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Overview
The Department is one of the largest History departments in Canada.
Features
- History students at McGill University have access to resources such as the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, the Blackader-Lauterman Library of Architecture and Art, the Islamic Studies Library, the Nahum Gelber Law Library, the Indian Ocean World Centre (IOWC);
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis
- Doctoral Seminar
- Comprehensive Examination - Major Field
- Comprehensive Examination - First Minor Field
- Comprehensive Examination - Second Minor Field
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
History View 22 other PhDs in History in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
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
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
18238 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9119 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2966 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1483 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Montréal
1074 - 1759 CAD /month
Living costs
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2026
MPOWER Refugee Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
19 Nov 2025
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2025
Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Women in STEM Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
24 Mar 2026
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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