Local Name: School of Higher Technology - University of Quebec
Acronyms: ETS
Founded: 1974
Institution Type:University
Control Type:Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
CWTS Leiden 2025 #559SCImago 2026 #965
Motto: Le génie pour l'industrie
Colours: Black and maroon
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École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is a French-language public engineering school in Montréal and a constituent institution of the Université du Québec network.
Founded in 1974 to train practising engineers for Québec industry, it specialises entirely in applied engineering and technology rather than offering a general university curriculum. ÉTS states that it trains 25% of all engineers in Québec and ranks second in Canada for the number of bachelor's degrees in engineering awarded each year.
Its 'ÉTS in numbers' page reports more than 12,000 students, 39,000 graduates, roughly 2,000 employees including over 380 professors and teaching professors, and more than 95 programs of study (24 undergraduate programs, of which 10 are bachelor's degrees, and 71 graduate and postgraduate programs). The single main campus sits in downtown Montréal's Griffintown district at 1100 Notre-Dame Street West, beside the Bonaventure and Lucien-L'Allier metro stations; a second site, the École nationale d'aérotechnique campus in Longueuil, hosts part of the aerospace engineering teaching.
Undergraduate teaching is built around mandatory, paid co-op work terms: most bachelor of engineering programs require three four-month placements, and ÉTS reports about 3,000 internships a year across some 1,200 companies.
Teaching at the undergraduate level is in French; several master's research programs (M.A.Sc.) are taught in French and English. Research is concentrated in six engineering departments and reported at $53.9 million in annual research funding, with 70% of research activity conducted in collaboration with industry.
Location & Contact
Below are École de Technologie Supérieure's address, location, and primary contact channels.
A snapshot of École de Technologie Supérieure's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Academic Year: Three sessions per year: Fall (starting September), Winter (starting January) and Summer (starting May). A typical bachelor's degree runs four years — eight study sessions plus three four-month co-op work terms.
Recognition: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec
Admission Requirements: Bachelor applicants are admitted from a Québec DEC (science of nature, or computer science and mathematics), a Québec technical DEC in a related field, a recognised Canadian college diploma, or on the basis of work experience (minimum two years plus 30 technical units); requirements are set per program on each program's 'Conditions d'admission' tab, and programs are not capped except the Bachelor in UX Design. International applicants apply through the same online application with certified transcripts and diplomas; documents not written in French or English must carry a French translation certified by a consulate, embassy, or a member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec. A French baccalauréat général is an accepted entry qualification. Admitted international students need a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit. Master's and doctoral applicants must secure a research supervisor and submit a project summary of about 500 words. Teaching is in French: for an application submitted in French, ÉTS requires proof of prior study in French or a TFI result; for an application submitted in English (M.A.Sc. and doctoral routes), proof of prior study in English or a TOEFL result. No minimum test scores are published.
Total Students: 12,000
Academic Staff Range: 300-399
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Universities Canada (UC)
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Canadian University Press (CUP)
Academic Structures
École de Technologie Supérieure's academic structure — schools, colleges, and divisions — is listed below.
Unit8 items
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Construction Engineering
Department of Design
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Software and Information Technology Engineering
Department of Systems Engineering
General Education Department
Programs Offered
Browse École de Technologie Supérieure's programmes by level, or filter by name.
Aerospace & Automotive Engineering · 4 years · On-campus
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September
Admission follows ÉTS's DEC-based system for the Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering. Candidates with a technical DEC in mechanical-engineering technology, composite-materials technology, physical-engineering technology, o...
Industrial & Systems Engineering · 4 years · On-campus
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
The Bachelor of Automated Manufacturing Engineering admits technical-DEC holders under four welcome profiles: Profile E (electrical/electronics/avionics technologies), Profile M (mechanical, composite-materials, naval-ar...
International tuition:CAD 1,171/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall
Candidates must hold a Quebec DEC (technical or pre-university) in a relevant program, or be at least 21 years old with knowledge and experience deemed relevant by the admissions committee. Applicants must submit a singl...
Civil Engineering & Construction · 4 years · On-campus
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
For the Bachelor of Construction Engineering, ÉTS admits technical-DEC holders under three profiles: Profile A (DECs such as 153.D0, 230.A0, 241.C0, 248.A0, 260.A0, 260.B0, 271.A0), Profile B in building technologies (22...
International tuition:CAD 35,135/yearLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/yearStart:September
The Bachelor of Distributed Computing admits technical-DEC holders from an approved list: Industrial Maintenance Technology (241.D0), Ordonnanced/Automated Systems Technology (243.A0), Electronics Technology (243.B0), In...
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
Admission to the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering runs on ÉTS's technical-DEC profiles: Profile E covers electrical/electronics-related DECs (digital-systems technology, electronics technology, industrial electronics,...
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
The Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering admits technical-DEC holders from IT-oriented programs such as Technologie de l'informatique (420.B0) and Techniques d'intégration multimédia (582.A1), plus the 243.x el...
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
Admission to the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering follows ÉTS's technical-DEC profiles: Profile A (design/manufacturing DECs such as mechanical-engineering technology, aerospace-engineering technology and industrial de...
Industrial & Systems Engineering · 4 years · On-campus
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
The Bachelor of Operations and Logistics Engineering admits technical-DEC holders under two profiles: PA (production, logistics, industrial-technology and mechanical-engineering programs) and I (information-technology pr...
International tuition:CAD 165,100/totalLocal tuition:CAD 20,400/totalStart:September and January
The Bachelor of Software Engineering admits technical-DEC holders from an approved list including Technologie de l'informatique (420.B0), the 243.x electronics-technology series, and Techniques d'intégration multimédia (...
Local tuition:CAD 7,000/totalStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
ÉTS's Master's in Aerospace Engineering runs two profiles. The project-based M.Ing. requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in electrical, mechanical, automated-production, manufacturing, industrial or software engi...
Local tuition:CAD 7,000/totalStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
ÉTS's Master's in Construction Engineering offers a project profile (M.Ing.) and a research profile (M.Sc.A.), both requiring a bachelor's (or equivalent) in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related fiel...
Local tuition:CAD 7,000/totalStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
ÉTS's Master's in Electrical Engineering offers a project profile (M.Ing.) and a thesis profile (M.Sc.A.), both requiring a bachelor's (or equivalent) in electrical, mechanical, automated-production, manufacturing or ind...
Local tuition:CAD 7,000/totalStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
ÉTS's Master's in Engineering in Healthcare Technology offers a project profile (M.Ing.) and a thesis profile (M.Sc.A.), both open to holders of a bachelor's in engineering, pure sciences, biomedical sciences, medicine,...
Local tuition:CAD 7,000/totalStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
ÉTS's Master's in Environmental Engineering offers a project profile (M.Ing.) and a thesis profile (M.Sc.A.), both open to holders of a bachelor's in engineering, pure sciences or applied sciences in an appropriate field...
Admission requires prior agreement from a research supervisor to direct the project, obtained before applying. Applicants must hold a relevant first-cycle university degree completed with a cumulative average of at least...
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field, obtain...
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, pure science, applied science, human kinetics, occupational medicine, environmental science, or business administration in an appropriate field, obta...
Local tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall, Winter and Summer
General admission requirements of École de Technologie Supérieure apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Bachelor applicants are admitted from a Québec DEC (science of natur...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall, Winter and Summer
General admission requirements of École de Technologie Supérieure apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Bachelor applicants are admitted from a Québec DEC (science of natur...
International tuition:CAD 104/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall, Winter and Summer
Applicants must hold a master's degree (M.A.Sc. or M.Eng.) or equivalent in an appropriate engineering field. In exceptional cases, a candidate holding a bachelor's degree with exceptional academic standing and demonstra...
International tuition:CAD 104/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/credit
Applicants must hold a master's degree (M.Sc.A. or M.Ing.) in an appropriate domain. In exceptional cases, a candidate holding a bachelor's degree may be admitted with evidence of adequate research preparation and an exc...
International tuition:CAD 1,171/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall, Winter and Summer
Admission requires a Quebec DEC in Architecture Technology (221.A0), Civil Engineering Technology (221.B0), Building Mechanical Technology (221.C0), or Building Estimation and Evaluation Technology (221.D0); or a DEC in...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3; those with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after file review. C...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3; those with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after file review. Candidates may alt...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3; those scoring between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after file review. Candidates may alternative...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted pending file re...
Admission is restricted to students currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program at ÉTS. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with their application and complete a mandatory selection...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumul...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumul...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering or a related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; those with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted af...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3, or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet this average may alt...
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on 4.3, or equivalent; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.0...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in electrical, mechanical, automated production, or related engineering, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3, or equivalent knowledge, appropriate training,...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in electrical, mechanical, or automated production engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; candidates averaging 2.8-3.0 are re...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditStart:Fall and WinterMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or a related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; those with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; candidates averaging 2.8-3.0 may be admitted after...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; candidates averaging 2.8-3.0 may be admitted after...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditLocal tuition:CAD 104/creditMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in design or a related field with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; those with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after review of their file. Applicants...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3, or equivalent knowledge, appropriate training, and relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in electrical, mechanical, automated production, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; candidat...
International tuition:CAD 30,054/totalLocal tuition:CAD 3,118/totalStart:September, January and MayMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied sciences, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted after...
International tuition:CAD 1,002/creditStart:Fall, Winter and SummerMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.3
Admission requires a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in engineering, pure sciences, or applied sciences, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0/4.3; candidates averaging 2.8-3.0 may be admitted after individual file...
How to apply to École de Technologie Supérieure — a five-step structure.
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Research programmes at École de Technologie Supérieure
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. École de Technologie Supérieure offers 84 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Review admissions criteria
Each programme at École de Technologie Supérieure has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Lodge your application
Apply directly via École de Technologie Supérieure's online portal at www.etsmtl.ca. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +1 (514) 396 8800. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about École de Technologie Supérieure
Common questions about École de Technologie Supérieure — answers from its published profile.
How old is École de Technologie Supérieure?
The institution opened in 1974 (approximately 52 years ago).
Where can I find École de Technologie Supérieure?
The institution is located in Montréal, Canada.
Is École de Technologie Supérieure a public or private institution?
École de Technologie Supérieure operates as a public institution.
How many students does École de Technologie Supérieure have?
The institution has a student body of 12,000.
What is École de Technologie Supérieure's academic structure?
École de Technologie Supérieure has 8 academic units.
Who recognises École de Technologie Supérieure?
École de Technologie Supérieure is accredited by Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec.
What is École de Technologie Supérieure's official website?
The institution's website is www.etsmtl.ca.
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