Microprogram in Engineering Improvement for Foreign Graduates

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 Microprogram in Engineering Improvement for Foreign Graduates is a non-degree program at Polytechnique Montréal for international engineering graduates. It lasts one year and is taught in French. The program helps students address gaps in their knowledge and prepares them for the Canadian job market.

Students learn about sustainable engineering, ethics in engineering, and workplace safety. They gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills through various courses. The program focuses on essential engineering principles and practices relevant to the Canadian context.

Graduates can pursue careers as engineering project managers, quality control engineers, environmental engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers. They can work in various engineering fields and are equipped with the necessary competencies to succeed in the Canadian job market.