HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal: Two Top Canadian Schools for Moroccan Students
Management, engineering, bilingualism, professional networks: HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal rank among the most sought-after institutions for international students in Quebec. What you need to know before applying.
HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal are two institutions affiliated with the Université de Montréal, recognised as benchmarks in their respective fields: management for HEC and engineering for Polytechnique. Both welcome a significant proportion of international students and offer strong professional and immigration prospects after graduation.
HEC Montréal — Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
HEC Montréal is one of the top business schools in Canada. Its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme is accessible to holders of a baccalaureate (including the Moroccan baccalaureate under conditions), and offers two language tracks: a French-language track and a French-English bilingual track, with a trilingual option including Spanish in some cases.
- Tuition (international students): approximately 33,000 CAD per academic year based on available estimates — to confirm directly on hec.ca for 2026-2027
- Application fee: 346.23 CAD for international applicants
- French and Francophone Belgian students: may benefit from Canadian rather than international fees — rules to verify as they may change
- Health insurance: mandatory school plan, approximately 396 CAD/semester (1 sem.) or 605 CAD (2 sem.) — 2025-2026 data
- Admission: selective, academic record + language tests (French mandatory, intermediate-advanced level)
Polytechnique Montréal — Engineering
Polytechnique Montréal is one of the largest engineering schools in Canada. It trains engineers in 12 specialisations and counts approximately 30% international students in its programmes. Its alumni network is well established in Quebec and Canadian industry, particularly in aerospace, ICT, civil engineering, and environmental sectors.
- Engineering specialisations: aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, industrial, computer science, software, mechanical, mining, physics
- Tuition (international): approximately 32,990 CAD per academic year — 2026-2027 estimate, to confirm at polymtl.ca
- International students: approximately 30% of the student body, multicultural environment
- Programmes taught in French, with some courses in English depending on the specialisation
- PGWP access for all eligible diploma programmes
After Graduation: PGWP and Prospects
Graduates of HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), subject to meeting the required criteria (see the dedicated immigration article). Montreal is a dynamic economic metropolis with strong demand for bilingual, engineering, and management profiles. The Quebec labour market offers real opportunities, though obtaining employment and eligibility for a permanent immigration programme depend on many individual factors.