École de technologie supérieure, known as ÉTS, is the engineering school of the Université du Québec network. Its buildings sit on Notre-Dame Street at the corner of Peel, on the edge of Griffintown and a few minutes from the Lachine Canal. Teaching is in French and very applied. Bachelor's students complete paid internships in industry as part of the degree.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official website: etsmtl.ca
Université du Québec
Public engineering school
French
Notre-Dame and Peel, downtown Montreal
CA$22,000 – CA$30,000
International students, bachelor's and master's
CA$15,000 – CA$20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on etsmtl.ca before you apply.
Bachelor's in Software Engineering (génie logiciel)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (génie mécanique)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Bachelor's in Construction Engineering (génie de la construction)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Master's in Engineering (maîtrise en génie)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
French proficiency required
Engineering degrees with paid industry internships built in.
Three admission sessions a year.
A downtown campus near the Lachine Canal.
Graduates join aerospace, construction, software and manufacturing firms around Montreal.
Internship employers often hire students once they finish.
Graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit if eligible.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Most programmes
Postgrad
Most programmes
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
The campus spreads across several buildings in Griffintown, a former industrial district now full of condos. Bonaventure metro and the Lachine Canal bike path are close.
Montreal is cheaper than Toronto or Vancouver. French is the working language, winters are long and cold, and the city stays lively through its summer festivals.
Letter of acceptance from ÉTS
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
For September entry, international students should apply by early winter. Deadlines for January and May are earlier than you might expect because the CAQ and study permit take months.
ÉTS admits students in fall, winter and summer, though not every programme opens each session.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from ÉTS. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Software, mechanical and construction engineering are the most popular bachelor's programmes, alongside the master's in engineering. All require good French. Bachelor's entry needs a relevant technical or science background.
ÉTS and the Quebec government offer some awards and fee exemptions to international students, including reduced rates for French citizens. Check the international page for current details.
