📖Introduction

Concordia University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1974 following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. We’re a next-generation university, continually reimagining the future of higher education. Located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, Concordia is the top-ranked university in North America founded within the last 50 years and annually registers some 51,000 students through its innovative approach to experiential learning and cross-functional research.

As a next-generation university, Concordia sets its sights further and more broadly than others. We align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society. We pursue technology without losing sight of our humanity. We find inspiration through narrative and dialogue.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies at Concordia University Montreal

The PhD in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies deepens your understanding of how humans interact with the world around them, examining the socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of human settlements as they evolve. The degree examines the complex nature of interactions between humans and the environment and looks at how to develop more sustainable livelihoods and settlements. Course materials draw on a variety of social science perspectives and GIS mapping to address issues that arise while developing the natural environment. Students gain invaluable experience in their field of research through a 200-hour work placement in the private sector, research labs, non-profit organizations or the government. Students are required to give lectures after completing a teaching seminar with the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Our faculty have received the highest honours from the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars and the Canada Research Chairs Program, and have expertise in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Geography, Planning and Environment Courses
ENVS 601 EA: Concepts, Principles and Practice (6 credits)
ENVS 604 Environmental Law and Policy (3 credits)
ENVS 605 Environmental Standards (3 credits)
ENVS 608 Getting Ready for the EA Internship (3 credits)
ENVS 620 Advanced Topics in Environmental Assessment (3 credits)
ENVS 652 Data Collection and Analysis for EA (3 credits)
ENVS 653 Geographical Information Systems for EA (3 credits)
ENVS 664 Field Course in EA (3 credits)
ENVS 668 Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Assessment (3 credits)
ENVS 697 Internship in Environmental Assessment (9 credits)
ENVS 698 Internship Report (9 credits)
GEOG 607 GEOG 607 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment (3 credits)
GEOG 620 Special Topics in Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 625 Directed Studies (3 credits)
HENV 605 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
HENV 610 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)
HENV 615 Research Proposal Seminar (3 credits)
HENV 620 Sustainable Transportation (3 credits)
HENV 625 Sustainable Resource Management (3 credits)
HENV 630 Theories of Society and Space (3 credits)
HENV 635 Spatial Analysis (3 credits)
HENV 640 (Re)shaping the City (3 credits)
HENV 645 Behaviour and the Urban Environment (3 credits)
HENV 650 The Political Economy of the City (3 credits)
HENV 655 Environmental Modelling (3 credits)
HENV 660 Climate Change and Sustainability (3 credits)
HENV 665 Special Topics Seminar (3 credits)
HENV 670 Environmental Governance (3 credits)
HENV 675 Community-Based Conservation (3 credits)
HENV 680 Advanced Seminar in Environmental Science (3 credits)
HENV 685 Thesis Proposal (3 credits)
HENV 690 Seminar in Social and Cultural Geography (3 credits)
HENV 695 Thesis (30 credits)
HENV 801 Pedagogical Training (3 credits)
HENV 802 Experiential Learning (3 credits)
HENV 805 Research Proposal Seminar (3 credits)
HENV 810 Thesis Proposal (3 credits)
HENV 885 Comprehensive Exam (6 credits)
HENV 895 Research and Thesis (66 credits)

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🏫About Concordia University Montreal

The Concordia community contributes to the vitality of our metropolis by performing relevant research, fostering innovation and hosting exciting cultural events during normal operations. Concordia is joining the Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s ambitious Sustainable Development Goals. The Goals draw on our strengths in community health, global literacy, water security, environmental impact and sustainable infrastructure design.

Located in the vibrant and multicultural City of Montreal, Concordia University places among the top-ranked universities worldwide founded within the last 50 years and among the largest urban universities in Canada.

While Concordia’s next-generation thinking allows it to constantly look forward, its roots are firmly planted in two distinctive institutions of higher education, both with illustrious histories. The university was officially founded on August 24, 1974, following the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

Concordia adopted its name from Montreal’s motto, Concordia salus, which means “well-being through harmony.”

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

553 RMB

Tuition fee:

56,703 CAD per year

226,812 CAD in total

Insurance is 1,344 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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