While the admissions process is still on-going, preliminary numbers for the Autumn semester are also very encouraging, as a greater number of students have already responded positively to Offers of Admission versus last year’s numbers. There has been a slight increase in positive responses at the undergraduate level (1.2%) and an extraordinary increase in incoming students for graduate programs (18%).

What’s more, 31% of positive responses at the bachelor’s level are women – notable given that Engineers Canada has committed to a goal of 30% of new female engineers in 2030. Polytechnique is well on its way to surpassing the 30% mark for new female students for this coming autumn - ten years ahead of the Canadian goal.

“This is excellent news,” enthused Philippe A. Tanguy, Polytechnique Montréal President. “Society needs a new generation of creative and innovative people, and we need women - who are half the population - to participate in scientific advances and in new technology creation. Over the years, Polytechnique has introduced a number of initiatives to help assist women develop and grow in engineering studies and careers, so we’re pleased to see the results of these initiatives.”

In the midst of preparing for the Autumn semester

At present, Polytechnique faculty and personnel are preparing courses for the Autumn semester - many of which will be taught online. More than 250 professors have already participated in webinars, summer schools, and numerous activities organized by Polytechnique Montréal’s Bureau d’appui et d’innovation pédagogique, whose goal is to assist professors to dynamically transform courses and educational activities. Overall, all of Polytechnique is hard at work, safeguarding and ensuring the scientific rigour for which Polytechnique is renowned, while offering students a stimulating experience despite physical distancing constraints that are gradually being relaxed in the province.

About Polytechnique Montréal

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal, technological university, is one of Canada’s largest engineering education and research institutions, and ranks first in Québec in terms of the scope and range of its engineering research. It is located on the Université de Montreal campus, the largest French-language university campus in the Americas. With over 52,500 graduates to date, Polytechnique Montréal has educated 22% of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec’s current membership. Polytechnique offers more than 120 programs taught by 285 professors, welcomes over 9,000 students yearly, and has an annual operating budget of $255 million, including a research budget of nearly $100 million.

To learn more, visit the Polytechnique Montréal’s Women and Engineering website.