Materials Engineering (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in Materials Science programme taught at École Polytechnique de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 29,875 per total (CAD 2,970 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Materials Science
Local tuition: CAD 2,970 / total
International tuition: CAD 29,875 / total
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: polymtl.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Materials Engineering is designed for holders of an undergraduate degree in a science-based discipline who want to deepen their knowledge of materials design, characterization and fabrication. Coursework examines the physico-chemical, mechanical and microstructural properties of materials, with emphasis on functional properties and processing methods, and students choose a specialization axis from Energy, Transportation, Biomaterials, Electronics/Telecommunications, or Metallurgy. The 30-credit programme is structured into base courses (9 to 12 credits, including at least 9 mandatory credits giving a general grounding in materials engineering) and specialization courses (18 to 21 credits) allowing advanced study within the chosen axis. Graduates receive the Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. Applications to the programme are accepted for the fall, winter, or summer intake, subject to departmental evaluation.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.50 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or another discipline relevant to the programme, or a university degree of a scientific nature together with training that Polytechnique Montreal considers relevant. Candidates must also have a minimum cumulative average of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or 2.7 out of 4.3, or the recognized equivalent); applicants who do not meet this average may request an exception by presenting a file demonstrating aptitude for graduate study, such as relevant professional experience or further study completed since their university degree. Admitted students must also have a designated director of studies (directeur d'etudes). Meeting these general requirements does not guarantee admission, since each application is also assessed against the specific conditions of the individual programme.
