Bachelor of Distributed Computing at École de technologie supérieure

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Distributed Computing (BASc, code 6646) is a 90-credit full-time undergraduate programme taught in French at ÉTS Montréal. It trains versatile computing specialists with strong programming foundations and expertise in distributed systems, focusing on complex applications such as Internet of Things systems and parallel processing. It is a shorter programme than an engineering degree and is not enrolment-capped.

Duration: 90 credits over seven continuous full-time sessions, including a 4-month paid co-op work term | Intake: Fall (deadline August 1) | Study mode: co-op | Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Seven continuous sessions cover core computing, software implementation, programming on parallel architectures, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, with specialisation axes in analytics (big data) and AI, hardware acceleration, and the Internet of Things. Students complete one mandatory paid 4-month co-op work term, and may later transfer into the software engineering or IT engineering bachelor with course credits.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for in-demand roles in big data and AI, hardware acceleration and Internet of Things development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DEC (Quebec college diploma) route: a technical DEC in one of 241.D0 Industrial maintenance technology, 243.A0 Computer systems technology, 243.B0 Electronics technology, 243.C0 Industrial electronics technology, 280.D0 Avionics, 420.A0/420.B0 Computer science technology or 582.A1 Multimedia integration; or an equivalent technical diploma; or another ÉTS-eligible technical DEC plus the university technology pathway (computer science stream, 16 credits) or at least 15 technical college units in the listed programmes. Pre-university route: DEC in natural sciences (200.B0/200.B1), computer science and mathematics (200.C0/200.C1) or Quebec equivalent, admitted on completing the university technology pathway (computer science) with a minimum 2.30/4.30 average, or with 30 technical college units; other DECs also need the pathway at 2.30/4.30 and its prerequisite courses. Diagnostic tests are mandatory for technical-DEC admits. Professional experience route: aged 21 or over with relevant knowledge and experience assessed by the admissions committee. Undergraduate applicants must meet ÉTS's undergraduate language policy (instruction is in French).

Domestic applicants: CAD 20,400 for the whole programme (2026). Tuition only for 2026-2027 as stated in the ÉTS cost-of-studies tables; indicative level-wide figure ('costs and durations are approximate'), excludes institutional fees, insurance and other expenses. Rate for Quebec-resident students. Total for the progr Source

International applicants: CAD 165,100 for the whole programme (2026). Tuition only for 2026-2027 as stated in the ÉTS cost-of-studies tables; indicative level-wide figure ('costs and durations are approximate'), excludes institutional fees, insurance and other expenses. Rate for international students. Total for the program Source

Academic year has three semesters: fall (September to December; 2026 classes start 31 August), winter (January to April; 2027 classes start 5 January) and summer (May to August; 2026 classes start 4 May). Some programmes do not admit students to the summer semester.

Application deadline for fall may vary for the Bachelor in User Experience (UX) Design and the Preparatory Year; see each programme page.

Canadian students: applications close 1 April for summer, 1 August for fall and 1 December for winter (summer excludes Bachelor programmes). International students: 1 December for summer, 1 March for fall and 1 July for winter.

Application fee is $57 for Canadian citizens and applicants through partnership agreements and $141 for international applicants, payable by Visa or Mastercard and non-refundable; a separate application is required for each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/study-at-ets/applying-to-ets

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