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PhD in administration - Data Science

“HEC helped me build my professional skills and paved the way for me to a great academic job at the American University of Beirut (AUB), the second top university in the Middle East.”
— Imad Bou Hamad, PhD. Associate Professor, Olayan School of Business

In-program funding

During the first four years of studies, you receive funding of at least $25,000 per year.

This amount may include various sources of funding (scholarships, remuneration for teaching contracts, research activities).

Financial support from the Research and Knowledge Transfer Office

In accordance with the available funding, the Research and Knowledge Transfer Office can grant funding of up to $5,000 over the duration of studies to support your research and scientific publishing efforts, and to assist you in your job search. Find out more about funded activities.

Tuition fees (tuition + institutional fees)

You benefit from a tuition waiver for the first four years of studies. During this period, you must pay institutional fees and health insurance fees, if applicable. You can find more details, according to your status, on the tuition page or in the tables below.

Estimated costs and resources for a Canadian, French or French Belgian student

		Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	From year 5
Fees	Tuition Fees	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,700
	Institutional Fees	$1,700	$1,700	$1,600	$1,600	$1,600
	Total	$1,700	$1,700	$1,600	$1,600	$4,300
Guaranteed resources upon admission	In-program funding	$25,000	$25,000	$25,000	$25,000	$0
Guaranteed resources upon admission	Financial support from the Research and Knowledge Transfer Office	Maximum support of $5,000 for the entire duration of your studies

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Estimated costs and resources for an international student

		Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	From year 5
Fees	Tuition Fees	$0	$0	$0	$0	$3,200
	Institutional Fees	$1,700	$1,700	$1,600	$1,600	$1,600
	Health Insurance	$700	$700	$700	$700	$700
	Total	$2,400	$2,400	$2,300	$2,300	$5,500
Guaranteed resources upon admission	In-program funding	$25,000	$25,000	$25,000	$25,000	$0
Guaranteed resources upon admission	Financial support from the Research and Knowledge Transfer Office	Maximum support of $5,000 for the entire duration of your studies

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Definition of student status

Tuition fees depend on your student status.

Quebec students

Canadian citizen or Aboriginal born in Québec
Permanent resident deemed Quebec resident
Recipient of a scholarship covering differential tuition fees, from your government

Canadian students, non-residents of Quebec

Canadian citizen or Aboriginal born in Canada, but not in Québec
Canadian citizen or Aboriginal born outsite of Canada
Permanent resident deemed “non-Quebec resident”¹

¹ If you believe you qualify as a “Quebec resident”:

Complete the Attestation of Quebec resident status.
Attach the documents required by the MES, depending on your situation.
Submit the documents through HEC en ligne > Documents > Documents Upload.

The change in status applies only to the current term.

French and French belgian students

Under the agreements concerning university student mobility between the Government of Québec and the Government of the French Republic and the Government of Québec and the French community of Belgium, your tuition fees depend on your status. Your bill is subject to change without notice.

Undergraduate programs

If you are enrolled in an undergraduate program or in an independent studies program, you will be charged the same tuition fees as Canadian non-Quebec resident students.
If you are a French student who has resided permanently for over five years in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, you will be charged the same tuition fees as Quebec students.

Graduate programs

If you are enrolled in a graduate program, you will be charged the same tuition fees as Quebec students.
If you are enrolled in an independent studies program or taking a course that does not belong to your program structure, you will be charged the same tuition fees as Canadian non-Quebec resident students.

You must hold a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit in order to benefit from the tuition fees applicable to Canadian non-Quebec resident students or from the tuition fees applicable to Quebec students.

International students

The tuition fees required by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES) for international students are the same as the tuition fees paid by Quebec students, along with a variable lump-sum differential fee.

The tuition fees will remain the same for the duration of your program of studies as long as you are registered or you do not change program.

You will be charged the same tuition fees as Quebec students if you hold a scholarship for differential fees granted under fee remission agreements between the Quebec government and foreign governments.

To estimate your essential expenditures, please refer to our sample budget.

Additional financial resources

HEC Montréal encourages students to apply for scholarships from Quebec and other Canadian granting agencies (annual competitions). The Student Services provides support for the preparation of students' grant applications.

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC)

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT)

Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS)

Conseil de recherche en sciences humaines du Canada (CRSH)

Conseil de recherche en sciences naturelles et génie du Canada (CRSNG)

Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC)

Funding my studies – Workshops and information sessions

Questions? Contact analyste.bourses@hec.ca.