Overview

The Geography program at University of Montreal fosters the development of interdisciplinary approaches among students in both physical and human geography and helps them master geographical tools and methods.

Strengths

A world-class scientific environment and expertise guaranteeing high-quality education, given by renowned researchers who are valued members of major research networks.

Opportunities to take part in or deliver papers at symposia in Quebec and elsewhere.

A research infrastructure boasting numerous laboratories with advanced equipment (modelling, geomatics, remote sensing, aerobiology, pedology, palynology, fluvial hydrology, cryology).

Access to geomatics software and services available through the computer lab, library and map library.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research

Thesis

PhD Comprehensive Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-02 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

Geography View 27 other PhDs in Geography 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 XI) of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).

Have a master's degree in a relevant discipline or show proof of equivalent education.

Have obtained a grade-point average at the graduate level of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent.

Demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of French, English and any other language deemed necessary for their research. Knowledge deemed sufficient in the field of mathematics or computer science may replace the aforementioned requirement.

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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