User Experience and Usability

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 User Experience and Usability program at Polytechnique Montréal is a non-degree program for students and professionals seeking advanced training in UX design and human-computer interaction, offered in English over one year.

The curriculum covers theoretical knowledge and practical application, emphasizing user-centered design principles, with hands-on projects involving real-world scenarios to apply learning in practical contexts, focusing on technical and human performance, safety, usability, accessibility, and overall user experience.

Graduates can pursue roles such as UX designers, usability analysts, interaction designers, and human-computer interaction specialists, contributing to the development of user-friendly products and services in industries like technology, design, and consulting.