École de technologie supérieure is a public engineering school in Montreal, part of the Université du Québec network.
The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is a public institution founded in 1974 and affiliated with the Université du Québec network. Its mission is university teaching and research to contribute to the technological and economic development of Quebec. The school states five core values: Humanisme, Audace, Engagement, Excellence and Équité.
The school was created on 6 March 1974 as a five-year pilot project at the request of the Government of Quebec. In 1979, the pilot project ended and the government confirmed the school's permanence. The first convocation in 1976 included 14 graduates. In 1994, the Carling O'Keefe building, dating from 1947, was renovated to move the school to Griffintown. The Centech incubator was created in 1996.
The ÉTS ranks first among engineering faculties in Quebec and second in Canada in terms of graduation. It ranks 4th among Canadian universities in research intensity. Sixty percent of its research activities are carried out in collaboration with organizations and companies in Quebec, Canada and internationally. More than 1,200 partner companies offer internships and assignments to students each year.
The main campus is located at 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest in Montreal, in Griffintown. The Pavillon D spans 15,330 square metres. Facilities listed include cafeterias, the Le 100 génies restaurant-pub, the ÉTS sports centre, laboratories, a library, university residences, secure bicycle parking and parking at the Montreal and Longueuil campuses.
Applicants may be admitted with a DEC in computer science and mathematics obtained in Quebec, a DEC in technical or pre-university studies, a DEC without mention, a general baccalauréat from a French lycée, a general French baccalauréat from the Collèges Stanislas or Marie-de-France, or a technical DEC obtained in Quebec.