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
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Campus Location
- Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
History View 22 other PhDs in History in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- 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
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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Available Scholarships
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