of his research.

4 Years
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,022 CAD
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International Students

9,435 CAD
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