Applying for a study permit
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You must apply online.
You will then have to go to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your area to provide your biometric information in person. You must not leave your country without the letter of introduction of your study permit.
Visit web page Study permit: How to apply
Your country’s Canadian visa office provides instructions
Other countries than France: read our advice
Check out our application guide
What to know before you apply
- You must use your admission letter available in your HEC online, even if it is conditional.
- The designated learning institution number for HEC Montréal is O19359011058.
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Proof of financial capacity: you must provide bank statements covering the last six months, indicating all of your banking transactions as well as your current balance in addition to proof that you are the account holder. You can also strengthen your application by paying your tuition fees in advance (for one term or one year) through the CIBC platform, then requesting an official proof of payment from us to include with your application. The amount to be paid can be determined using your admission letter. Fees will be refunded if you do not come to study at HEC Montréal.
- If you need a medical exam, it is possible - and even recommended - to do so in advance. This is called an upfront medical exam.
- All study permit applicants must provide biometric information.
- There are no specific rules from the Canadian government for students who are between 17 and 18 years of age. However, some additional documents may be required.
- If your program has a mandatory internship component, we strongly recommend that you apply for a work co-op permit and study permit at the same time. An admission letter mentioning your internship is required.
- Most international students will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). These documents are issued at no charge at the same time as your study permit.
- Your partner or spouse might be eligible for an open work permit in Canada. For more information, go to the Setting up your family page.
After submitting your application
Once your application has been accepted, you will receive a letter of introduction by email. Take a printout of this document before leaving your country. This letter is not your study permit; you will obtain your study permit once you enter Canada.
If you receive a refusal, please contact us and send us the letter you received to [email protected].
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Refugees, protected persons, or persons in need of protection
We consider you an international student.
- You must request a free study permit.
- You do not need to request a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).
- You must hold a valid passport and other documents proving your legal status.
Persons having a work permit
You can request a study permit from within Canada. However, you must hold a study permit before the deadline shown on the academic calendar in order to begin your courses.