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HEC Paris MBA/PGDM
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What’s new at HEC Paris MBA course?

  • HEC Paris MBA has various application deadlines. The recent deadline for HEC Paris is 18 March 2024  and the decision will be out on 19 April 2024
  • The HEC Paris MBA course has a ranking of #12 according to the Financial Times Ranking 2024 Category.

Also read: Study in France for Indian Students


APPLICATION DEADLINE*

 

DECISION DATE*

 

DEADLINE TO CONFIRM*

closed

19 April 2024

18 May 2024

15 April 2024

17 May 2024

16 June 2024

20 May 2024

21 June 2024

20 July 2024

17 June 2024

19 July 2024

18 August 2024

HEC Paris MBA Tuition Fees and Specializations 

HEC Paris MBA provides specialisation options for student's career goals. The university provides specialisations on Strategic Marketing for market expertise. Data and AI business for modern data insights and advanced management for enhanced leadership. Students who are interested in the environment can also opt for Sustainable and Disruptive Innovation. For aspiring entrepreneurs, the university is also a perfect place for them. Applicants must choose a specialization of their interests and below is the cost of Living for international students:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 78,14,340

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components

Amount

Hostel & Meals

INR 5,83,201

Transportation

INR 3,16,615

Books

INR 67,365

Miscellaneous

INR 2,15,568

Total

INR 11,82,749

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 89.82

HEC Paris MBA Admission Requirments 2023

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • With an undergraduate degree
    • To apply, Students must have completed an undergraduate programme at an accredited university.
    • Along with an undergraduate degree, the University strongly encourage at least 2 years of professional experience.
  • If you do not have an undergraduate degree
    The requirement of an undergraduate degree may be waived under the following conditions:
    • Students can provide a certificate certifying that they have completed their secondary education. Students must also have 5 years minimum of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
    • Students are an athlete who has represented their country at a national level.
  • Applicants must have the following requirements before applying for MBA: 
  • Essays
  • Two Letters of Recommendation 
  • Transcripts of degree 
  • Applicants must include a passport 
  • GMAT or GRE score is a must 
  • Must meet the English language proficiency test.

English Langauge Proficiency

Minimum score required

TOEFL

A  minimum score of 100/120

IELTS 

A minimum score of 7/9

PTE 

A minimum score of 72/90

HEC Paris MBA English Language Proficiency Exams 

International students must submit a proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for HEC Paris admission ( especially non-english speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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English Langauge Proficiency

Minimum score required

TOEFL

A  minimum score of 100/120

IELTS 

A minimum score of 7/9

PTE 

A minimum score of 72/90

HEC Paris MBA Acceptance Rate 

HEC Paris has an acceptance rate of 8% and upholds its reputation as a highly selective institute. The university Admission process involves a thorough evaluation process, Considering academic excellence, essays, Letter of recommendation, SOP, extracurricular activities and many more. Applicants are suggested to approach the admission process with utter dedication, showcasing their strengths and talents to get into HEC Paris. Beyond the numerical, the University is a great institution with an exceptional education and renowned faculty.

HEC Paris MBA admission Dates 2024

The University has various applications open for international students, The below applications are for the September 2024 intake. Check out the below table for application deadlines at HEC Paris:


APPLICATION DEADLINE*

 

DECISION DATE*

 

DEADLINE TO CONFIRM*

closed

19 April 2024

18 May 2024

15 April 2024

17 May 2024

16 June 2024

20 May 2024

21 June 2024

20 July 2024

17 June 2024

19 July 2024

18 August 2024

Note: If you are not admitted the first time you apply, applicants cannot re-apply during the same academic year. Applicants must also wait a year before they are again eligible for Admission to HEC Paris.

HEC Paris MBA Application Process 2024

Below Admission process for the HEC MBA program: 

Step 1: Connect with HEC Paris and fill out an online form with the form to connect with the programme and receive to connect with the programme and receive personalised feedback. However, remember this step is not in the application process.

Step 2: Applicants must complete the application, decide on the deadline they wish to apply for and submit their complete application through the online application system. 

Step 3:After receiving the application, the admission board will conduct a pre-selection jury to review your application in detail.

Step 4: If the pre-selection jury selects Applicants, they will be invited for two separate interviews. HEC Paris conducts the interviews for MBA in  HEC Paris. The University strictly sees the applicant's communication skills, capabilities and academic excellence. 

Step 5: Official notification. After the interviews, your application will be reviewed by the admission jury. The jury strictly reviews your essays, Scores, Extracurricular activities, and work experience. 

Step 6: After the application is processed and thoroughly reviewed, the applicant will get an offer letter to the applicants.

HEC Paris Ranking 

HEC Paris has consistently ranked well for it’s business education. As evidenced by it’s high rankings in prestigious publications. In the Financial Times Master in Management rankings for 2021, HEC Paris secured the 2 position showcasing its quality. Its performance is QS ranking in accounting and finance and the Global MBA further demonstrated as a good premier institute. However check out the below rankings  table to know more:

Ranked By

2021

2022

2023

FT (Financial Times) - Master in Management [2]

2

NA

17

QS - Accounting & Finance [3]

20

19

NA

QS - Global MBA [4]

5

4

4

HEC Paris MBA cost of Living 2024

Below is the cost of Living for MBA course:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 78,14,340

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components

Amount

Hostel & Meals

INR 5,83,201

Transportation

INR 3,16,615

Books

INR 67,365

Miscellaneous

INR 2,15,568

Total

INR 11,82,749

HEC Paris Placements

The overall salary for the MBA batch 2022 was USD 115,827 and the sign-on bonus was USD 18,687. Some of the top industries from where the HEC Paris MBA graduates got placed were Government/Non Profit, Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, etc. For more information you can check the placement report of 2022 which has been attached in the table below.

Head

Data

Overall Average Salary 

USD 115,827

Sign-on Bonus

USD 18,687

Top Industries

Government/Non Profit, Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy, Etc.

Top Employers 

Accenture, Deloitte, Bain & Company, Google, Meta, Etc.

Placement Report 

HEC_Paris_Employment_Report

 

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Quality of faculty4.5
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Don't waste your time, money and energy in European colleges.
Tips: Before coming here students should know that it is hard to get post-study job opportunities for Indians unless they speak French. I even noticed an Indian French teacher who could not secure a job after his MBA from HEC. So learn French before coming here and choose wisely whether this is what you want to do. Besides, the city is very safe and secure. The college is located on the outskirts of Paris in a village called Jouy en Josas which is a great city so you can enjoy your time here.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2775
Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45875
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Good academics, poor career service, disappointing ROI - My HEC experience,
Tips: Have a clear idea about the role, industry, and location where you want to work. There are not many English-speaking job opportunities in Paris, and the same is true for many other European countries. The college has been increasing its enrollment consistently every year. It's a lot of investment, and apart from studies to an extent, college life, sports, etc., there's no other major value added or ROI. The most significant paint point is that the HEC Talent team, responsible for grooming you and helping you get jobs, is not very helpful. The quality of support, guidance, and talent events is below par. You have to do everything on your own. At the end of the day, all that matters is a job, and having such a bad talent team is just the same. They don't have enough corporate tie-ups. For a top college, they can have more connections in the corporate world. The job market and salaries in Europe are, anyway, depressed. The other most significant paint points are the French administration and language. They are slow, and the overall procedure of getting anything done is complex. Most professors are knowledgeable and highly qualified. There are nice things like Station F, CDL, etc., that help you explore beyond academics. The college campus is simply beautiful. The rooms are small, but that's okay. No restaurant on campus. No dinner is served in the cafeteria, only lunch. The sports facilities are nice. The MBAT tournament is fun. I would not recommend the college to anyone, simply because they don't groom you or provide enough support to get a job.
Likes (Safety): I've always felt safe on and around the HEC Paris campus. There are cameras at most entry points, with the exception, the hostel, the buildings, etc. There's campus security, which I think are 2-3 guards for a huge campus. The students are generally well-behaved, so there's no threat to security. I wouldn't say the college does anything exceptional or extra from a security standpoint. It's just safe in general.
Dislikes (Part time work): The HEC college is in a village 30 minutes from Paris. I found there are no part-time job options nearby. I don't know anyone MBAs or Master's students who work part-time. Some students do online work, but I found nothing physical in the area. I don't think it's possible to do any part-time work while in the MBA program. You just won't get the time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
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FAQs

Q:   Is a GMAT score required for HEC Paris?
A: 

The University doesn’t have a minimum required score. However, applicants are suggested to score above 700 on their GMAT test to be considered for the HEC Paris mainly because the university's acceptance rate is very low, which denotes that it will have a thorough checking of the application document. 

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Q:   Is joining HEC Paris MBA a good option for an Indian students?
A: 

HEC Paris stands as an excellent choice for Indian Students, primarly due to it's remarkable placements and global exposure. The Top Employers for 2022 including Accenture, Bain and Company, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey and many more reflect the prestigious companies that activley recruit at HEC Paris graduates. The strong presence of leading firms across HEC Paris shows how good the university is for placemnents. This hsows the commitment of provding a platform for Indian students as well to secure carrere and gain a good exposure of opportunituies. 

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Percentage of students accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation

83%

Overall average salary package

$109,847

Overall sign-on bonus

$25,301

Most remunerative sector

Energy: $137,500 (Annual median salary)

Top industries

Consulting, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology

Top recruiters

Amazon, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Bain & Company, Nike, Deloitte, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, PwC

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Answered 2 months ago

As per the employment report of 2024, 83% of the MBA graduates accepted offer letter within 3 months after graduation. The average salary package is $109,847 and $25,301 of sign-in bonus. The popular industries where the graduates are currently working are Operations, Sales Consulting, Finance, Busi

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Answered 2 months ago

HEC Paris graduates are currently working in some of the top industries, as per unofficial resources. Some of these include Business Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing etc. Some of the top employers are Boston Consulting Group, Team for the Planet, L'Oreal, McKinsey & Company. 

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Answered 2 months ago

The overall average salary package is EUR 109,847 and sign-on bonus is EUR 25,301. The average salaries of HEC Paris MBA graduates of class 2024 are mentioned as below.

Sectors

Average Salary

CONSULTING

EUR 98,026

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

EUR 88,660

ENERGY

EUR 137,500

FINANCE

EUR 100,125

GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT

EUR 91,532

HEALTHCARE

EUR 130,761

MANUFACTURING

EUR 99,755

RETAIL

EUR 121,349

TECHNOLOGY

EUR 87,800

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

EUR 105,231

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, HEC Paris is a prestigious school. It was founded in 1881 by Gustave Emmanuel Roy. The university shifted to the case study method and later extended its programme duration to 3 years in 1938. HEC is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. It is also ranked by various reputable ranking bodies. As

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University CityParis, Other - France, France
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Population of City22,06,488

HEC Paris
Contact Information

Address

1, rue de la Liberation
78351 Jouy en Josas Cedex

Paris ( Other - France)

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