Founded in 1642 by the French, today Montreal is considered to be the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. The largest city in Quebec, Montreal is the cultural and business centre of the Province. HEC Montréal campus is situated on the northern slope of the magnificent Mount Royal Park, only a few short minutes away by Métro (subway) from downtown Montreal.

In 2017, Montréal is the world’s best student city for international students, according to a study by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Institute.

Spend a few weeks in the summer studying at HEC Montréal and:

  • discover a city that is “young, vibrant, cosmopolitan, enterprising and tolerant“*
  • experience a city steeped in culture that combines European charm and North American dynamism
  • take part in numerous cultural activities and world renowned festivals
  • share in a rich linguistic and cultural experience with people from around the world
*Magazine Le Nouvel Observateur (France)

Montreal in Pictures