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In the fall of 2026, the INRS will gradually begin moving the teams at the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre into new spaces at its Laval Campus. The first phase of this project will involve teams in telecommunications division.
About the relocation
This relocation will promote the emergence of new scientific synergies between the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications teams and those at the Armand–Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre, while also reducing the number of non-academic spaces occupied by the INRS. This move will be carried out in phases from the fall of 2026 until 2030. Work on some of these phases is well underway, including on the move of the telecommunications teams, whereas other phases are still in the planning stage. Please view the calendar for details.
See the calendar (coming soon)Affected programs
If you submit an application for admission to the doctoral program in telecommunications (3670) or the master’s program in telecommunications (3404) for the fall 2026 semester or a subsequent semester, please bear in mind that these programs will be relocating to our Laval Campus in the fall of 2026.
Thus, courses will begin at our downtown Montreal (Bonaventure) site before moving to the Laval Campus in the fall of 2026.
Location of the Laval campus
The Laval Campus is located in Laval, on North Shore of Montréal.
The INRS Laval campus, located in the heart of Laval’s Biotech City, is home to the Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre, which contributes to Quebec-led initiatives in research, training and technology transfer aimed at screening, prevention and the improvement of human, animal and environmental health. The campus also houses the National Experimental Biology Laboratory and several members of INRS administration departments, and it is getting set to receive the teams from the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre. These teams generate scientific and technological advances in the leading-edge fields of advanced materials, nanotechnologies, photonics, telecommunications, and sustainable energy.
Addresses of sites
The two centres are thus separated by a considerable distance. Using public transit, the trip between the two sites takes about 50-60 minutes, depending on the time and the day.
INRS urges students to consider this when applying for admission and planning their study-related logistics. The following section presents the aspects to consider, along with the available resources.
Bonaventure campus
Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre
Place Bonaventure
800 Rue de La Gauchetière
Portail Nord-Ouest, suite 6900
Montréal QC H5A 1K6
How to get there
By public transit
The area is well served by the Société de transport de Laval bus network.
The other option is to take one of the bus lines from Laval (STL) or Montreal (STM), which connect the Centre to the Cartier metro station on the orange metro line.
The company Exo also offers public transit on the North Shore of Montreal via its commuter train service.
By car
Located near Autoroute 15, the Centre is easily accessible by car. Paid parking is offered on site.
An exceptional site
The Laval site offers a host of advantages, which make it an exceptional place to study: It houses a childcare centre, a sprawling green space conducive to relaxation, a cafeteria, together with recently renovated installations and a modern fitness training facility. In short, the site offers a complete and stimulating environment in support of your success.
Tentative schedule
Work operations aimed at preparing the rooms are in progress. The move is scheduled to take place between October and December of 2026.
The next steps in the relocation project will be announced here as it continues to progress.
Impacts on academic studies
INRS is working to ensure that there are no interruptions to academic activities. This requires proper planning. Students are asked to contact their program directors to find out if arrangements related academic activities need to be made during the transition.
Support for students
As part of your orientation, you will be given an INRS email address along with access to the Hublot intranet to ensure that you receive all the information you need concerning the move.
Housing
If you are completing a master’s degree or a doctorate in telecommunications, your course of study will begin at our Place Bonaventure offices in downtown Montreal in August 2026, before continuing at our Laval campus during the fall.
We therefore invite you to plan your housing accordingly and consider your travel to and from the campus when choosing your place of residence.
For further details and to view useful resources, please view the Finding an accommodation in Quebec page on our website.
Students can also view the LIKEHOME.INFO site.
If you have any questions, please write to