QS World Ranking
#601
Acceptance Rate
45%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$19,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#9
Montreal
Application Deadline
March 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
14,000
students
International Students
28%
US Students
3%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Canada's first and top business school in bilingual Montreal, offering trilingual business education.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Canada's first business school (1907). Trilingual education (French, English, Spanish). Montreal is bilingual.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to HEC Montréal
Acceptance Rate
45%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 1
Instruction Language
French/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$19,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via HEC Montréal portal by February 1
- SAT/ACT accepted (no strict minimum for internationals)
- French B2+ required for French-track BBA; English track options available
- High school transcripts with competitive GPA
- Personal statement required
- Quebec MEQ pre-application required for French-track programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Summer trimester available for accelerated study.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- French/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$19,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 45%
- QS Best Student City (Montreal)
- #9 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓HEC Montréal Scholarship
- ✓Excellence Bursary
Cost of Living — Montreal, Canada
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,670
vs. avg US college student
12% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Montreal is one of North America's most affordable major cities. HEC campus is connected to Université de Montréal. Great food, arts, and nightlife at low cost.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at HEC Montréal as a US Student
HEC Montréal is located in Montreal, Canada and is ranked #601in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations. Instruction is offered in French/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$19,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 45%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 1. Scholarships available include the HEC Montréal Scholarship.