HEC Montréal opened in 1907, making it Canada's oldest business school. Its main building is on the slope of Mount Royal in Côte-des-Neiges, beside Université de Montréal, and it added a downtown building in 2023. Teaching is mainly in French, but the BBA can be taken in English or trilingually, and the MBA runs in English. It holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official website: hec.ca
1907
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Université de Montréal
French, English and Spanish
CA$25,000 – CA$34,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate programmes
CA$13,000 – CA$17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on hec.ca before you apply.
BBA (English, French or trilingual)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 7.0
MSc Management (Business Analytics)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Management (Finance)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Canada's first business school, founded in 1907.
Triple-accredited programmes.
A trilingual BBA in French, English and Spanish.
Graduates join banks, consulting firms and industrial companies in Montreal.
French skills open up Quebec's job market and immigration routes.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Selected MSc
The main building sits on Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, next to Université de Montréal station on the blue metro line. The downtown building is near Bonaventure and the Old Port.
Montreal is bilingual, full of festivals and cheaper to rent in than Toronto or Vancouver. Winters are long and cold.
Letter of acceptance from HEC Montréal
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
BBA applications for September usually close on March 1. Graduate deadlines vary by programme, often in winter or early spring. Allow extra time for the CAQ and study permit.
Most programmes start in September. Some MSc specialisations also admit students in January.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from HEC Montréal. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The BBA, MSc in business analytics and finance, and the MBA attract most international students. French-taught programmes need proof of French; English-taught ones need IELTS 6.5-7.0. The MBA also asks for work experience and GMAT or GRE.
HEC Montréal offers entrance scholarships for international students, including some that reduce the international fee. Check the scholarship page for your programme.
