HEC Montréal
Strengths
HEC Montréal is triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and offers programmes in French, English and Spanish.
On the strength of its excellence in teaching and research, HEC Montréal is a French-language institution that is open to the world and firmly rooted in Quebec society, training management leaders who contribute responsibly to the success of organisations and to sustainable social development.
At HEC Montréal, students benefit from high-quality teaching recognised for its pragmatic approach and its relevance to today’s world. This is why we encourage dynamic learning based on practice and exchanges, including simulations, debates, role-playing, practical work, case studies and oral presentations.
Coming to HEC Montréal means taking advantage of a stimulating learning environment and experiencing Montréal, one of the most creative and welcoming cities in North America.
Major, Academics
You can take courses in English or French.
https://www.hec.ca/en/programs/language-requirements.html
More information: https://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/pre-arrival_guide/course_registration/business_courses/faq/courseregistrationfaq.html#141049
Campus
HEC Montréal welcomes members of its community to three avant-garde buildings that are resolutely sustainable and open to the world. Each of these locations aims to foster a dynamic learning environment at the cutting edge of management education needs.
The recently renovated Hélène-Desmarais building, located in the city centre, has almost 24,000 m2 to accommodate its activities. These new spaces include:
27 classrooms, a 296-seat amphitheatre, a modular conference and events centre…
A wide range of cultural and sporting activities are on offer https://www.hec.ca/etudiants/vie-sur-le-campus/culture-sports-loisirs/index.html and you can also join the many student associations https://www.hec.ca/etudiants/vie-sur-le-campus/vie-associative/index.html
To discover
Montréal is a dynamic university city, attracting some of the world’s top talent. The second largest city in North America in terms of the number of students per capita, it offers a stimulating environment for study and research. It’s also a vibrant city, internationally renowned for its diverse cultural life.
The city’s emblematic historic district, Old Montreal is distinguished by its typically European atmosphere and architecture. The little brick houses are reminiscent of some small French villages!
Mount Royal, also known as the Mountain, is the highest point in the city. At 233 metres high, this 190-hectare park is immense, the green lung of the city.
There are also a number of pleasant water-based activities not to be missed (cruises on the St Lawrence, jetskiing, excursions to the Lasalle rapids), but above all a pleasant stroll in a green setting with a beautiful view of the buildings in the centre.
An unusual way of discovering the other side of Montreal when it’s snowing and -30°C outside is to take a walk through the city’s underground tunnels, which link most of the major shopping complexes in the centre.
Less than 2 hours from Montreal, you’ll also have the chance to immerse yourself in nature: the Parc Oméga, 800 hectares of nature, free-roaming animals, fir forests and endless lakes, the Parc des chutes Dorwin in Rawdon and the Mont Tremblant region.
Good to know
Montreal is also, and above all, Canada’s cultural capital, with some 250 theatres and concert halls, and over 90 festivals organised throughout the year.
Music festivals (Igloofest, Francopholies), gastronomy, cinema, circus, sporting events (Formula 1 Grand Prix, marathon…), parades and parades, there’s bound to be something to keep you busy during your stay. If you’re visiting Montreal in winter, don’t miss the Montreal High Lights Festival.
Average temperatures are around -10° in winter and 20° in summer, but beware: they can regularly drop to -30° on certain winter days and 35° in high summer. What’s more, several centimetres of snow are a regular occurrence in winter, so remember to bring warm, waterproof boots.
What's going on?
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Eligibility
Score TOEFL required: 550
ICD PGE
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of August
End of lectures and exams: mid-December
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early January
End of courses and exams: end of April
more information: https://www.hec.ca/en/students/calendars-deadlines/index.html
Procedures
Passport valid for six months after your return date.
French nationals do not need a visa but a study permit.
https://www.educanada.ca/study-plan-etudes/before-avant/permits-visas-permis.aspx?lang=fra
https://www.hec.ca/etudiants/etudiants-etrangers/avant-votre-depart/obtenir-autorisations-entree-et-sejour/index.html
All exchange students must subscribe to HEC Montréal’s Cowan health insurance plan. The health insurance scheme covers prescription drugs, medical expenses and hospitalisation costs. No other private health insurance scheme is accepted. Payment must be made on arrival by credit card or international bank card only.
The cost is:
$396 CA for a semester
$605 CA for 2 semesters
Students who are French citizens may be exempted from HEC Montréal’s compulsory health insurance scheme by being covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
To be eligible, students must be citizens and residents of France.
To validate your eligibility and obtain further information, you should refer to
the RAMQ website.
Accommodation
HEC Montréal provides a number of platforms for finding off-campus accommodation:
https://www.getyourplace.com/en
https://www.studentflat.ca/
https://irielocation.com/
Student residences are also available:
https://www.hec.ca/etudiants/vie-sur-le-campus/logement/residence-hec-montreal/index.html (around 1000$CA)
Les résidences de l’Université de Montréal starting from 600 $CA
