Programs

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Program

Description

Research Areas

Structure

Particulars

Professional Master in ATDR

Professional Master’s program providing access to the title of urban planner.

  • Regional development
  • Urban planning
  • Environmental ecology
  • Transportation
  • Environment

2 years, full time (5 semesters)

12 elective courses
Essay
+3 prerequisites courses may be required.

  • Practice-oriented program (20 months full-time)
  • Admission: Fall, Winter (per availability)
  • Possible internship during the summer session
  • Possible study abroad
  • Personalised program
  • Can be combined with a Master’s of Science degree (M.Sc.) in Architecture (dual-degree)

Research Master in ATDR

Research Master’s program providing access to the title of urban planner.

  • Urban dynamics
  • Regional vitality
  • Environmental protection
  • Transportation
  • Innovation in Planning Techniques

2 years, full time (5 semesters)

4 semesters dedicated to research
4 elective courses
Master’s project presentation

  • Research-oriented program
  • Financial aide available through bursaries, grants or work contracts
  • The possibility to conduct a research internship abroad
  • 2 year program
  • Admission: Fall, Winter, Summer

Dual Master’s Program (ATDR + Urban Design)

Dual Master’s program providing access to the title of urban planner and expertise in urban design.

  • Regional development
  • Urban planning
  • Environmental ecology
  • Transportation
  • Environment

3 years, full time (6 semesters)

Year 1: introductory courses
Year 2: essay / laboratory (ATDR)
Year 3: essay / project (urban design)

  • Practice-oriented
  • Speciality in urban design
  • 3-year (6 semesters) dual degree program.
  • Entry requirements must be met for each program independently
  • Admission: Fall, Winter

PhD PROGRAM

PhD in ATDR

Doctoral program leading to a PhD in aménagement du territoire et développement régional.

  • Urban dynamics
  • Regional vitality
  • Environmental protection
  • Transportation
  • Innovation in Planning Techniques

4 years, full time (12 semesters)

8-11 semesters dedicated to research

Year 1: 2 doctoral seminars
Year 2: Doctoral exam
Year 3: Elective courses
Year 4: Dissertation and defence

  • The possibility to access additional financial aide through bursaries, grants or assistantships during the first 4 years.
  • Foreign student exemption from additional student fees.
  • The opportunity to conduct a research internship
  • Participation in research activities at the Centre de recherche en aménagement et développement (CRAD)
  • Rolling admission (per financial and advisor availability)