HEC Montreal
HEC Montreal
Situated in the bilingual and vibrant Montréal, HEC Montréal is the affiliated business school of the University of Montréal and, founded in 1907, is the oldest management school in Canada. HEC Montréal is an internationally renowned institution with expert academics in all management fields and has triple-crown accreditation for business schools.
Academic highlights
Founded in 1907 by the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain, HEC Montréal, the French acronym for École des Hautes Études commerciales de Montréal, has become one of the top locations for management training and research in Canada. Units are taught in English and French.
HEC Montréal Exchange Program presentation
Location
The second-largest city in Canada, Montréal is a vibrant and cosmopolitan location where French is the most common language. Despite cold winters, it is the home of many cultural festivals held year-round.
Did you know?
HEC Montréal is truly international, with one-third of students coming from overseas.
Language of Instruction | English, French |
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters |
Academic Level | Undergraduate |
Minimum Result Required | Partner entry requirement of 2.7 GPA |
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 77% WAM |
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 3-5 places |
Green | |
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia |
Agreement Scope | Business and Economics |
Handbook/Catalogue
See HEC Montréal's Course (unit) Portal.
Consult the list of courses under the heading 'What are the courses available for exchange students?' here, as any courses you register for that are not on the list will be removed.
Academic restrictions
- Students are required to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (four courses, may include one language course).
- Students are not permitted to study more than five Business courses per semester.
Language requirements
- French, English and Spanish are the languages of instruction at HEC Montréal. As an indication only, a minimum score of French TFI of 750 is recommended for students wishing to take Business courses in French.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits | 15 credits |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits | 30 credits |
Academic Calendar
HEC Montréal's Winter semester (Monash semester 1): early January – late April
HEC Montréal's Fall semester (Monash semester 2): late August – late December
See HEC Montréal's Academic Calendar here.
Banking and finance | Econometrics and business statistics | Economics | English as an international language |
French language & culture studies | Information technology | Management | Marketing |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
HEC Montréal provides information on a variety of accommodation options: residence halls near the HEC Montréal campus, off-campus housing for exchange student and support for students seeking private accommodation.
Visas
As a general rule, Australian citizens do not need a study permit if they plan to participate in a university exchange program in Canada that lasts no more than six months. Every Australian citizen entering Canada for less than six months, however, will still require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) which can be purchased online. For more information on visas, please refer to the website of the High Commission of Canada in Australia.
HEC Montréal also provide advice on visas, which can be found here.
Health and insurance
It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students to purchase the Cowan Health Insurance Plan from HEC Montréal. The Health Insurance Plan covers prescription drugs, medical and hospital expenses. No other private health insurance plan is accepted.
HEC provides further information on compulsory health insurance for exchange students.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Cost of living
HEC Montréal estimated that exchange students will spend around $8,000-$9,000 CAD per semester.
HEC provides additional advice on the cost of living for students here.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
HEC Montréal has noted that having a laptop is mandatory for many courses.
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