Admission process – Short graduate programs (Doctoral level)
Interested in applying for admission? Take a few moments to read this essential information and begin the process with confidence!
You will need to send us some documents a few days after submitting your admission application. Start gathering them now.
Documents related to your education
You do not have to provide documents for studies completed at HEC Montréal.
A copy of your official transcripts
Canada: the transcripts must include all grades up to the most recent, including incomplete programs and courses taken in a university exchange program.
International: The transcripts for all years of university studies, scanned in vertical layout (portrait) and placed in a single PDF document in chronological order.
A copy of your university diplomas.
Documents related to your professional experience
An updated CV
Proof of compliance with language requirements
A copy of your transcripts to prove that you meet one of our criteria, unless you completed college (CEGEP) in Quebec.
A result from a recognized language test or degree in English or in French that corresponds to an intermediate-advanced level and was obtained within the past two years. Official scores on tests taken outside HEC Montréal must be sent directly by the issuing organization.
Cover letter
A document including answers to the questions below. Each answer must be typed and no longer than one page. Suggested format: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing.
Choice of study program: What professional and intellectual concerns motivate you to pursue a short program at the doctoral level? Explain your choice of specialization.
Career plan: What impact do you think completing the short program will have on your career path (e.g., increased responsibility, access to new positions, recognition in your field, etc.)?
Work experience (optional): If you have work experience that is relevant to your application, please describe it briefly.
Translation of documents
We require an official certified translation for any document drafted in a language other than French or English.
Who can certify the translation?
The consulate or embassy of the country of origin
A member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
An official translator
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada: $108.51
International applicants: $336.14 (fees are higher due to the complexity of analyzing the application)
These fees are subject to change without notice and are not refundable.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), debit cards, dual function cards (credit-debit).
Prepaid cards are not accepted.
Takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes
Only from a computer
You can leave your application and return later without losing anything.
An email regarding the documents to be submitted will be sent within three business days of the application being submitted. This may take longer due to statutory holidays.
In the email, you will find your HEC Montréal student ID number. This student ID number will allow you to access your HEC en ligne account.
You will then have five business days to submit the required documents in PDF format (PDF, 200 KB) through HEC en ligne > Documents > Documents Upload.
Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Certain original documents may be requested when you arrive.
You will receive an email no later that 6 weeks after the admission deadline. This message will notify you that a letter has been submitted in your HEC en ligne account.
You have been offered admission?
You must respond to the offer.
Your legal status in Canada determines the tuition fees you will have to pay. Check if you need to provide any documents to confirm your status.
