Université du Québec à Montréal offers Master of Engineering in Software Engineering, a master's degree in Software Engineering programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. It carries 45.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 38,333 per total (CAD 4,676 per total for local students).
This 45-credit graduate program leads to a Master's degree in Engineering (M.Ing.) in software engineering, offered jointly with Ecole de technologie superieure (ETS); students enrol at one institution but take courses at both, with the UQAM campus in Montreal. Evening classes run across three terms per year, with full-time completion in about three years or part-time completion in up to five. The curriculum emphasizes practical software development through case studies, team projects, and applied problem-solving, covering project management, requirements specification, software design, implementation, maintenance, quality assurance, and testing, with 15 mandatory credits across five core courses. Students then take 15 to 24 elective credits chosen from two course lists, with options in areas such as web applications, mobile development, artificial intelligence systems, security, and agile methodologies. Two completion paths are offered: one built around a 15-credit capstone project, the other combining a 6-credit internship and technical report. Admission normally requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.3, or at least five years of equivalent professional experience. The program suits professionals specializing in software development or transitioning into the field.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's in computer science, engineering or applied sciences with an IT component and a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; a bachelor's in another field at the same average plus sufficient computing knowledge or experience also qualifies, as does at least five years of relevant experience and training in place of a degree. Files averaging 2.7-2.99 may be reviewed by the admissions sub-committee, and those at 2.5-2.69 may qualify with at least 15 additional university credits completed at 3.2/4.3 or better; under-prepared candidates may be required to take remedial courses or a propaedeutic. All candidates need sufficient spoken and written French, tested by a placement exam if required, with any resulting French course completed by the end of the first year, and the ability to read scientific texts in English. Selection evaluates the academic file, a letter of motivation and reference letters; experience-based applicants must detail their exact roles and responsibilities, and candidates may be called to interview. The program is offered jointly by two co-responsible institutions.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Maitrise en genie logiciel (M.Ing., code 1622): ADMISSION CONTINUE (rolling, no fixed deadline). A joint M.Ing. offered with ETS (code 1822) is also ADMISSION CONTINUE.
