HEC Montréal École de Gestion

HEC Montréal École de Gestion is an educational institution of the state type, which has been active in scientific and academic activities since the 1907. The university currently has its own small campus in Montreal.

This is a secondary educational institution, where annually about 15,000 people successfully complete the course of study.

The curriculum is built on practice-oriented pedagogy with real case studies, simulations, role-playing games, oral presentations, and consulting projects in organizations. Classes are taught by recognized specialists in their fields with extensive professional experience.

Small groups ensure individual student support, and instruction is available in two languages. The school provides international experience opportunities — dual degrees and short-term international courses lasting 2–3 weeks.

The academic structure of the school covers all levels of management education:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.A.A.) — a three-year program with the option of bilingual instruction and a choice of 15 specializations,
• Master's degree — 15 specializations in management,
• MBA — 1 or 2 years of study with the option to personalize courses,
• EMBA — a joint program of McGill University and HEC Montréal for executives with 10+ years of experience,
• Doctoral program — a joint program with Concordia, McGill, and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), designed for four years, with 12 specializations,

Also available are graduate diplomas (DESS), certificates, microprograms of cycles 1, 2, and 3, as well as continuing education programs.

The quality of the school's research and teaching has been recognized by authoritative rankings: in the Financial Times Research Insights 2025 ranking, the school ranked 3rd in Canada, 5th in the French-speaking world, and 44th in the world.

The school's research activities include 36 research chairs, as well as 26 knowledge transfer centers and research groups. Research teams hold recognized leadership beyond Canada and operate within world-class infrastructure.

• The HEC Montréal doctoral program is one of the largest management doctoral programs in the world,
• The EMBA program was created as part of a partnership between McGill University and HEC Montréal,
• In-person open days are held in Montreal in October and January.

From year to year, the university successfully replenishes the lists of the best educational institutions in the country, and is also consistently included in the TOP of the best universities in the world.

The university has a huge scientific library. The university is currently a member of various associations and groups including the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), the University of Montreal, EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA and CBIE.

The school's programs are aimed at career advancement and preparation for management positions. Graduates gain access to the HEC Montréal Career Management Service and a business network of tens of thousands of alumni worldwide, opening broad opportunities for professional development.

The academic year at the university is divided in two semesters. The local residents and foreign students can apply for places at this higher education institution on the same conditions. Students face a choice - to study in person or remotely.

Tuition fees at HEC Montréal École de Gestion

All future bachelors and masters should be prepared for the fact that education at the university is paid. Part of the financial costs can be returned by receiving financial assistance in the form of a scholarship, subject to good academic performance.

Doctoral programs (PhD) provide tuition waivers and competitive funding for the first four years of study. In addition, students with good academic performance may be eligible for scholarship support.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision