Master in Management- Grande Ecole 

at HEC Paris, Paris

No, HEC Paris is not free for international students. The tuition fees for PG programs range between INR 20L and INR 75L. Students can check the HEC Paris tuition cost for popular programs below:

HEC Paris is a leading member of collaborative network, that brings together 125 prestigious institutions and universities from throughout the world. These partnerships allow HEC Paris students and participants the opportunity to carry out part of their training at one of the university partner institutions, through double-degree or exchange programs, while developing the skills and gaining valuable international experience.

Yes, the HEC Paris University does accept CAT scores from international students. The applicants are holistically evaluated on the process, and the university considers various scores, excluding CAT. Applicants who don’t have a CAT score can also apply by producing their GMAT scores at HEC Paris. 

 Check out some preparation tips for CAT 2024

HEC Paris offers various PG programs to international students. Students who want to take MBA admission can apply in January or September intake. The application for September intake is available till Jan 18, 2026. Students can check the HEC Paris admission dates for MS programme below:

International students willing to be admitted at HEC Paris for MBA programme requires a strong prepartion and meeting specific requirements. Here's a way to be admitted to HEC Paris:

• Applicants must have a work expetience of 3-4 years.
• Applicants must aim for an average score of 690 on the GMAT or 320 on the GRE.
• Applicants should have a strong portfolio which pursuades the examiner.
• Applicants should also highlight what unique they have done from the other candidates.
• English requirements must be met. 
• applicants hsould have strong LOR'S form work as well as from proffesors. 
• Applicants should also write a good SOP to the university. 

Indian students should have a few things to get into HEC Paris. A UG degree with good records, and prove English language proficiency like TOEFL, IELTS score to get the entry. Students should be ready with all the documents like transcripts, reference, essay, resume, photograph, and more.

No, student who want to study at HEC Paris can not apply for programs without GMAT score. They should score atleast 690 for MBA and over 700 for MIM. Also, students should have a UG degree from a university, and submit transcripts, a reference, recommendations, essay, English language requirements, and more.

As per an unofficial source, HEC Paris acceptance rate is 11%. The low percentage shows that the university is tough to enter. Students have to perform well in their degree to provide good records, have related work experience, and prove English language proficiency to study at HEC Paris.

Yes, as a matter of fact, the Master in Management programme is one of the most popular programs at HEC Paris. As per Shiksha Popularity rankings, the MiM programs rank number 1. And based on the QS rankings, they are ranked at #2, and the same with the Financial Times. And the graduate employment rate after three months of graduation is 99% which is a lot. 

Comparing with the MiM programme fee of INR 24 to 25 L, the HEC Paris MiM grads landed an average salary of EUR 78K, which is INR 80 L. 

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 per QS World Rankings, the university was ranked #2 in Executive MBA Rankings Global, #6 in full time MBA Rankings Global and #2 in full time MBA Rankings Europe. Financial Times also ranked the university at #9 in MBA, #5 in Masters in Finance pre-experience 2025, #2 in Executive Education Open 2025 and #6 in Executive Education Custom 2025.