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PGDip in Génie logiciel

Université du Québec à Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Université du Québec à Montréal offers PGDip in Génie logiciel, a postgraduate diploma in Computer Sciences programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Computer Sciences
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 852 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) trains and specializes professionals in software engineering, covering requirements, design, implementation, maintenance, and quality assurance of software. The curriculum comprises five mandatory courses, three specialization courses chosen from areas such as mobile application development, databases, Agile processes, testing, system security, and software metrics, and a synthesis activity completed as either a four-month professional internship or a technical project. The program can be completed full-time in three trimesters or part-time in up to nine trimesters, with instruction primarily in person and most courses offered in the evening. Admission is continuous, offered in the fall, winter, and summer terms. It suits computer science, engineering, or applied-science graduates, or professionals with equivalent experience, who want specialized graduate-level training in software engineering practice.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or applied sciences with an information-technology component, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale, or a bachelor's degree in another field at the same average combined with sufficient IT or software experience. Candidates without a qualifying degree may be admitted on the basis of appropriate training and at least five years of relevant experience. Applicants must have sufficient spoken and written French, tested if necessary, and the capacity to read scientific and technical texts in English. Admission is continuous, offered in the fall, winter, and summer terms.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Université du Québec à Montréal

“L'effet UQAM”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 34,845
Programs: 245
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Génie logiciel award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Génie logiciel take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does PGDip in Génie logiciel cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 852 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGDip in Génie logiciel be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Montréal.

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