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Écoles de Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréa
Contact: +1 514 340 6000
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EQUIS HEC Montreal (HEC)
HEC Montreal, 3000, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 2A7, Canada
4.27 / 5 based on 378 reviews.
Description:
Founded in 1907 under the leadership of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, the École des Hautes Études Commerciales now enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence based on the quality of its faculty members and its close links with the business world from which it emerged. The history of the École des Hautes Études Commerciales is entwined with that of Quebec and Canada. It is marked by solid contributions to the development of the nation's economy and the teaching of business.
93% of students recommend
378 reviews
378 Expenses reviews of HEC Montreal
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by Anna, Universität St. Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
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My perception was that I spent roughly the same there as back home, but logically that can't be right since paying Swiss prices would probably be unaffordable for Canadians...it is weird though, the specific stuff that's more expensive in Canada than back home, e.g. Milk or Tomatoes. And of course liquor and cigarettes! Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
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Bank transfers are way too expensive, so your best bet is to use your bank debit card from home and withdraw cash at one of the main banks' ATMs (Banque Nationale, etc., for example at HEC's main building). Withdraw large amounts at once, so you don't have to pay the fixed fee your bank charges you at every withdrawal too often. But be aware that you only get 20-dollar bills, so you might be walking around with a pretty thick wallet. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lindsay, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Spent more on nightlife because I went out more! (Alcohol is more expensive) Spent more on travel because I travelled more than I usually would, though it is definitely worth it! Housing is very very cheap, almost half my rent in the UK. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Sometimes it is cheaper to eat out than do grocery shopping. Forget buying a mobile, you will never use it and they are expensive. NOt many students out there have them. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sarah, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
Management Science, University Agreement
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housing is relatively cheap compared to the uk, as is food, but we ate out a lot more. travel was more expensive just because we did more of it-it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some amazing places Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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bank machines other than the one belonging to yoyur bank charge you for making withdrawals-a bit unfriendly! so beware of that. also you have to add 15% tax on to every price you see This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jenna, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Independent
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Most of the added expense was because I lived a different lifestyle than I would at home, going away regularly on trips, eating out more, going out more, skiing etc. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Textbooks were expensive as it wasn't easy to get hold of them second hand, and the library does not have copies of the compulsory texts like at home. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by FkY9, BEM Bordeaux Management School, Bordeaux, France
Financial Management, University Agreement
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Travel : temptation to discover this huge continent is hard to resist. Telephone, Food, Accomodation, Nightlife : simply cheaper than in Paris, France. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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French banks charge a lot for Visa Cards withdrewals and in-stores payments. Negociate well with your banker before you leave home country. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Wolfgang, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Financial Management, Joint Study
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If you travel a lot you will have more expences for sure, but there are affordable travel agencies as well. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Over all, (besides travelling) I spend as much in Canada than in Austria! Don't open a banking account! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Guelnaz, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I travelled more than in my home country. The food I am used to consume was more expensive in Canada. And I was going out more often than in Vienna. On the other side I didn't use my mobile during my stay. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Miguel, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, MBA Exchange
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I was going out and phoning less in Montreal than at home, I travaled wuite more to know the country and the food was more expensive while the accomodation was quite cheaper than in Barcelona. Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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None This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by irovamaa, Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Night life is quite expensive in Montreal, but otherwise I did spend less because I had a budget to keep. Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Do not forget to add the local tax which is 15% of the original price. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by EDOUARD, EMLYON Business School, Lyon, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Average food is rather disgusting, better food is more expensive I spent more in travel because I travelled a lot Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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Nothing in particular This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Dieter, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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Calling to Austria was quite expensive and I travelled more than I do in Europe. Went to USA and Western part of Canada Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alba, ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Independent
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I lived with my family and I didn't pay housing or food, and I seized the opportunity to travel and visit the country Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jessica, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Business Studies, Independent
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Housing with GIA-Gestion was expensive, and as I lived with no other students, I would incur expenses solely on my own (whereas in a shared house you can split some groceries, cab rides home etc) However, Montreal is not a cheap city to live in either. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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GIA-Gestion claim to operate at no profit, however, you'll find the same landlords who rent through GIA will offer the same properties on the regular market for much, much cheaper. If you do a bit of research, along with the housing assistance that HEC offer, you'll be able to find the same, if not better accommodation at much cheaper prices. You'll also get the guarantee of living with other students, saving on household expenses and having a much better home life. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Harald, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I traveled much more than I do at home. And i went out far more often than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ainhoa, ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus with American universities
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I spent more travelling, oviously I went to vist not only Canada but the USA Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mirkka, Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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Food, nightlife and restaurants are cheaper than in Finland. Travel, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nicolien, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Everything was on average cheaper than at home. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Bhaskar, University of Gauhati, Guwahati, India
Marketing and Sales Management, full time student
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because of high exchange of canadian dollars Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Giuseppe, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
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even if most of things cost less than in Italy I spent a lot during my exchange experince in Montreal because I took the Erasmus like an holiday lasted 6 months; I travelled a lot all over canada so at the end travel+nightlife+accomodation+food= more than 8000 euro in 6 months Overall: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Not relly This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mark, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Independent
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The cost of living in Montreal is significantly lower than in the UK. However, as you end up going out all the time, this is no guarantee that you actually end up spending less! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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The banking system is Qc is pretty antiquated, and you need to book an appointment to set up a bank account. This can sometimes take several weeks. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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