Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 86
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
Overview
Features
Our Comparative Law program from McGill University serves as a starting point for those planning to pursue careers in academia, think-tanks, government and international organizations, among others.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comprehensive Examination-Comparative Law
- Theoretical Approaches to Law
- Legal Research Methodology for DCL
- Literature Review, Analysis and Proposal
- DCL Research Seminar
- Communication
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 86
General requirements
- Application
- Research Proposal - DCL and LLM programs
- Letters of recommendation
- Applicants must upload transcripts of all university-level studies attended to date, including exchange programs, credit transfers, certificates, and diplomas. If your transcript(s) does not indicate that a degree has been awarded, a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) must also be uploaded.
- Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae highlighting their academic background and achievements, their work experience (including volunteer and community work), as well as extra-curricular activities and other significant interests.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 18,762 AUD / year ≈ 18,604 CAD / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 3,052 AUD / year ≈ 3,026 CAD / year
Living costs
Montréal, Canada: 1,083-1,774 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Comparative Law.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- DFL Scholarship Program — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — 12500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — 50000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — 7000 CAD — Deadline: 18 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series — 1000 USD — Deadline: Anytime
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — 12500 USD — Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- Niara Scholarships — 500 CAD — Deadline: Anytime
- Amberscholar Scholarship — 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — 25000 USD — Deadline: 10 Oct 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — 100000 CAD — Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027