Overview

Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many of our research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. These departments are aware of the importance of bilingualism in order for graduate students to succeed in their research careers.

Features

The Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at University of Montreal provides a number of accommodations to make you feel comfortable and help you fulfill the requirements of the program even if French is not your main language of study:

Access to course notes in both French and English.

Possibility of taking an equivalent course at an English-language university in Montréal.

Choice of giving oral seminar presentations in either French or English.

Choice of writing exams in French or English.

Choice of taking the comprehensive exam in either French or English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comprehensive Examination

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 46 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the general admission requirements (section XX) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).

Have an MSc (Computer Science) or a degree that adequately prepares them for their chosen area of study or show proof of equivalent education.

Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.2 out of 4.3 or the equivalent.

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of French or English and any other language deemed necessary for their research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9302 CAD / year

≈ 9302 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1513 CAD / year

≈ 1513 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.

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Scholarships Information

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