HEC Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
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Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Information checked against official university sources · How we review guides
Overview
Quick Facts
| Location | Montreal, Quebec |
|---|---|
| School Type | Comprehensive teaching and applied-program university |
| Directory Size | Large university |
| Campus Setting | Major-city campus environment |
| Ranking Signal | No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide |
| Program Strengths | Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Analytics |
Start with campus and program fit, then verify official admissions, residence, and cost details before building the final application list.
Admissions Planning
Fall 2027 BBA admissions planning
Direct BBA and preparatory year are different entry routes
HEC Montréal does not apply one universal high-school average to every applicant. Quebec DEC students can enter the 90-credit BBA directly. Most Canadian and international secondary-school applicants use the 30-credit preparatory year, while direct BBA applicants from outside Quebec normally bring a qualifying university or preparatory year.
Quebec DEC minimum
R score 27.5
Plus the three published college mathematics courses.
Ontario preparatory route
80% overall + 80% math
Six Grade 12 U/M courses and MHF4U or MCV4U.
French at admission
Intermediate-advanced (B2)
For both the French and bilingual BBA streams.
Fall 2027 evidence boundary
Standing deadlines are live; the cycle calendar is not
The live BBA page publishes March 1 for Canadian applicants and February 1 for international applicants. The preparatory-year page publishes February 1. HEC does not yet label a Fall 2027 opening date or public 2027–2028 academic calendar, so those remain pending.
Entry routes
| Route | Published minimum | Planning boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec DEC to the 90-credit BBA | DEC, R score 27.5, and three specified college math courses | Applicants between 25 and 27.499 may receive a conditional offer. Below 25, HEC publishes a separate DEC-plus-30-university-credit route. |
| Canadian high school to preparatory year | Normally 80% overall and 80% in the province-specific advanced math | Ontario applicants present six Grade 12 U/M courses plus MHF4U or MCV4U. This four-year route is distinct from direct BBA entry. |
| Canadian high school to direct BBA | High-school diploma plus 30 university credits at 2.7/4.3 (B-) | The university year must include differential calculus, linear/vector algebra, and integral calculus or another eligible quantitative course at B-. |
| International secondary school to preparatory year | Country-specific credential, result, and mathematics standard | Examples include France's mention Bien with the published mathematics sequence, IB 32 points with six subjects, or the general 80% plus advanced-math route. |
| International post-secondary preparation to direct BBA | ECG preparatory year, 60 ECTS, or 30 university credits | HEC publishes 12/20 for the 60-ECTS route and 2.7/4.3 (B-) for the 30-credit route, with the required mathematics. |
| Partner institution international pathway | Partner nomination and pathway-specific academic preparation | The 1+1+2, 2+2, and 3+2 pathways are partner arrangements, not an open alternative application route for every international student. |
Fall 2027 checkpoints
Direct BBA deadline — Canadian citizens and permanent residents
March 1, 2027
HEC's live standing Fall deadline is March 1; the page does not label a separate Fall 2027 cycle table.
Direct BBA deadline — international applicants
February 1, 2027
Live standing Fall deadline on the BBA page.
BBA with preparatory year deadline
February 1, 2027
Live standing Fall deadline; there is no Winter or Summer admission.
Fall 2027 application opening
Pending
No reviewed first-party page publishes a cycle-specific opening date.
Fall 2027 academic calendar
Pending
The public calendar currently ends with Summer 2027; term dates should not be inferred.
Language is part of admission, not an afterthought
HEC maps intermediate-advanced French to B2: TEF or TCF 400–499, DELF/DALF B2, or another accepted schooling/program route. The bilingual stream uses HEC's own English test before the term. After admission, use the study-permit guide for the immigration layer.
Standing Fall schedule used for Fall 2027 planning
Standing direct-BBA Fall deadlines
HEC publishes March 1 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and February 1 for international applicants.
HEC Montréal: BBA program, admission routes, costs, and entrance awards · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 application opening
No reviewed first-party page publishes a cycle-specific Fall 2027 application opening date.
Monitor the admission application pages rather than inferring an opening date.
HEC Montréal: BBA admission application and document process · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
Ontario preparatory-year minimum
Ontario applicants present six Grade 12 U/M courses averaging at least 80% and at least 80% in MHF4U or MCV4U.
HEC Montréal: BBA with preparatory year program and admission routes · Verified August 16, 2026
Current requirements
French admission level
French and bilingual BBA applicants need intermediate-advanced French, mapped by HEC to B2, including TEF/TCF 400–499 or DELF/DALF B2.
HEC Montréal: Approved French tests and proficiency thresholds · Verified August 16, 2026
Programs and Pathways
BBA structure and program fit
One BBA, two admission lengths, multiple academic pathways
The direct route is a 90-credit, three-year BBA. The preparatory route adds 30 credits and one year, then leads into the same BBA. Within the degree, students complete a broad management core before the specialization, mixed-option, or personalized phase.
BBA
90 credits: 54-credit core plus 36-credit specialization phase
Two current admission streams—French and bilingual—with 15 specialization areas including one mixed-only option.
BBA with preparatory year
30-credit preparatory year followed by the 90-credit BBA
A four-year route for applicants whose secondary credential does not yet meet direct-entry preparation.
Bilingual mention
At least 30 BBA credits in French and 30 in English
Requires intermediate-advanced English on HECTOPE before program completion; admission itself does not request an external English score.
International mobility mention
Exchange, Campus Abroad, or internship abroad
Mobility is an optional BBA experience with selection and program-planning constraints.
AGIR track
Active, practical, group-based learning across the first three terms
Selection is required; it is not the default route for every BBA student.
Polytechnique Montréal double degree
Later-entry BBA plus engineering pathway
Applicants must already be in the BBA and meet the internal credit/GPA rules; this is not first-year direct admission.
Applied learning is built into the portfolio
The official program rules allow a combined maximum of 12 program credits from internships, project courses, and Campus Abroad, including no more than nine internship credits. The trading room adds 21 Bloomberg terminals and market simulations for BBA and other HEC programs.
Current program
BBA curriculum structure
The BBA combines a 54-credit compulsory core and a 36-credit specialization phase.
HEC Montréal: Official 2025–2026 BBA program description · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
Specialization breadth
HEC publishes 15 BBA specialization areas, one offered as a mixed option only, plus mixed and personalized options.
HEC Montréal: Official 2025–2026 BBA program description · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
Bilingual mention
The bilingual mention requires at least 30 program credits in French, 30 in English, and intermediate-advanced HECTOPE proficiency before completion.
HEC Montréal: Official 2025–2026 BBA program description · Verified August 16, 2026
Current program
AGIR selectable track
AGIR spans the first three BBA terms with active, practical, group-based learning and requires selection.
HEC Montréal: Official 2025–2026 BBA program description · Verified August 16, 2026
Official HEC Montréal program sources
Residence and Campus Fit
Darlington and off-campus planning
HEC has a residence, but only 40 rooms and no broad guarantee
Darlington prioritizes international and out-of-Montréal BBA students in first year or the preparatory year. For 2026–2027 its first-come, first-served rooms filled after the April pre-registration event, so an applicant should plan an off-campus alternative.
HEC-operated residence
HEC Montréal–Darlington: 40 renters
Priority is for international or out-of-Montréal BBA students in first year or preparatory year.
2026–2027 monthly rate
$1,045–$1,350
Private furnished room in a shared two- or three-bedroom apartment; Wi-Fi, heat, electricity, and laundry are included.
Lease period
August 14, 2026–May 15, 2027
Nine months; the confirmation deposit equals one month's rent.
2026–2027 availability
Fully booked; waiting list only
Reservations were first-come, first-served after the April 7, 2026 pre-registration event.
Fall 2027 rates and guarantee
Pending; no general guarantee published
HEC has not released a 2027–2028 residence cycle, and 40 rooms cannot be treated as a broad first-year guarantee.
Fall 2027 housing is not published yet
Do not carry the $1,045–$1,350 range into 2027–2028 or describe residence as guaranteed. HEC's rental guide lists other student residences and private-market planning resources for Montreal.
Current housing
Darlington residence capacity
The HEC Montréal–Darlington residence houses 40 renters, primarily international or out-of-Montréal BBA students in first year or preparatory year.
HEC Montréal: HEC Montréal–Darlington residence rates and reservations · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027
Current Darlington rates
For 2026–2027, room rates range from $1,045 to $1,350 per month on a nine-month lease.
HEC Montréal: HEC Montréal–Darlington residence rates and reservations · Verified August 16, 2026
Current housing policy
No broad first-year guarantee
HEC uses a first-come, first-served pre-registration process and prioritization, not a general first-year room guarantee.
HEC Montréal: HEC Montréal–Darlington residence rates and reservations · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 residence rates and dates
HEC has not published the 2027–2028 Darlington rate table, pre-registration event, or lease period.
Use the current rates only as a labelled 2026–2027 baseline.
HEC Montréal: HEC Montréal–Darlington residence rates and reservations · Verified August 16, 2026
Official HEC Montréal housing sources
Housing and Location Questions
| Campus Setting | Major-city campus environment |
|---|---|
| Residence | Check residence guarantee rules, first-year room styles, meal plans, deposit deadlines, and off-campus housing pressure. |
| City Fit | Students should compare transit, weather, cost of living, safety, and community feel in Montreal. |
| Commuting | If living off campus, map commute time to classes, labs, placements, and evening activities before committing. |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid
Tuition categories and entrance awards
Residency, citizenship, and language of study can change the rate
HEC publishes Quebec, Canadian, Canadian-with-supplement, and international categories. Eligible French and francophone Belgian undergraduates can receive the Canadian rate. The current BBA and preparatory-year PDFs cover Fall 2026 through Summer 2027—not Fall 2027.
90-credit BBA — Quebec rate
$14,818.14
The official table totals $9,352.80 tuition plus $5,465.34 institutional fees.
90-credit BBA — Canadian rate
$34,656.84
The program page rounds this to $34,700; residency and language of study determine the applicable Canadian category.
90-credit BBA — international rate
$102,434.04
The program page rounds this to $102,500; mandatory international health insurance is not included.
30-credit preparatory year
$5,113.98 / $11,726.88 / $34,319.28
Official Quebec, Canadian, and international totals for Fall 2026 plus Winter 2027; health insurance is additional where applicable.
Fall 2027 / 2027–2028 tuition
Pending
The fetched fee PDFs cover Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027 only.
Entrance award ladder
| Applicant group | Current amount | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec CEGEP/college entrants | $3,000 / $4,500 / $6,000 | Automatic at R scores 32–33.999, 34–35.999, and 36+ respectively. |
| Canadian students from outside Quebec | $3,000 / $4,500 / $6,000 | Competitive academic-file assessment; no separate scholarship form. |
| International students | $14,500 | Competitive academic-file assessment; paid in two instalments. |
| French and francophone Belgian exemption users | Not eligible for these admission scholarships | The undergraduate fee agreement instead provides the Canadian rate. |
| Fall 2027 award amounts | Latest available | The live program page warns that amounts and conditions may change without notice. |
2026–2027
Current 90-credit BBA totals
For Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 pricing, the official 90-credit totals are $14,818.14 Quebec, $34,656.84 Canadian, and $102,434.04 international.
HEC Montréal: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 BBA fee table · Verified August 16, 2026
2026–2027
Current 30-credit preparatory-year totals
The official totals are $5,113.98 Quebec, $11,726.88 Canadian, and $34,319.28 international for Fall 2026 plus Winter 2027.
HEC Montréal: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 preparatory-year fee table · Verified August 16, 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2027 tuition
The reviewed official tables stop at Summer 2027 and do not publish 2027–2028 BBA or preparatory-year tuition.
Do not index the current amounts forward.
HEC Montréal: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 BBA fee table · Verified August 16, 2026
Current award page
Current domestic entrance-award ladder
HEC publishes $3,000, $4,500, and $6,000 admission scholarships for qualifying Quebec and other Canadian BBA entrants, paid in two instalments.
HEC Montréal: BBA program, admission routes, costs, and entrance awards · Verified August 16, 2026
Official HEC Montréal tuition and award sources
Cost Planning
| Tuition | Tuition depends on program, student status, and year. Verify domestic and international tuition on the official fee schedule. |
|---|---|
| Scholarships | Check automatic entrance awards, competitive major awards, faculty scholarships, and international-student awards. |
| Living Costs | Budget for residence or rent, food, books, transit, health insurance, winter clothing, and emergency funds. |
| Proof of Funds | International students should confirm current study-permit financial requirements and school-specific cost estimates. |
Student Life and Support
Fit Signals
| Community | Large university profile: compare class feel, access to professors, student clubs, and how easy it is to build community. |
|---|---|
| Student Supports | Review academic advising, accessibility services, mental health supports, international student services, and writing centres. |
| Clubs and Leadership | Look for discipline clubs, cultural groups, entrepreneurship programs, varsity/intramural sports, and volunteering. |
| First-Year Transition | Ask how orientation, peer mentorship, residence programming, and advising help students settle in. |
Co-op, Research, and Career Outcomes
Internships, projects, and mobility
HEC uses credited internships, not one universal co-op stream
Depending on the specialization, a BBA student can credit up to three internships and nine credits. Academic approval is separate from the job search: the student first obtains an offer, then submits it for review against GPA, duration, and management-level duties.
Credited internships
Up to 3 internships / 9 credits
Current BBA internship policy.
Approval GPA
Minimum 2.0 at application and afterward
Current BBA internship policy.
Minimum duration
140 hours across at least 10 weeks
Current BBA internship policy.
Registration fee
Tuition equivalent to a 3-credit course
Current BBA internship policy.
Placement boundary
Students obtain an offer before requesting academic approval
Current BBA internship policy.
Other work-integrated options
Project courses can recognize a research project, community work, competition, or multidisciplinary assignment for up to six credits. Exchange normally lasts one term, while the international-mobility mention can also be earned through Campus Abroad or an internship abroad.
Current BBA internship policy
BBA credited internship limit
Depending on specialization, students can credit up to three internships and nine credits within the 90-credit BBA.
HEC Montréal: BBA credited internship rules and approval process · Verified August 16, 2026
Current BBA internship policy
Internship duration
A credited BBA internship must include at least 140 hours across at least 10 weeks.
HEC Montréal: BBA credited internship rules and approval process · Verified August 16, 2026
Current BBA internship policy
Internship placement is not guaranteed
The approval process begins only after the student has obtained an offer; HEC does not assign every student an internship.
HEC Montréal: BBA credited internship rules and approval process · Verified August 16, 2026
Current BBA exchange
Exchange duration and timing
BBA exchange is limited to one term, normally in second year or the first term of third year, while the student remains enrolled and pays tuition to HEC Montréal.
HEC Montréal: BBA exchange timing and enrolment terms · Verified August 16, 2026
Official HEC Montréal internship and mobility sources
Career Planning
| Experiential Learning | Check whether your target program offers co-op, internships, clinical placements, practicums, studios, field schools, or research terms. |
|---|---|
| Career Services | Compare job boards, employer partnerships, resume support, interview preparation, and alumni mentoring. |
| Research Access | For graduate-school or professional-school pathways, look for undergraduate research assistant roles and lab access. |
| Outcome Questions | Ask where graduates work or study next, and whether outcomes differ by program, co-op stream, or campus. |
HEC Montréal applicants need to distinguish the 90-credit direct BBA from the four-year preparatory route, match their Quebec, Canadian, international, or partner preparation to the correct mathematics and French requirements, and use the live standing deadlines without inventing a Fall 2027 opening or calendar. They should keep 2026–2027 tuition and Darlington rates labelled as current evidence, apply the France and francophone-Belgium exemption rules carefully, avoid treating 40 first-come rooms as a residence guarantee, and distinguish credited internships from a universal co-op placement.
HEC Montréal admission requirements FAQs
Direct answers on HEC Montréal's direct and preparatory BBA routes, standing Fall 2027 deadlines, French requirements, current tuition categories, exemptions, entrance awards, Darlington residence, specializations, internships, project courses, and international mobility.
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology
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