DESS en apprentissage automatique (Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning, with Mila)

DESS en apprentissage automatique (Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning, with Mila) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at universite-de-montreal in Montreal, Canada. It takes 30 credits: two full-time terms plus an internship term, with intakes in Autumn 2027 (apply 1 August 2026 to 1 February 2027).

universite-de-montreal is a public institution, ranked =162 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$23,338 a year, about ₹15.6 lakh.

2026–2027 DESS rate of $11,668.77 per full-time term × 2 terms; internship term charged separately

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.

General entry requirements at universite-de-montreal for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's in Computer Science: a B.Sc. in computer science or a related degree with at least 3.0 out of 4.3, and at least 40 credits in computer science and maths.
• Most master's applications for autumn 2027 are open from 1 August 2026 to 1 February 2027; DIRO lists 1 September for winter entry.
• You can usually apply without a research supervisor but must find one by the end of the first term. Mila supervisors must be secured before acceptance into the thesis master's.
• Allow 3 to 6 months for the university decision, the Quebec CAQ and the study permit.

For this course: Course descriptions are in French; confirm the teaching language with the department.

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This course starts in: Autumn 2027 (apply 1 August 2026 to 1 February 2027).

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 and birth certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
• Transcripts for all university studies and degree certificates
• French test result (TFI, DELF/DALF or TEF) where required
• Two recommendation letters for some master's programmes
• Graduate application fee of $96.50 (as listed by DIRO)

• UdeM exemption scholarship for international students – bachelor's

  Bachelor's degree programmes

  Value: Level A: $14,436 a year; Level B: $6,879.60 a year (2026–2027, full time, 30 credits), deducted from tuition

  International students (not French or francophone Belgian) admitted to a full bachelor's degree, with valid CAQ and study permit, enrolled full time. Awarded automatically on academic record; files below Level B get nothing.

  Official page

• UdeM exemption scholarship for international students – master's

  Master's

  Value: $15,916.05 a year for research master's; $11,334.60 a year for other master's (2026–2027)

  International students (not French or francophone Belgian) admitted to a master's, enrolled full time with valid study permits. Assessed automatically after you apply.

  Official page

• UdeM exemption scholarship for international students – PhD

  Doctorate

  Value: Full waiver of the additional international tuition: $24,067.80 a year (three terms, 2026–2027)

  International doctoral students enrolled full time with valid study permits.

  Official page

Université de Montréal (UdeM) opened in 1878 as the Montreal campus of Université Laval and became independent in 1920. It is one of Canada's largest research universities and, with its affiliated schools HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal, teaches about 67,000 students.

UdeM is best known internationally for artificial intelligence. Its computer science department (DIRO) works closely with Mila, the Quebec AI institute, and offers a master's in computer science with options in machine learning and AI, and a graduate diploma (DESS) in machine learning run with Mila. It is also strong in health sciences, statistics and bioinformatics.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analyticscape-breton-university16 months (36 credits), in person; 420-hour internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics and Technology ManagementConcordia University2 years (45 credits, thesis); co-op option · C$20,211 / year
• Data Analytics (Post-Degree Diploma)douglas-college1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college30 weeks (2 terms) · C$18,607 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college3 terms · C$18,920 / year

More courses at universite-de-montreal

• Maîtrise en informatique (Master's in Computer Science) – course-based or internship track45 credits; usually 3 to 4 terms full time · C$23,338 / year
• Maîtrise en informatique avec mémoire (research master's in Computer Science)45 credits, with a thesis · C$21,349 / year
• Baccalauréat en informatique (Bachelor's in Computer Science)3 years full time (90 credits); co-op option with three work terms · C$30,773 / year
• 4-year Bachelor in Fundamental and Applied Sciences (preparatory pathway)4 years: a 30-credit first year of preparatory and discipline courses, then the chosen bachelor's · C$30,773 / year
• Maîtrise en statistique (M.Sc. Statistics, General or Biostatistics option)45 credits; at least three terms full time, with a four-month internship in some tracks · C$23,338 / year
• Master's in Bioinformatics45 credits; research (thesis) or internship option · C$23,338 / 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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