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Q: What are the placements for HEC Paris after the MBA?

91% of the MBA Class of 2023 graduates of HEC Paris accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation. The median salary of the graduates was $109,260 whereas, the average salary was $123,911. The top companies that recruited these MBA graduates were Accenture, Bank of America, IBM, Deloitte, Infosys, KPMG, Kearney, etc.

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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 Feb 15, 2026 and the decision will be out on Mar 20, 2026.
The HEC Paris MBA course has a ranking of #12 according to the Financial Times Ranking 2024 Category.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE*	DECISION DATE*	DEADLINE TO CONFIRM*
15 Feb, 2026	20 Mar 2026	17 Apr 2026
15 Mar 2024	17 Apr 2026	15 May 2026
19 Apr 2026	22 May 2026	19 Jun 2026
17 May 2026	19 Jun 2026	17 Jul 2026

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 2026 intake. Check out the below table for application deadlines at HEC Paris:

APPLICATION DEADLINE*	DECISION DATE*	DEADLINE TO CONFIRM*
15 Feb, 2026	20 Mar 2026	17 Apr 2026
15 Mar 2024	17 Apr 2026	15 May 2026
19 Apr 2026	22 May 2026	19 Jun 2026
17 May 2026	19 Jun 2026	17 Jul 2026

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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HEC Paris MBA/PGDM Highlights 2026

HEC Paris offers MBA/PGDM program of duration 16 months to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. A single course is available in MBA/PGDM, for international students. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for HEC Paris MBA/PGDM program which is EUR 73,500. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.

HEC Paris MBA/PGDM Admission Requirements and Eligibility

As part of the HEC Paris admission process, students need to submit scores in some of the internationally accepted exams and certain set of documents. Exams for which you can submit score include

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE
Duolingo
GMAT
GRE

Moreover, the documents that have to submitted include

LOR
Essay
CV

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the salary after MBA in HEC?

HEC Paris Placements salary for the MBA graduates on average for the Class of 2023 was INR 1 Cr. and the median salary was USD 109,260.

	2022	2023
Median Salary	INR 93 L	INR 92 L
Sign-on Bonus	INR 15.6 L	INR 23 L

Q: Is MBA good at HEC Paris?

Ranked By	2021	2022	2023
FT (Financial Times) - Master in Management [2]	2	NA
QS - Accounting & Finance [3]	20	19	NA
QS - Global MBA [4]	5	4	4

Q: Is HEC Paris a good MBA school?

HEC Paris is one of the top school in the world for its MBA course. Among Indian students too, MBA is one of the top opted course at HEC Paris. The rankings for the MBA course is a proof HEC Paris's reputation for its MBA course.

Ranking Publisher	Rank
Financial Times MBA 2026	#6
QS Global MBA 2026	#5

Q: Is it mandatory to complete an undergraduate degree to be eligible to apply for MBA?

No, HEC says that a student need not have an undergraduate degree to apply for MBA. Instead he must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

Student must submit a certificate of high school completion.
He must have professional experience of minimum 5 years, 3 years of those must be in a managerial position

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Fees details 2027

Fee components	Amount (for 16 months)
Tuition	INR 1.11 Cr
Transportation	INR 5.12 L
Others	INR 4.8 L
Total fee	INR 1.21 Cr

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Compare MBA/PGDM at HEC Paris with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
HEC Paris	INR 28.46 L - 1.12 Cr	-/-
INSEAD - France Compare	INR 57.94 L - 1.21 Cr	#1041 US News, 2025
ESSEC Business School - France Compare	INR 30.88 L - 55.18 L	-/-
Esade Business School Compare	INR 38.62 L - 85.52 L	-/-
Skema Business School - Paris Campus Compare	INR 19.86 L - 38.52 L	-/-
Kedge Business School Compare	INR 17.69 L - 32.91 L	-/-

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HEC Paris MBA/PGDM Rankings

The MBA/PGDM course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MBA/PGDM ranked #9 in 2025. International students can check the HEC Paris rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#10	#8	#9
Country Ranking	#2	#2	#2

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Internships1.7

Part time work1.3

Post study jobs2.7

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.7

Value for money2.3

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.7

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration2.3

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MBA - Batch of 2025

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 85000

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MBA - Batch of 2024

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2775

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45875

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MBA - Batch of 2026

3.9

Expensive tuition but friendly people.

Tips: I realised the importance of networking and ups killing myself as much as I possibly can and that has helped me see results which is what I would suggest to anyone planning on coming to HEC as if you want to be noticed here, you will have to stand out in a very competitive and academic environment. Professors here are well known and the learning is very industry centric as well. Tuition can be expensive.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1550

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 109125

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Q: Is a GMAT score required for HEC Paris?

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?

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.

Q: What are the placements for HEC Paris after the MBA?

91% of the MBA Class of 2023 graduates of HEC Paris accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation. The median salary of the graduates was $109,260 whereas, the average salary was $123,911. The top companies that recruited these MBA graduates were Accenture, Bank of America, IBM, Deloitte, Infosys, KPMG, Kearney, etc.

Q: Which university has better placements for MBA programs, IIM or HEC Paris?

IIM Ahmedabad is among the top IIM colleges in India to study business programs and HEC Paris is among the top business schools in the world. They both offer the best business programs to students and also offer better placement opportunities for them. Students can check below the comparision of IIM Ahmedabad and HEC Paris in terms of placements:

University/College	Average Package	the highest Package
IIM Ahmedabad	INR 35.68 L	INR 1.08 Cr
HEC Paris	INR 96.3 L	INR 2.1 Cr

As per the above placement data, it is clear that HEC Paris is better than IIM Ahmedabad in terms of placements. However, IIMs are also a better choice for Indian students who wish to study in India.

Q: Is it possible to get into Hec Montreal's MBA programme without work experience?

No, it is not possible to get into Hec Montreal's MBA programme without work experience. The MBA programme at HEC Montreal requires a minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience at the start of the program, not including internships. Applicants are also required to submit a competitive GMAT score of 570+ or a GRE score and a TAGE MAGE score of 300+, along with proof of intermediate-advanced proficiency in English.

Q: Is HEC Paris MBA expensive?

The HEC Paris MBA is quite expensive for Indians with limited budget. The tuition cost is between INR 22L and INR 75L . The university offers various MBA programs like International Finance, Marketing, Accounting and Financial Management, Management and Innovation, Sustainability and Social Innovation, and more. Students can check the total cost to study MBA at HEC Paris below:

Fee components	Amount (for 16 months)
Tuition	INR 64.68 L
Hostel	INR 4.84 L
Transportation	INR 4.14 L
Others	INR 3.87 L
Total fee	INR 77.53 L

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How much is the GMAT score required for HEC Paris?

Answered a week ago

The GMAT score for the current class of HEC Paris MBA was 635. GRE score can also be subnitted in place of GMAT. Though the university evaluates the applications holistically, there is no minimum score mentioned by HEC Paris. Other required application materials are-

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Why is HEC a good option for Indian students?

Answered a week ago

HEC Paris is a great option for Indian students for so many reasons.

· The University is known as the best global Business School in France.

· It has a triple accreditation by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

· As per the MBA programme Employment Report of 2025, the business School graduate sal

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What are the intakes for UG Courses at HEC Paris?

Answered a week ago

The HEC Paris University offers a Bachelor of Science in Data, Society & Organization with Bocconi University with three admission rounds. The table is given below for more details.

Intakes	Deadlines
1^st round	Sept 26, 2026
2^nd round	Jan 23, 2027
3^rd round	Apr 13, 2027

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What are the admission dates for MBA Courses at HEC Paris?

Answered a week ago

The admissions for MBA courses are generally in two intakes – January and September. The admissions are also on the rolling basis all throughout the year. Jan 2027 intake deadlines are as follows:

Jan Intake 2027 Deadlines
Aug 16, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
Oct 18, 2026
Nov 15, 2026

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What is the fee structure for MSc courses at HEC Paris?

Answered a week ago

: The HEC Paris offers 8 different courses in MSc for a time duration of 9 months to 2 years for international students. There are other expenses like housing, food, insurance and transportation when the students plan to study abroad.

The breakdown of the fee structure:

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee	INR 29.43 L – 45.07 L
Others	INR 21.8 K – 87.2 K
Total Fee	INR 29.65 L – 45.94 L

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