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HEC Paris Rankings 2026
HEC Paris Course Ranking
HEC Paris FT Rankings 2026
HEC Paris QS World 2026
HEC Paris Student Reviews

HEC Paris
HEC Paris Rankings 2026

More than 130 years old, HEC Paris is one of the top business schools worldwide. As per the 2017 Times Higher Education Alma Mater Index, one major distinction of HEC is that it has graduated more CEOs of Fortune Global 500 companies than any other school in Europe.

By closely looking at the business courses rankings of major ranking providers, we can observe that it has been placed under the top 50 positions worldwide. It is one of the few business schools holding triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

Whether it is leadership, diversity, or employability HEC has been at the top of its class in most of the ranking indicators.

Moving on to QS the global standing of HEC Paris for its MBA is #5 for the 2026 which is a improved trend when compared with 2025.

Given below are the rankings for last three years, take a look -

Ranking Body	2024	2025	2026
QS (Global MBA)	5	6	5
FT Rankings (MBA)	2	9	6

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HEC Paris Course Ranking

HEC Paris offers a variety of UG and postgraduate programs for international students. Known for its academic rigour, the university courses in fields such as Business and Management Studies and Accounting and Commerce, are also highly ranked and top-rated globally. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks HEC Paris courses in the field of Business and Management Studies at #2 in 2025. This ranking has witnessed improved trend in comparison to its 2025 ranking of #3.

University’s Accounting & Commerce courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #24. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #24, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #18.

Here are some of the top HEC Paris courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Business & Management Studies	#4	#3	#2
Accounting & Commerce	#18	#18	#24

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HEC Paris FT Rankings 2026

The Financial Times ranking is one of the most well known business-ranking publishers. The students get an idea of the top university rankings because of FT. They follow a holistic approach before giving any rankings to the university. FT surveys MBA graduates for three years to determine the rankings. The survey asks for the average income of alumni three years after completing the MBA and salary increase from before the MBA to now.

According to the HEC Paris FT rankings 2025, this place ranks

According to the HEC Paris FT rankings 2025, this place ranks #9 for its MBA courses which is an improvement from what is was last year. The HEC MBA rankings are improving from last 3 years. For Master in Finance, the case is different where the rankings declined from last year.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
MBA	12	9	6
Master in Finance	2	5	– / –
Master in Management	2	2	– / –

HEC Paris Comparison with Other Universities

By comparing the similarly ranked Business schools around the world, INSEAD in France ranks the best among all. HEC paris is right behind it and it has also come a long way in its yearly rankings.

For the most recent FT rankings, Esade Business School, HEC and INSEAD are all ranked among the top 10 for MBA.

Other than INSEAD, the rankings for all other schools have improved, which is really significant for Esade and HEC Paris. Look at the table of comparison given below -

University Name	Financial Times Rankings 2023	Financial Times Rankings 2024	Financial Times Rankings 2025
HEC Paris	17	12	9
INSEAD	2	2	4
Esade Business School	30	17	8
ESSEC Business School	70	54	47

The Financial Times considers many factors while deciding the rankings of top universities. As per the ranking criteria of Financial Times, the ranking body prioritizes the parameter 'Weightage Salary,' and salary increase more than the rest of the factors. Some of the most important factors included are as follows -

Weightage salary
Salary increase
Research ranks
Value for money
Aim achieved
Alumni network
Faculties with doctorates

Also Read: Financial Times Ranking Methodology

HEC Paris QS World 2026

QS World is one of the most influential rankings, it is very well known for its accuracy in rankings and the comprehensive rankings it offers. Over 1,418 institutions are ranked across 100 different locations. Some factors used for deriving the rank are Academic reputation, employer reputation, internationalization along with other factors.

According to the QS rankings 2026 for HEC Paris, the ranking is #5 for its Global MBA program. There is a slight improvement of 1 spot from the year 2025. T

According to the QS rankings 2026 for HEC Paris, the ranking is #5 for its Global MBA program. There is a slight improvement of 1 spot from the year 2025. The other HEC subjects like Masters in Business Analytics and Accounting & Finance are also ranked under QS.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Accounting and Finance	18	24	23
Global MBA	5	6	5
Law and Legal Studies	– / –	– / –	251
Masters in Business Analytics	– / –	3	2

HEC Paris Comparison with other Universities: QS World

As per the QS rankings for Global MBA given below, HEC Paris ranks the best. INSEAD is also ranking better with each passing year. Esade Business School and ESSEC Business School are a little behind.

Look at the table of comparison given below -

University Name	QS World Rankings 2024	Financial Times Rankings 2024	Financial Times Rankings 2025
HEC Paris	5	6	5
INSEAD	11	11	8
Esade Business School	19	21	21
ESSEC Business School	-	28	29

The QS World rankings offer the HEC Paris rankings with the help of some important indicators, like thought leadership, return on investment, entrepreneurship & alumni outcomes, employability and more. Then, a QS overall score is derived and for HEC, it is 98.8 for the year 2026.

International applicants can also go through the QS ranking criteria with weightage while providing rankings to this BSchool below -

HEC Paris QS Ranking Parameters	Weight out of 100
Overall	98.8
Thought Leadership	96.3
Return On Investment	99.8
Entrepreneurship & Alumni Outcomes	84.8
Employability	95.8
Diversity	73.4

Also Check: QS World University Ranking Methodology

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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Part time work1.8

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Anonymous

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

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Strategic Management - Batch of 2026

3.9

Very valuable experience.

Tips: The best part of studying here is the network and exposure. Almost everyone here has come with a goal in mind and group projects are when you. Can truly unleash your creativity. Administration work can sometimes take longer than in other countries and speaking basic French is a must to get around. Satisfied with the quality of education.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1750

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 102175

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

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

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025Read more

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Master in Management- Grande Ecole - Batch of 2024

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

Masters in International Finance - Batch of 2026

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 80000

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

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

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2024Read more

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Is HEC Paris better than IIM?

Answered 2 weeks ago

HEC Paris and IIM is among the top schools for higher education. The business school like HEC Paris, INSEAD, EDHEC, and ESCP are now positioned higher than most IIMs in the FT's Masters in Management rankings. HEC Paris holds triple accreditation by AACSD, EQUIS, and AMBA.

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What is the acceptance rate of HEC Paris?

Answered a month ago

HEC Paris acceptance rate is around 11%. This makes it one of the most competitive business schools in Europe.

Admission is highly selective, especially for Indian applicants. Get good academic scores to improve your admission chances here.

Nishtha Surbhi

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What GMAT score is required for HEC Paris?

Answered a month ago

HEC Paris does not have a minimum GMAT score, but competitive applicants usually score above the class average. For Indian students, aiming for 700+ for MBA and 680+ for MiM improves admission chances significantly.

Kanika Shukla

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Is HEC Paris worth it for Indian students?

Answered a month ago

Yes, HEC Paris offers a strong ROI.

Due to high post-MBA salaries, global career opportunities, and strong industry connections.

Despite high fees, scholarships, and placement outcomes make it valuable for many Indian students.

Virajita Kumari

Contributor-Level 8

How to spend your weekend as Indian students at HEC Paris?

Answered 2 months ago

HEC Paris conducts various activities and events regularly for Indian and international students. Indian students can explore French culture on weekends, on-campus community activities, and more.

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