Dr. Sophia Chae

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sophia Chae is an Associate Professor in the Department of Demography at the University of Montreal. She earned her PhD in Demography from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013, following her Master’s and MS degrees in Demography and International Health from the same institution and Harvard School of Public Health, respectively. Chae also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University. Her research interests focus on social demography, migration, health, and family dynamics, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has led multiple research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, exploring themes such as polygyny's impact on family planning needs, sibling mortality, and the intersection of migration and women's health. Chae teaches and supervises graduate students, contributing to the demography field with a commitment to research excellence and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of Demography.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.