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Overview
Features
- The Information Studies program at McGill University trains students to develop knowledge and critical awareness of relevant theories, principles and methods in information studies and to acquire the expertise to conduct and promote scholarly research in the context of information studies;
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis
- Comprehensive Examination
- Seminar in Information Studies
- Research Paradigms in Information Studies
- Research Design in Information Studies
- Readings in Information Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 86
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 46 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.2
GRE® Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
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Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3026 CAD / year≈ 3026 CAD / year
Living costs
Montréal
Canada
1074 - 1759 CAD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
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50000 CAD
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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1000 USD
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Monthly Scholarship Series
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5000 CAD
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EDC Ukrainian Empowerment Scholarship
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
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Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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Grant
500 CAD
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Niara Scholarships
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
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13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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5000 CAD
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EDC Future Leader Scholarship
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5000 CAD
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5000 CAD
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5000 CAD
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EDC DiversABILITY Community Leader Scholarship
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25000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2026
Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
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Various benefits
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Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Grant
100000 CAD
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CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
14 May 2026
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
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5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Women in STEM Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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5000 CAD
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