Polytechnic School of Montreal: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #809 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #252 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #28 of 101 | In Canada |
| #7 of 17 | In Quebec State |
| #5 of 7 | In Montreal |
| #113 of 1,027 | For Industrial Engineering |
| Top50% | For 149 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 9,476
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- polymtl.ca
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The Polytechnic School of Montreal is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in Sciences. Baccalauréat français (Serie S) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 9,476 |
Research profile
Polytechnic School of Montreal is a world-class research university with 31,692 scientific papers published and 785,925 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Polytechnic School of Montreal majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 324 | 1448 |
| 1993 | 313 | 1695 |
| 1994 | 404 | 2031 |
| 1995 | 351 | 2294 |
| 1996 | 382 | 2321 |
| 1997 | 392 | 2803 |
| 1998 | 389 | 3340 |
| 1999 | 371 | 3759 |
| 2000 | 320 | 3981 |
| 2001 | 347 | 4148 |
| 2002 | 954 | 7410 |
| 2003 | 556 | 6763 |
| 2004 | 583 | 7248 |
| 2005 | 756 | 9559 |
| 2006 | 910 | 10456 |
| 2007 | 826 | 12046 |
| 2008 | 822 | 13364 |
| 2009 | 871 | 15116 |
| 2010 | 913 | 17766 |
| 2011 | 992 | 20490 |
| 2012 | 983 | 23239 |
| 2013 | 1018 | 25776 |
| 2014 | 1156 | 28682 |
| 2015 | 1287 | 30708 |
| 2016 | 1299 | 34070 |
| 2017 | 1250 | 38543 |
| 2018 | 1373 | 45458 |
| 2019 | 1422 | 53190 |
| 2020 | 1786 | 63077 |
| 2021 | 1631 | 73685 |
| 2022 | 1594 | 67209 |
| 2023 | 1530 | 71221 |
| 2024 | 1207 | 67787 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Polytechnic School of Montreal gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,000 - 10,000 per year |
| Master's Degree | 9,000 - 12,000 per year |
| PhD | 10,000 - 15,000 per year |
The Polytechnic School of Montreal has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Polytechnic School of Montreal.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physical Engineering |
|---|
Polytechnic School of Montreal alumni
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Thomas Pesquet
- Enrolled in the Polytechnic School of Montreal
- 2000-2001 graduated with master's degree in aerospace engineering
- Occupations
- engineerastronautamateur radio operatormilitary flight engineeraircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Thomas Gautier Pesquet is a French aerospace engineer, pilot, European Space Agency astronaut, actor, musician, and writer. Pesquet was selected by ESA as a candidate in May 2009, and he successfully completed his basic training in November 2010. From November 2016 to June 2017, Pesquet was part of Expedition 50 and Expedition 51 as a flight engineer. Pesquet returned to space in April 2021 on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon for a second six-month stay on the ISS.
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Dominique Anglade
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Dominique Anglade is a Canadian engineer, businesswoman and former politician who served as the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and leader of the Opposition of Quebec from May 11, 2020 to December 1, 2022. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 2015 to 2022, representing Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne. She is the first woman to lead the Quebec Liberal Party, the first black woman to lead a provincial party in Canada (at the federal level, Vivian Barbot was interim leader of the Bloc Québécois in 2011), and the first person of Haitian descent to be a cabinet minister in Canada. She is the daughter of the academic Georges Anglade. She was also the first woman CEO of Montréal International.
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Pierre Lassonde
- Enrolled in the Polytechnic School of Montreal
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering
- Occupations
- business executiveboard memberphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Pierre Lassonde OC GOQ is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist.
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Taraneh Javanbakht
- Occupations
- composerphilosophersculptorphotographerliterary critic
- Biography
-
Taraneh Javanbakht is an Iranian-Canadian scientist and polymath.
Polytechnic School of Montreal faculties and divisions
| Centre : Applied Research on Polymers and Composites | Polymer and Plastics Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Characterization and Microscopy of Materials | Metallurgical Engineering |
| Centre : Continuing Education | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Display and Stage Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Fire Science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering, Technology, Water Management |
| Centre : Northern Engineering | Engineering, Meteorology |
| Centre : Research in Computational Thermochemistry | Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering |
| Centre : Research in Radiofrequency Electronics | Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Centre : Risque et Performance | Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering |
| Centre : Water Treatment Technologies and Processes | Waste Management, Water Management |
| Chair : Drinking Water Treatment | Water Management |
| Chair : Environment and Mine Wastes Management | Mining Engineering, Waste Management, Water Management |
| Chair : Fluid-Structure Interaction | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chair : Liquid Composite Molding Technological Network | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chair : Methodology for Life Cycle Assessment | Chemical Engineering |
| Chair : Next Generations Mobile Networking Systems | Computer Engineering |
| Chair : Nuclear Engineering | Nuclear Engineering |
| Chair : Process Integration in the Pulp and Paper Industry | Environmental Engineering, Paper Technology |
| Chair : Research on Low Cost Composite Manufacturing for Automotive Applications | Automotive Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Advanced Microelectronic Systems Architecture and Development | Microelectronics |
| Chair : Research in Analysis, Characterization and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Complex Systems | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Applied Metabolic Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Cartilage Tissue Engineering | Biomedical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Earthquake Resistance Design and Construction of Steel Structures | Civil Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Ergonomic Intervention for the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders | Industrial Engineering, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Chair : Research in Fabricating Microsystems and Advanced Materials | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Future Intelligent Radio-frequency Metamaterials | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Future Photonics Systems | Materials Engineering, Technology |
| Chair : Research in High Performance Composite Design and Manufacturing | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Hybrid Biomaterials for Innovative Regenerative Technologies | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in International Project Management | Management |
| Chair : Research in Large Transportation Network Optimization | Applied Mathematics |
| Chair : Research in Materials Micro/Nanoengineering Using Lasers | Materials Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Mechanobiology of the Pediatric Musculoskeletal System | Bioengineering |
| Chair : Research in Micro/Nanosystem Development, Construction and Validation | Robotics |
| Chair : Research in Microbial Contaminant Dynamics in Source Waters | Environmental Engineering, Water Science |
| Chair : Research in Radio Frequency and Millimetric Wave Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Smart Medical Devices | Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology |
| Chair : Research In Software Change and Evolution | Information Technology |
| Chair : Research in Software Patterns and Patterns of Software | Software Engineering |
| Chair : Research in Spine Biomechanics | Biomedical Engineering |
| Chair : Research in the Theory, Manufacturing and Applications of Photonic Crystals | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Chair : Research on Evaluation and Implementation of Sustainability in Transportation | Transport Engineering |
| Chair : Research on innovations CAO/MAO in orthopedic engineering | Biomedical Engineering |
| Chair : Research on Materials and Films for smart, Safe and Sustainable Packaging | Packaging Technology, Safety Engineering |
| Chair : Research on Protein-enhanced biomaterials | Chemical Engineering |
| Chair : Research on Technology Management | Industrial Engineering, Mathematics |
| Chair : Sciences and Engineering Academic Teaching | Engineering, Science Education |
| Department/Division : Biomedical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Chemical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Paper Technology, Pharmacology, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Department/Division : Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering | Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Department/Division : Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology, Multimedia, Software Engineering |
| Department/Division : Electrical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Management, Microelectronics, Microwaves, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Department/Division : Engineering Physics | Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mathematics and Industrial Engineering | Applied Mathematics, Engineering Management, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering, Transport Management |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Group : Experimental and numerical engineering water flow | Hydraulic Engineering, Safety Engineering |
| Group : Mechanical Components Analysis | Mechanical Engineering |
| Group : Nuclear Analysis | Nuclear Engineering |
| Group : Ptidej | Software Engineering |
| Group : Regroupement Québécois sur les Matériaux de Pointe | Materials Engineering |
| Group : URPEI | Chemical Engineering |
| Laboratory : BioMEMS | Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics |
| Laboratory : Bioperformance Analysis and Innovation | Biomedical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Broadband Networks | Electrical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Complex Applications Design and Implementation | Computer Engineering |
| Laboratory : Distributed open reliable systems analysis | Computer Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Laboratory : Electrical Energy | Electrical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering |
| Laboratory : Epitaxy and Characterization of Compound Semiconductors | Electronic Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Fiber Optics | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Fluid Dynamics | Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanics |
| Laboratory : Functional Coating and Surface Engineering | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Hydrogeology and Mining Environment | Geological Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering |
| Laboratory : LASEM | Electrical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Laser Processing | Laser Engineering |
| Laboratory : Magnetics | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Material Surface Analysis | Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Micro and Nano Systems | Microelectronics, Nanotechnology |
| Laboratory : Microfabrication | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Multi-scale Mechanics | Mechanics |
| Laboratory : NanoRobotics | Nanotechnology, Robotics |
| Laboratory : Nanostructures | Nanotechnology |
| Laboratory : Networking and Digital Geometry | Computer Engineering |
| Laboratory : Neurotechnology | Electrical Engineering |
| Laboratory : New Materials for Energy and Electrochemistry | Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| Laboratory : Optoelectronics | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Photo Acoustic Spectroscopy and Laser-Ultrasonics | Laser Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Polynov | Chemical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Robotics | Robotics |
| Laboratory : SCRIBENS | Electrical Engineering, Neurosciences |
| Laboratory : SLOWPOKE | Physical Engineering |
| Laboratory : Software Engineering | Software Engineering |
| Laboratory : Spectroscopy of Materials and Nanostructures | Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| Laboratory : Thermalhydraulics | Nuclear Engineering |
| Research Division : Biomedical Science and Technologies | Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine |
| Research Division : Computational Engineering | Computer Engineering |
| Research Division : Decision Analysis | Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research |
| Research Division : Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development of the Forest Biorefinery | Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Paper Technology |
| Research Division : Entreprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation | Transport and Communications, Transport Management |
| Research Division : IDEA | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Research Division : Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services | Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design |
| Research Division : MADITUC | Civil Engineering |
| Research Division : Microelectronics and Microsystems | Microelectronics |
| Research Division : Microsystems Strategic Alliance | Electrical Engineering |
| Research Division : Microwaves and Space Electronics | Electronic Engineering, Microwaves |
| Research Division : Mobile Computing and Networking | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks |
| Research Division : Networking and Mobile Computing | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks |
| Research Division : Perception and Robotics | Robotics |
| Research Division : PolyPhotonic | Electrical Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Research Division : Process Engineering - Biorefinery | Chemical Engineering, Heating and Refrigeration, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Research Division : Product Development and Manufacturing | Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Research Division : SQUIRREL | Software Engineering |
| Research Division : Structural Engineering | Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Technology for Training and Learning | Educational Technology |
| Research Division : Thin Film Physics and Technology | Physical Engineering |
| Research Division : Tightness Testing | Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : Virtual Manufacturing | Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | EPM École Polytechnique de Montréal |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Ut tensio sic vis |
| Colors | red, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | Case postale 6079 succ. Centre-ville Montréal, Québec, H3C 3A7 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,800,000 |