Founded in 1907, HEC Montréal offers internationally renowned management education and research. It is the oldest business school in Canada and was also the first school in North America to hold the prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). It is affiliated with the University of Montreal.
Founded in 1907, HEC Montréal offers internationally renowned management education and research. It is the oldest business school in Canada and was also the first school in North America to hold the prestigious triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). It is affiliated with the University of Montreal.
We believe in training management leaders who make a responsible contribution to the success of organizations and to sustainable social development. We are proud of our innovative approach which also led to the Ashoka U Changemaker Campus recognition.
Solidly rooted in Quebec society and in the vibrant and diverse city of Montreal, the school is open to the world and welcomes over 14,000 students from 156 countries.
Montreal also holds the title of Best student city in North America - 6th in the World (2019 QS Best Student Cities Ranking).
The School has 144 French and English programs to choose from, including a trilingual (French-English-Spanish) bachelor's in business administration.
With its effervescent student life and distinguished professors, HEC Montréal is sure to offer you an unforgettable experience that will allow you to grow both personally and professionally.
Building on our excellence in teaching and research, HEC Montréal is a French-language institution open to the world and solidly rooted in Quebec society, that trains management leaders who make a responsible contribution to the success of organizations and to sustainable social development.
To be a hub of management knowledge that inspires, innovates, and makes our mark worldwide, thanks to:
Relevance
We answer the needs of our various stakeholders, both at home and abroad, taking account of advances in knowledge and technologies and evolving sustainable development issues.
Rigor
We apply integrity and rigor in all our teaching, research, and knowledge transfer activities and in managing our School.
Boldness
We rely on our innovative mindset and agility to cope with change and meet challenges. Our proactive approach and strong entrepreneurial culture let us come up with new solutions and carry out visionary, ambitious plans.
Engagement
We promote concrete individual and collective engagement in the business community, academia, and society. This active contribution demonstrates the HEC Montréal community’s energy, ethics, and social responsibility.
Respect
We endeavor to create a healthy and inclusive environment that respects others and is open to differences, one that fosters collegiality and pride in belonging.
Collaboration
We encourage interaction among the members of our community, to promote the sharing of ideas, interdisciplinarity, and the development of collective intelligence.
Montreal is a dynamic university city that attracts top talent from around the world. Second in North America for the number of students per capita, it offers a stimulating environment for studies and research. It is also a vibrant metropolis, known worldwide for its tremendous variety of cultural activities.
An exciting university city
A vibrant metropolis
Montreal in short
Main economic sectors
A Spacious, light0filled library designed to foster creative thinking
Traditional resources
Online resources
| Undergraduate | 2,979 |
| Master's level | 1,077 |
| Ph.D. level | 88 |
| Total | 4,144 |
Figures as of October 15, 2020
| Africa | 39.91% |
| Europe | 36.12% |
| Central and South America | 9.75% |
| Asia | 11.27% |
| The United States and Mexico | 1.79% |
| Oceania | 1.16% |
HEC Montréal is regularly recognized as one of the top business schools in Canada and around the globe, in rankings of thousands of educational institutions. They confirm its reputation for excellence, one that extends well beyond Quebec’s borders.
1st IN Quebec, 3rd in Canada, and 57th in the world
KUBS Worldwide Business Research Rankings (2018)
5 Palmes of excellence - the highest score possible
Eduniversal international ranking (2017)
In the top 5 in Canada and the world's 100 best universities for business
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2019)
One of the world's 94 best business schools
QS Global 250 Business Schools Report (2017)
Employability
Among the top 50 universities in the world.
Global University Employability Ranking of the Times Higher Education magazine (2020)
Research publications
One of the world’s 100 most prolific business schools for the number of publications.
Top 100 Business School Research Rankings, the University of Texas at Dallas (2020)
Our MBA is among the best in the world | Our master's programs stand out |
| 3rd in Canada and 30th in the world 6th in Canada 16th in the world 30th in the world Top tier in the world 35th in the world 59th in the world 84th in the world | 18th in the world 45th in the world 51st in the world 51st in the world 75th in the world 76th in the world |
61st in the world
For programs geared to executives, Financial Times Executive Education Open-Enrolment Programmes Ranking (2019)
Montréal is the best student city in North America for international students, according to the QS Best Student Cities (2019).
