HEC Montréal offers MA/MS in User Experience, a master's degree in UX & Human-Computer Interaction programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 45.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 35,790 per total (CAD 4,676 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:UX & Human-Computer Interaction
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Credits: 45.0
Local tuition: CAD 4,676 / total
International tuition: CAD 35,790 / total
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This 45-credit graduate program leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in user experience at HEC Montreal, delivered mainly on site at the Cote-des-Neiges campus in Montreal with some asynchronous distance components, full-time or part-time, over 16 to 24 months. The curriculum covers user-centred design thinking, interface design, prototyping, user testing, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods, with required courses in UX evaluation, research methods, data analysis, design, prototyping, and management, and electives in areas such as web analytics, mobile app development, and neuroscience applications. Students have access to Tech3Lab, described on the program page as the most important UX lab in North America. The program follows a thesis-only structure of twelve compulsory courses (24 credits), one or two optional courses (3 credits), and an 18-credit thesis. Admission generally requires an undergraduate degree of at least 90 credits, with priority given to backgrounds in industrial design, marketing, psychology, statistics, information technology, or management; enrolment is limited and not all eligible applicants are admitted. The program prepares graduates for roles such as designer, project manager, researcher, or specialist within organizations investing in digital user experience.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Quebec/Canadian applicants need an undergraduate degree of at least 90 credits in business administration or a related field, prioritising industrial design, business intelligence, marketing, psychology, statistics, information technology, and management or strategy backgrounds; French-system applicants need at least a general licence or a state-recognised bachelor's degree after three years of university study (180 ECTS) in management or a related field. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 on a 4.3 scale for Quebec/Canadian applicants, or an average of at least 12 out of 20 for French-system and other applicants. English is required at the intermediate-advanced level, met through an English-medium education or an approved test or programme, corresponding on HEC Montréal's own table to IELTS Academic 5.5-6.5, TOEFL iBT 72-94 (4-5.5 from January 2026), or PTE Academic 50-65. No GMAT or GRE is stated for this specialization. The Fall term deadline is February 1, with no Winter or Summer admission.
