The Admission Process for Undergraduate Studies
Here’s how to apply for admission to bachelor, certificate and short programs.
Confirm your eligibility
Have you decided to apply to an engineering program at ÉTS? Whether it’s a short program, a certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, make sure you meet the requirements for admission. This information can be found in the program descriptions, under the “Admission criteria” tab.
ÉTS engineering programs are not limited to the classroom; they are focused on practice and experimentation. They include more practical work, laboratory sessions and projects than any other engineering program in Québec.
Want to learn more about an undergraduate program?
Do you have any questions? Here are some ways to find the answers you need :
- Come to our Open House (in French).
- Check the calendar of our upcoming visits to Cegeps around the province which typically take place throughout the fall and winter sessions;
- Write to Program-Info. A member of our team will be happy to answer your questions.
Want to learn more about tuition fees?
Consult the webpage Cost of Studies.
Deadlines for submitting applications for admission
At ÉTS, one university academic year includes three sessions: fall, winter and summer. Some programs do not admit students to the summer session. Find this information in the box located on the program description pages.
Sessions of admission and deadlines:
- Fall: August 1st
- Winter: December 1st
- Summer: April 1st
Specific deadlines for international students with study permit:
- Fall: March 1st
- Winter: July 1st
- Summer: December 1st
Prepare your application files
To find the list of supporting documents you must submit with your admission application, please select the program you wish to apply to, then your legal status in Canada. A list of programs you are eligible for will then appear. Click the highest degree you have earned to see the list of supporting documents you will need to provide.
At ÉTS, applications for admission to an undergraduate program are made online. If you don’t have all the answers to the questions you’re asked, or all the required documents, you can begin to fill out the form, save it, then return to it later.
Please note that erroneous information and falsified documents expose you to significant sanctions and that missing transcripts may jeopardize the processing of your application.
Application Fees
The cost of applying for admission is $51 for Canadian applicants and those applying through partnership agreements, and $128 for international applicants. These fees are payable by Visa or MasterCard and are non-refundable.
Graduates of any University of Québec constituent are exempted from application fees. A copy of a transcript or a diploma is required.
A few words about supporting documents
Make sure that all the documents you attach to the admission application are complete and legible. Uploaded files must have a maximum size of 5 MB. Accepted formats are: pdf, gif, jpg, jpeg, png, tiff, bmp, doc and docx.
Transcripts and diplomas in a language other than French or English must be accompanied by a French translation certified by the consulate, the Embassy of the country of origin of the candidate or by a member of the Order of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of Québec (OTTIAQ).
ÉTS may require additional documents. If required, ÉTS will write to you at the e-mail address that you entered in the admission application form.
To be considered a resident of Québec and pay the resident tuition fees, you must be born in Québec or have obtained a CSQ when you immigrated. Other situations may be considered. Fill in this form (in French) and send it by email to admissionetsmtl@etsmtl.ca.
Follow up on your application for admission
The response to a completed application for admission is generally provided no later than four weeks after the application deadline.
Conditional admission
If you do not meet all the admissions requirements for your program of study, you may receive a decision of conditional admission. It will indicate the conditions to be met and the deadlines for doing so.
Accepting an offer of admission
Admission means that after having studied your file, ÉTS has determined that your application meets the admission criteria for the chosen program.
Admission is therefore the first step to university studies. Each session you will need to register for your courses during the designated period in the academic calendar.
This step confirms your intention to study at ÉTS and your choice of courses and activities (research project, internship, etc.) to follow in each session. It also allows you to build your schedule. At ÉTS, you must register in each of the three sessions that make up one university academic year.
Choose your courses
Consult the schedules and course plans. Next, go to Mon ÉTS to register for your desired courses.
You must register for MATEST, PHYEST or INFTEST to book a seat in a mathematics, physics or computer science course. Depending on your program of studies and the results obtained on the required diagnostic tests, your choice of courses will be modified.
After you have chosen your courses in My ÉTS, you will receive a confirmation of your registration and an invoice (before the beginning of the session).
Once the session begins, you can change your courses during the add/drop period as specificed in the academic calender.
Will you need to pass a French test?
Some students will need to pass a written French test. The following are cases where a test is required:
- You hold a DEC diploma awarded by an English-language CÉGEP and have not completed a specific course in French as a Second Language (Level 3: 602-102-03 or 602-102-MQ or an advanced Level 4 course: 602-103-03 or 602-103-MQ);
- You come from an English-speaking university in Québec;
- You hold a Canadian diploma obtained outside Québec;
- You have been admitted on the basis of your professional experience;
- You did not provide satisfactory results on an International Test of French Language Proficiency at the time of your admission;
- You have not studied in a country that is exempt.
In case of failure or absence of an examination in French, you will need to take a French refresher course required by ÉTS and pass it no later than the end of your second session.
Diagnostic tests
Mandatory for all students enrolled in an undergraduate program, with the exception of those who took the university preparatory program in technology, these tests focus on pre-college level knowledge and skills, and do not change your admission. These are not eligibility tests, they assess your skills in mathematics, science and computer science to determine the path that best suits you.
How do I take the tests?
You will receive a link in your ÉTS email with login information. This link will allow you to connect to the diagnostic testing platform.
Diagnostic test in Computer Science
Diagnostic test in Computer Science
Who is it for?
For students enrolled in the Bachelor programs in Software Engineering and Information Technologies Engineering.
How long is it?
30 minutes
What knowledge will be assessed?
Basic object oriented programming
How do I prepare?
No preparation is required.
What progression will be proposed for me?
If you pass the test: LOG100 or GTI100
If you fail the test: INF111
Diagnostic test in Mathematics
Diagnostic test in Mathematics
Who is it for?
For all students enrolled in a Bachelor's degree
How long is it?
30 minutes
What knowledge will be assessed?
Basic algebra, functions, logarithms and trigonometry
How do I prepare?
No preparation is required.
What documentation will be permitted in the test?
None. Documentation and technological equipment, such as calculators, computers and mobile phones, are prohibited.
What progression will be proposed for me?
If you pass the test: MAT145
If you fail the test: MAT144
Diagnostic test in Sciences
Diagnostic test in Sciences
Who is it for?
For all students enrolled in a Bachelor's degree.
How long is it?
30 minutes
What knowledge will be assessed?
Dimensions and units, vector representation, Newton’s laws, equilibrium of a body and kinematics
How do I prepare?
No preparation is required.
What documentation will be permitted in the test?
None. Documentation and technological equipment, such as calculators, computers and mobile phones, are prohibited.
What progression will be proposed for me?
If you pass the test: ING150 or MEC111
If you fail the test: PHY144