Due to immigration regulations, only students of nationalities benefiting from the IEC (International Experience Canada) program, a young professional permit, are eligible to attend Studio Montréal.

The 'International design strategy' program

The 'International Design Strategy' program offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and understand other cultures, and to study or work in an intercultural context.

By the end of the program, students will be able to support companies in developing their innovation strategies in a global world.

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This program is tailored to immerse students in the field of technological entrepreneurship so that they understand its inner workings and peculiarities. With a strong professional emphasis, this program taught in French alternates periods of  internship in a company and courses. Design students will be immersed in the startups of the 8th best incubator in the world: the Centech.

Studio Montréal's program differs from that of other international studios. The first year alternates between week-long internships and week-long courses (21 weeks of courses and 18 weeks of internships over the year). The second year alternates periods of one-week internships with weeks of classes (15 weeks of internships and 18 weeks of classes).

It is a world-class incubator dedicated to deeptech companies with high growth potential that stand out in the fields of medical technologies, microelectronics and other smart objects, among others. The Centech has the opportunity to host in its premises the innovation cells of Canadian and international corporations with which the students will be able to collaborate.

Le Diplôme de design Bac +5 is awarded by the final jury to students who have obtained:

1. a minimum score of 800 points at the TOEIC test;
2. a score greater than or equal to 10/20, which breaks down as follows:

• for 40%, mark attributed to continuous monitoring,
• for 60%, mark obtained at the final defense relating to the student's path (end-of-study project, internship and any other element chosen by the student).

This program must be completed in its entirety to obtain certification and cannot be broken down into blocks. The course is taken as a whole and not in modules. Please contact us for information on equivalences.

This program leads to the Master's level degree - RNCP level 7 - RNCP36106 (published on 07-01-2022) - approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, which confers the grade of Master.

This program is open to all applicants who either:


• hold a Bachelor’s Degree in design or equivalent, or

• have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies in design or equivalent, equating to at least 180 ECTS credits

You may apply before actually receiving the degree or having completed your undergraduate studies. However, admission will only take effect once the degree is obtained or the undergraduate credits have been validated.


Applicants whose level we assess to be insufficient may be recommended to follow a semester or a full year in our 3rd year of DN MADE / International Class before entering the master’s program.

Final admission will only take effect when the necessary visa is obtained, if applicable.




• French students and European Union students: €8,900 per year
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Non-European Union students: €9,900 per year

+ CVEC (Student and campus life contribution): contribution set at just under €103

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The school itself does not offer any scholarship. However, according to your country of residence and your particular situation, different possibilities may be available to finance your studies in France: government grants, funding granted by international organizations and NGOs, private fellowships...

Campus France has a scholarship search engine which may help you identify a scholarship available in your situation (country of residence, degree being prepared etc.)

Final admission will only take effect when the necessary visa is obtained, if applicable.


You will need to take the necessary steps to obtain your IEC (International Experience Canada) visa for Le Studio Montréal.

This type of visa resulted from an agreement between Canada and certain countries, we draw your attention to the fact that not all countries are eligible.

For more information, please inquire on the official website of the Government of Canada.

Students admitted to Le Studio Montréal in the 4th year of the Master's level degree program will start their studies on September 2025.

This date is provided for information purposes only and is subject to change.

Deputy Executive Director
Stéphane Gouret

Le Studio Montreal - program coordinator
Julie Le Ster

Assistant Head of program
Corentin Jouron

This program trains students to become global players understanding Canadian context better, and most of all, improve the ability to design for clients and employers from other cultures. It is a living experience that will change its participants, often opening up unexpected, exciting international career opportunities.

As all our master programs, this program leads to the Master’s level degree in design, certified by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and registered in the Registre National des Certifications Professionnelles (the French directory for vocational qualifications or RNCP) as a Level 7 Master’s level degree.

This program must be completed in its entirety to obtain certification and cannot be broken down into blocks. The course is taken as a whole and not in modules. Please contact us for information on equivalences.

The master’s level degree program confers the "Grade de master", and you can pursue your education at a PhD level.