Building Electrical Engineering

Polytechnique Montréal is a leading engineering school located on Mount Royal in vibrant Montreal. Founded in 1873, it enrolls about 10,000 students, including roughly 2,900 international students, and offers more than 150 specialized engineering programs. The school is renowned for rigorous technical training, extensive research capacity and strong industry partnerships that help students move from campus labs into high-impact careers.

Academic life at Polytechnique blends theoretical depth with hands-on experience in well-equipped laboratories, research chairs and collaborative projects. Areas of strength include aerospace, biomedical, materials and sustainable technologies, complemented by interdisciplinary initiatives in artificial intelligence and energy. The bilingual nature of Montreal creates opportunities to study and work in both French and English, broadening students’ cultural and professional horizons.

International applicants benefit from comprehensive support services, from immigration advising to housing options; on-campus residences are available with monthly costs typically ranging from $600 to $1,100 CAD. The university’s strong employer connections, co-op placements and startup-friendly ecosystem enhance employability. For students seeking a globally respected engineering education in North America, Polytechnique Montréal offers a research-intensive, multicultural environment with clear pathways to professional growth.

The Building Electrical Engineering program is for electrical engineers seeking to enhance their knowledge in building electricity, offered as a non-degree program at Polytechnique Montréal in Canada, lasting one year.

This program covers essential topics like electrical distribution, lighting design, protection systems, and Building Information Modeling, with a flexible structure allowing students to choose three courses that fit their needs, often held in the evening to accommodate working professionals.

Graduates can pursue careers as Electrical Engineers, Building Managers, Construction Project Managers, Electrical Designers, or Building Services Engineers, working in construction, electrical engineering, or building management, equipped with skills to tackle modern challenges in building electricity.