Master in Software Engineering – M.A.Sc. (research, thesis)

Master in Software Engineering – M.A.Sc. (research, thesis) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at École de technologie supérieure in Montreal, Canada. It takes 45 credits including a 30-credit thesis; full or part time, with intakes in Autumn; winter; summer.

École de technologie supérieure is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$21,080 a year, about ₹14.1 lakh.

ÉTS's 2026–2027 international average for a master's with thesis (M.A.Sc.): CAD 21,080 a year (CAD 711.62 per credit; about CAD 37,100 over 2 years)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Web developer
• Software tester
• Game developer
• Multimedia programmer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Meta
• Apple
• Atlassian
• Shopify
• Adobe
• SAP
• Booking.com

General entry requirements at École de technologie supérieure for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Software and IT engineering master's: a bachelor's in engineering, computer science or an applied science with computing, with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.3 or equivalent.
• Applicants judged under-prepared may have to take upgrading or preparatory courses.
• To be admitted on the basis of English, you need a professor's agreement to supervise your M.A.Sc. thesis before admission.

For this course: Taught in French and English. Admission can be based on sufficient English if a professor agrees to supervise your thesis; a French course at your level is required to graduate.

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This course starts in: Autumn; winter; summer.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree transcripts and certificate
• Proof of a supervisor's agreement (English-based M.A.Sc. admission)
• Proof of French or English proficiency, as the programme requires
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission
• Health insurance (CAD 900 a year, compulsory for international students)

• Exemption from the international supplement for PhD students

  Doctorate

  Value: Waives the CAD 534.84 per credit fixed amount, bringing PhD tuition to about CAD 4,680 a year

  Full-time PhD students who do not already receive another qualifying government scholarship; applied automatically about five weeks after each session starts.

  Official page

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is a public engineering school in Montreal, founded in 1974 and part of the Université du Québec network. It has about 11,000 students and trains a quarter of Quebec's engineers. Its bachelor's degrees in engineering are built around compulsory paid co-op terms, and its Centech incubator supports start-ups.

Teaching is mainly in French. Indian students mostly look at ÉTS for its research master's (M.A.Sc.) in software engineering and information technology engineering: these can be taken in French or English, and admission can be based on English if a professor agrees to supervise your thesis. Course-based M.Eng. degrees and all bachelor's degrees are taught in French.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Science in Computer ScienceAcadia University16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms · C$17,726 / year
• Master of Computer Science (12 months)Algoma University12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement · C$25,500 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Cybersecurity (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); Brandon, Victoria Avenue East Campus · C$19,195 / year
• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)Bishop's University2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Software Development (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma or degree · C$21,964 / year

More courses at École de technologie supérieure

• Master in Information Technology Engineering – M.A.Sc. (research, thesis)45 credits including a 30-credit thesis; research areas include AI and machine learning, big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity and IoT · C$21,080 / year
• Master in Software Engineering – M.Eng. (course-based, with project)45 credits: 30–39 credits of courses plus a 6–15 credit project or internship · C$28,920 / year
• Master in Information Technology Engineering – M.Eng. (course-based, with project)45 credits: 39 credits of courses plus a 6-credit project, or 30 plus a 15-credit project · C$28,920 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology Engineering (B.Eng.)117 credits of courses plus three paid four-month co-op work terms (27 credits); full time · C$38,950 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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