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HEC Montreal

About HEC Montreal

HEC Montreal was established in 1907 and is a part of the Université de Montréal, which is situated in Canada. It was the first business and management school to open in Canada and was founded by the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. It holds accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It was the first institution in America to be granted accreditation by these esteemed bodies. Universities Canada, Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), and the Canadian Bureau for International Education are all affiliated with the institution (CBIE).

The school's main structure is located on the Cote-Sainte-Catherine Campus. The 1996-built structure includes cutting-edge learning environments with cutting-edge equipment. The school's initial main structure, commonly referred to as the Decelles campus, was opened for business in 1970. Currently, the structure serves as the secondary structure and houses the academic resources for the Ph.D. and Master of Science in Administration programmes. The University-de-Montreal Metro Station is close to the campus.

Numerous bachelor's and master's degree programmes in a variety of business and management fields are offered by HEC Montreal. Three delivery methods are available for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme: French, Bilingual (French and English), and Trilingual (French, English, and Spanish). The school offers quick graduate courses in a variety of topics, including business analytics, user experience, supply chain management, and more. 25 certificates in the field of business are offered by the school. On its online learning portal EDUlib, it also offers free online courses.

Around 14,356 students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds attend the institution, and 285 professors with expertise in every area of business teach there. A total of 10,521 undergraduate students and 3,708 graduate students have signed up for the programme. There are almost 4,149 international students from roughly 151 different countries. The school's academic faculty is made up of highly skilled and knowledgeable affiliates who work full- and part-time.

There are more than 95,800 alumni from HEC Montreal worldwide. Stephane Bedard, a lawyer and politician from Canada, Marie Gibeau, a politician from Canada, Anne-Marie Gelinas, a TV and film producer, Thierry Vandal, the CEO of Hydro-Québec, Charles-Albert Poissant, a businessman, Daniel Paille, a politician and economist from Canada, Louis R. Chênevert, an entrepreneur, Antoine Arnault, the CEO of Berluti, and François Legault are some of the school' (Businessman and Politician). Its alumni association speaks for the graduates from all over the world and honours and appreciates their accomplishments. Additionally, it strives to forge ties between the school's alumni and its present students.

Why HEC Montreal?

  • The first business school in Canada was HEC Montreal.
  • Over 13,000 students attend the well regarded business school HEC Montreal.
  • More than 4,300 foreign students from 140 nations attend HEC Montreal.
  • It houses Canada's largest bilingual business library.

HEC Montreal Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 1 year CAD 49000
Management (3 Courses) 16 Month - 2 Year CAD 18420 - CAD 20625

HEC Montreal Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Management IELTS , TOEFL , GMAT , GRE
MBA IELTS , TOEFL , GMAT , GRE

HEC Montreal International Student Admissions

HEC Montreal accepts applications from international students. It requires applicants to be proficient in both English and French and demonstrate the same by meeting minimum language requirements. Some programs like BBA are offered in 3 mediums that include only French, bilingual (English and French), and trilingual (English, French and Spanish).
Application portalOnline portal
Application fee – 282.52 CAD
Basic Admission Requirements: 

  • Copy of official transcript from the previous year.
  • Copy of official transcript of the first quarter of the current year
  • Expected results in IB exams
  • Proof of compliance with language requirements both English and French
  • Official translation of documents

Language Proficiency Test Score for International Students

An international applicant must provide proof of language proficiency in English as well as French.

English language proficiency requirements: Each international applicant must demonstrate his or her English language proficiency. This can be done through any of the following ways:

  1. College diploma in an English-speaking establishment
  2. High school diploma entirely in English
  3. HEC Montreal equivalent language test from another English-speaking university
  4. Three years/ 90 credits of university-level courses (at an English-speaking university) solely in English
  5. English as second language proficiency certificate from a recognized institution with 30 credits
  6. Results of any of the English language proficiency tests mentioned in the table below with a score higher than minimum expected score:
Test Intermediate - Advanced Advanced
HECTOPE B-, B, B+ A-, A
IELTS (academic) 5.5, 6, 6.5 7, 7.5, 8
TOEFL (IBT) 72 – 94 95 - 114
TOEIC 601 – 780 781 - 959
BI (SL, HL) - A2 succeeded with "4."
AP 4 -
SAT 700/700 -
BULATS 60 - 74 75 - 89
CAMBRIDGE First (FCE) passed with "C." Advanced (CAE) passed with "C."
LS CEGEP Course 102 103

HEC Montreal Highlights

Established 1907
University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Academic Calendar Semesters
Student Enrollment 15,180
International Students 4,144
Countries Represented 144
Alumni 100,800+
Financial Aid Scholarships, loans, and Bursaries

 

Approximate expenses for one exchange term

Accommodation $3,500*
Food / Meals (5 months) $2,000
Local transportation $225
Personal expenses $1,500
Health insurance (compulsory) $396 (for a one-term exchange)
$605 (for a two-term exchange)
$0 (If your home country is Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden)
Immigration procedures (if required) CAQ: $120
Study permit: $150
Temporary resident visa (multiple entries): $100
TOTAL (per term) $7,000 to $9,000

 

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

HEC Montreal Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 0

Postgraduate

$ 45,000

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 11,000

Campus accommodation

$ 5,300

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.