Canada: Polytechnique Montréal

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal is one of Canada's leading engineering teaching and research institutions. It is the largest engineering university in Québec, situated in Montreal, at the base of the mountain and near the river. 8,200 students study in this university.

University in brief

Language of instruction: Students may choose between studying in English or French. In English, PM offers International Thematic Clusters programmes every Fall semester (late August – late December). ITC's offer 3rd/4th yr specialized course programs in a range of engineering fields. If students wish to study in French they may join a regular Engineering program.
Academic calendar: August-December, January-June
Credit system: 15 credits is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits
Website: polymtl.ca
Youtube: polymtlvideos
Note: During the Fall term, there are Thematic Clusters offered to exchange students in English. The Thematic Clusters examples: Emerging Biomedical Technologies, Energy Systems, Engineering Physics, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Software and Computing (sometimes offered Spring term also), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Transport (clusters may vary year to year). Courses often are available to be taken between different clusters. The School of Business is not open to exchange students.

Course packages in English can be found under Thematic-Clusters.EPM 2026-2027pdf.pdf (pdf 704 kB)

Polytechnique Montreal's international insurance requirement is waived for Swedish students due to an agreement between Québec and Sweden.

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: Approx. 4-6semester spots per academic year
Grade requirements: A minimum of 4 (on KTH scale of 5). French equivalent to level B2.
Grade requirements International Thematic Clusters in Engineering, courses in English: 3.2
Previous nominations: 4.4, 5.0, 3.38

Programme specific information

If your programme or school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.

Master’s Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering

This university offers courses that are relevant for your programme.

Master’s Programmes: Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure, Transport and Geoinformation Technology

This university offers relevant courses for your programme, but you should also be prepared to take elective courses.

Master’s Programme, Real Estate and Construction Management

At this university you will primarily take elective courses. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.

Master’s Programme, Sustainable Technology

This university offers relevant courses in Environmental Engineering. No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.

Master’s Programme, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

No student from you programme has been on exchange at this university before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.

Agreement: Shared between all schools at KTH

Recommended for all our programmes, provided that you have the required level of French. You can find more information about programmes and courses that are available on this link: Programme

Students at EECS school can apply to this university provided you find courses that are relevant to your program. Therefore, examine the course offering carefully on the university's website.

Link to information for exchange students

Link to course catalogue - Courses in French

Fact Sheet - International Thematic Clusters in Engineering in English (pdf 704 kB)

Please note, if you are a student on bachelor level and want to study courses in English you are not recommended to apply to this univeristy. Their course offering in english on bachelor level are very limited.

Please visit the partner university's webpage for the latest information and contact your International Coordinator for further guidance.

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