Cyber Investigation

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 Cyber Investigation program at Polytechnique Montréal is a non-degree program for students interested in cybersecurity, offered in English. It lasts one year and helps students develop essential skills to navigate cybercrime and digital evidence.

The curriculum covers critical topics such as internet security, digital evidence principles, and cybersecurity governance. Students can choose courses from three certificates: Cyber Investigation, Cyber Fraud, and Cybersecurity of Computer Networks, and engage in online learning.

Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity specialists, digital forensics analysts, information security managers, cybercrime investigators, and incident response specialists in law enforcement, information technology, and other industries.