Custom-Designed Master's (Maîtrise sur mesure) at École de technologie supérieure

Programme overview

Research-profile master's of 45 credits, authorised only in some cases when no regular ÉTS programme meets the training need and resources are available, that allows an original, coherent training plan. It builds advanced expertise in a specialised discipline or field and leads to an M.Sc. or M.A. depending on the disciplinary orientation. The official title includes the words 'sur mesure' followed by the integrating subject. Taught in French and English.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

45 credits: two mandatory 0-credit workshops (ATE800, ATE850), a 3-credit research methodology activity adapted to the project, three or four activities totalling at least 12 credits from the ÉTS graduate course bank, and a 30-credit thesis (MTR890).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University bachelor's degree relevant to the study project with a cumulative average of at least 3.0/4.3 (academic route), or the necessary knowledge, appropriate training and relevant experience; propaedeutics are not allowed. Prior consent of a research supervisor is required and applicants submit an approval form showing that no regular ÉTS research programme can carry out the study project. Sufficient French is required, or English proven by an English-language university degree or language test (then a 3-credit university French course is required to graduate).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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.

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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