Step 1. Obtain the immigration documents

In addition to meeting the conditions specified by the Canadian government, international students who wish to study in Québec must satisfy certain requirements introduced by the Québec government.

First, international students must obtain a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), then a study permit (from the Canadian government). In some cases an entry visa or temporary resident visa from the Canadian government may also be required.

All formalities must be carried out before your departure for Canada. Please note that changes may occur at the various stages of the immigration process.

After you receive the official offer of admission from HEC Montréal, you must contact the Québec authorities and the Canadian visa office situated in an embassy, high commission or Canadian consulate in your country of residence. You must demonstrate that you have been accepted at HEC Montréal and that you have sufficient financial resources.

List of international Immigration Québec offices
List of international Citizenship and Immigration Canada offices

You must obtain these entry and authorization documents before you arrive in Canada, note that they are generally issued to full-time students only.  If you encounter any problems do contact us as quickly as possible.

Failure to have your immigration papers in order upon arriving in Canada could make it difficult or impossible to enter the country. If you are unable to provide HEC Montréal with proof that you have obtained the necessary immigration papers before your arrival, the school will be unable to admit you.