ESSEC Business School - France Vs HEC Paris: Compare Fees, Placement, Reviews

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ESSEC Business School - France V/s HEC Paris
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4.3/5

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4.3 Internships
3 Part time work
3.8 Post study jobs
4.8 Quality of faculty
4.5 Student Life

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3.3/5

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2.8 Internships
1 Part time work
2.8 Post study jobs
4.5 Quality of faculty
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ESSEC Business School - France V/s HEC Paris
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MBA/PGDM

Total tuition fees₹52.35 L
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M.Sc.

Total tuition fees₹13.19 L - 41.88 L
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Total tuition fees₹23.16 L - 46.64 L
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MS

Total tuition fees₹21.99 L - 32.67 L
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Total tuition fees₹20.78 L
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ESSEC Business School - France V/s HEC Paris
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Country Facts

Study in France

World-Class Universities

France is home to the top universities and colleges in the world.
Multiple business schools in France enjoy Triple Accreditation.

Low Cost of Studying

Public Universities in France offer quality education at subsidized rates
Cost of studying in France is low compared to the UK and USA.

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French companies award scholarships totaling up to lakhs every year.
Indians with outstanding academic records have a number of funding options

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Study in France

World-Class Universities

France is home to the top universities and colleges in the world.
Multiple business schools in France enjoy Triple Accreditation.

Low Cost of Studying

Public Universities in France offer quality education at subsidized rates
Cost of studying in France is low compared to the UK and USA.

Scholarships

French companies award scholarships totaling up to lakhs every year.
Indians with outstanding academic records have a number of funding options

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Student’s views on campus

Views on ESSEC Business School - France campus

Adwait Goel Verified Icon

Global MBA - Batch of 2025

4.4

Tapping your potential by leveraging your expertise combined with the strong reputation of ESSEC.

Tips: Stick to your strengths right from the start. Build a strong network and keep important contacts warm. You will be handling multiple areas at once, right from academics to sustenance, and you will need help. Also, plan to learn the local language as soon as possible, as it goes a long way in daily living as well as employment opportunities.

Likes (Public transportation): Paris is well-connected, thanks to the public transportation system. The campus is close to the major metro, train and bus lines, playing in the center of the business district and approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from the heart of Paris - city centre. Students can also avail weekly and monthly travel passes conveniently, all operated through mobile apps.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Know that it is important to understand your strengths and stick to them. The reputation and credibility of the university can only attract eyeballs from recruiters and employers, but to stand a strong chance of converting and bagging an open position, one should be clear about the role and industry they want to enter. Also, realise that you may want to change 3 dimensions in your career post MBA - geography, position, industry, and with that view in mind, you can successfully cater to at most 2 of the 3 dimensions. Make the most of it.

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025Read more

Anonymous

Masters in management (MIM) - Batch of 2027

The French government gives a 20% to 25% rent subsidy.

Tips: French culture knowledge is essential. Further, scholarships are not widely available, but there is an opportunity for an apprenticeship in France, which pays your college tuition + provides work experience while you study. Incoming students should also know French a bit. The government also pays 20-25% of your rent by giving a subsidy to all students.

Likes (Public transportation): Because it's easily available. Moreover, a great network to travel anywhere across Paris. Also not quite expensive. There is an additional concession for students, which allows us to buy tickets at cheaper rates. The buses, metro, and other trains are timely, and as a result, they rarely run late.

Dislikes (Part time work): French language issue, or else easy access to part-time work. Part-time work can also be done as classes aren't hectic, as well as time-consuming, but working professionally is much more conventional at ESSEC, and students seldom work part-time, preferring freelance work.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025Read more

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Masters in management (MIM) - Batch of 2026

Great international experience and lot of options in academics, career, and extra-curriculars.

Tips: Learn as much French as possible before coming to France. Try to have a sanctioned loan letter or enough bank balance from India. You can apply for the Charpak and Eiffel Excellence scholarship. In general, France offers a much more peaceful and safe environment compared to India. People are well-mannered, and cases of racism are very rare. Living in Paris can be much more expensive than living near the ESSEC Campus in Cergy. There are a lot of additional benefits that you can get after coming here. For example, free entry to multiple tourist spots, 50% discount for Travel Navigo Pass, subsidized meals in Crous canteens, and bi-weekly free groceries through distribution of NGOs like Linkee and COP1. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Student Life): ESSEC has a lot of sports, clubs, associations, events. Every month, you can find something happening on the campus. There are lot of parties and cultural events. Associations like ESSEC India organize events during Diwali and Holi. The curriculum is very flexible meaning you can choose your courses and study what you want.

Dislikes (Part time work): Most of the part-time jobs are in French. So, as a non-French speaker, it's really hard to find a job. There are a few part-time jobs available for ESSEC Students, such as Teaching assistant or Research assistant. You can try freelancing outside France.

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025Read more

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Masters in management (MIM) - Batch of 2026

4.6

ESSEC Business School lives up to it's standards and rankings.

Tips: The university has an excellent reputation in France and abroad, thanks to its high rankings. The faculty is top-notch, and there are many opportunities for students to learn and grow. Students need to take advantage of the school's resources and opportunities to make the most of their education.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is very easily accessible and convenient. Trains, buses, trams, etc., are well connected via the Imagine Navigo in the entire Île-de-France region, which covers almost the entirety of Paris and surrounding areas. Students under the age of 25 can avail themselves of a student discount on the yearly pass.

Dislikes (Part time work): I gave 4 stars for part-time work because of the language barrier for international students. Most of the jobs are French-speaking, and there is no significant culture of part-time jobs among international students here, unlike in the USA, Canada, and the UK.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

Masters in management (MIM) - Batch of 2023

3.8

Great faculty and highly-interactive student life.

Tips: The initial few months can be quite overwhelming but the campus eases you into the day to day activities. The MELT ESSEC is one of the best communities for students. Do attend their trips and parties. Academically speaking, the group work is an immersive experience such for all the students even if you are not interested in the lecture. Personally, I loved the entrepreneurship professor.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025Read more

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Masters in management (MIM) - Batch of 2024

3.9

ESSEC will empower you to be the best version of yourself.

Tips: Students should know that even though all the courses are in English, you must learn French if you want a competitive post-graduate job opportunity. There are multiple scholarship opportunities available, to avail them you must apply in Round 1. Other than that, an apprenticeship is a great option to fund your living expenses and tuition.

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2024Read more

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Anonymous

MBA - Batch of 2025

Offered by HEC Paris

2.9

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.

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025Read more

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Master in Management- Grande Ecole - Batch of 2024

Offered by HEC Paris

3.6

There are no part-time opportunities available on campus.

Tips: I am who I am personally and professionally because of the things I've learned at college. From living by myself, putting myself out of my comfort zone, and managing my finances. You get shortlisted for scholarships once you've been admitted into the college, is there is no separate application as such. I got the women's high-potential scholarship upon admission, without even applying. However, for Indians, you can apply for the Eiffel scholarship, which is via the government, but I'm not too sure. Overall, I am 100/100 satisfied with the overall experience at the college.

Likes (Safety): There is enough security on campus, and more than that, you're always surrounded by your friends, living in the same/building across you. The campus is 35 km away from the city of Paris, so it is like a little bubble you're living in, with everyone studying at HEC Paris.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are no part-time opportunities available on campus. Additionally, the college does not permit part-time job opportunities because of the hectic academic schedule. Off-campus opportunities are also not feasible as public transport to and fro the campus takes an hour plus.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

Masters in International Finance - Batch of 2026

Offered by HEC Paris

3.8

The university is good with great faculty and warm and friendly environment.

Tips: Before you join, you should know that the courses are very hectic, and you should always be more prepared than under-prepared. Also, there are various scholarships offered, and I got the Excellence scholarship worth 10000 Euros. Overall, I am satisfied with the course and the college.

Likes (Post study jobs): After graduating from HEC Paris, I was able to secure a work visa in France. I was also able to get a visa to work in the UK. Most UK companies sponsor visas for work. However, getting a work visa in any European country is not a hurdle. Jobs like Investment Banking, Equity Research, Sales, and Trading are common in my course.

Dislikes (Part time work): We can't do part-time work because the course is very hectic. Academics demand a lot of time; the rest goes into applying for summer internships. So it's advised to plan the budget accordingly and not rely on the income from the part-time. Part-time may be possible for other less hectic courses.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

MBA - Batch of 2024

Offered by HEC Paris

2.7

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.

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2024Read more

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Masters in Marketing - Batch of 2024

Offered by HEC Paris

3.7

It was an amazing and eye openning experience that changed my future.

Tips: Students should know HEC is not in Paris. Take advantage of the courses by actually taking the programme. Start applying to internships very early. Transition was fine, and no major cultural shock. Prepare yourself to meet people from all around the world who think differently from you. The university was very good, I enjoyed a lot the courses and the country as well.

Likes (Student Life): There are all kinds of clubs, and you can be as active as you want; it's a great way to meet people. The variety includes cultural, parties, sports, academic, and more. I enjoyed meeting people all the time. French courses are also important, as they are the best way to fully integrate.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I prefer eating out as there are no kitchens in each room. Also, time is a constraint, as there are a lot of things going on all the time, and you want to go for the easiest option. Each building has its own kitchen. Cafeteria costs 6 euros per meal, and Gustav costs 12 euros per meal.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025Read more

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