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HEC Paris: Fees, Rankings, Courses, Reviews

Q: Who are the top employers for HEC graduates?

HEC Paris graduates are working in top industries like Operations, Sales Consulting, Finance, Business Development and many more. Some of the top-employers for HEC graduates are as follows: Amazon L'Oreal Morgan Stanley Schneider HCL Tech Lilly Roland Berger Wipro Uber etc.

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321 acre campus
Estd. 1881

Last updated on 27 Oct '25

HEC Paris Overview

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About HEC Paris
HEC Paris Ranking 2026
HEC Paris Programs
HEC Paris Admission 2026
HEC Paris Scholarships
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History

HEC Paris was founded in 1881 by Gustave Emmanuel Roy. The university is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. HEC programs consist of undergraduate and graduate level degrees. These are available in a wide range of majors including Business & Management Studies, Banking, Finance & Insurance, IT & Software, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Accounting & Commerce. The specialization programs include MS, M.Sc and MBA. HEC Paris tuition fees for PG programs is INR 22.34 L - 74.21 L. According to the QS World, HEC Paris ranking is #2 Executive MBA Rankings Global, #6 in full time MBA Rankings Global, #2 in full time MBA Rankings Europe. Apart from this, Financial Times has 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.

83% of graduates of class 2024 accepted job offers within three months of graduation. The average salary for an MBA graduate is recorded $109,847. The sign-on bonus is $25,301. Some of the top industries whwere MBA graduates are working in are consulting, consumer packaged goods, energy, finance, government, healthcare and many more. The top employers include Amazon, L'Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Schneider, HCL Tech, Lilly, Roland Berger, Wipro, Uber and many more.

Things To Know About HEC Paris

Some of the important things to know about HEC Paris are given as follows:

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment	1881
Type of University	Private University
Popular Majors	Finance Economics Business Administration Management International Business Law
QS World University Rankings	#2 Executive MBA Rankings Global #6 in full time MBA Rankings Global #2 in full time MBA Rankings Europe
Flagship Programs	MS M.Sc MBA
Placement Rate	83%
Tuition Fees	PG: INR 22.34 L - 74.21 L

HEC Paris History

HEC Paris Business School was founded in 1881 by Gustave Emmanuel Roy, president of CCIP (Paris Chamber of Commerce) and the Alumni Association of the institute was established by the year 1883. The new campus of HEC Paris was shifted from Paris to a new location in 1964 and was inaugurated by General De Gaulle. The current Executive Education program was created at the institute in 1967 and the current MBA program was started in 1969.

The PhD course at HEC Paris was founded in 1975 and the institute had become the first business school to gain AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB accreditations in 2000. In the year 2010, HEC Paris became a member of Qatar Foundation and launched its first online MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program in 2017.

Enrollment Data for MBA

Here is the enrollment data for MBA class of 2026 in comparison with 2024.

Particulars	Enrollment Data (2024)	Enrollment Data (2026)
Total Number	243	265
% of Women	38%	40%
International Participants	95%	94%
Nationalities	48	61
GMAT Average	690	690
Total Participants (Based on geographics)	29% Americans 28% EMEA 43% Asia and Oceania	22% Americans 29% EMEA 49% Asia and Oceania

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Year of establishment

1881

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Campus size

321 acres

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Endowment value

Euro 48 million

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HEC Paris Ranking 2026

As per Financial Times, HEC Paris has been ranked #9 in MBA, #5 in Masters in Finance pre-experience 2025, #2 in Executive Education Open 2025 and #6 in Executive Education Custom 2025. Apart from this, QS World University Rankings, the university is ranked #2 Executive MBA Rankings Global, #6 in full time MBA Rankings Global, #2 in full time MBA Rankings Europe.
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HEC Paris Programs

HEC Paris programs consist of undergraduate and graduate programs. These are available in various majors including Business & Management Studies, Banking, Finance & Insurance, IT & Software, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Accounting & Commerce. The popular specializations include MS, MSc, MBA and MA. Some of the specialization courses are in the table below.

Popular Programs	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS	INR 20.04 L
MBA/PGDM	INR 22.34 L - 74.21 L
M.Sc.	INR 22.34 L - 46.34 L

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MBA/PGDM

13 Courses

3.3(4)10 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹23 L - 75 L

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M.Sc.

12 Courses

3.7(2)10 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹23 L - 47 L

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MS

1 Course2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹21 L

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: What is X-HEC Data Science programme deadline for international students?

The application deadline for X-HEC Data Science programme for international students are mentioned below:

Rounds	Application Deadline	Interview Dates
Round 2	Closed	Mid - Feb
Round 3	Closed	Mid - Apr
Round 4	Closed	End of May

HEC Paris Admission 2026

For HEC Paris admission, Indian students have to apply online through the official website. The general admission requirements include meeting the entry requirements and English language proficiency requirements. The HEC Paris accepts English Language exam scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT and GRE as a proof. Also at the end of application process, there is an application fee. To complete the application process, students are required to submit a few documents such as LOR, Essay and CV.

Application fees :Euro 110 - 200
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Not required
LOR	Needed for all courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for all courses
Additional documents	Required

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the application fee for international students?

International students have to pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 200 (INR 20.3K) along with application and required documents.

Q: What is the deadline to apply for Master in Management to HEC Paris?

Students applying for Master in Management must submit their applications before deadlines along with required documents and a non refundable application fee of USD 170 (INR 14.9 K). HEC has released its deadlines to apply for a Master programme in Management. The deadlines are as follows:

Particulars	Application Deadlines
Round 1	October 2, 2025
Round 2	December 16, 2025
Round 3	February 19, 2026
Round 4	April 9, 2026

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HEC Paris Scholarships

HEC Paris offers scholarships to international students with values up to EUR 1,000,000 with the help of the HEC Foundation. Some of the scholarships offered are given as follows:

HEC Foundation Excellence Scholarships
The Women's High Potential Scholarship
Equal Opportunity Scholarship
The?Imagine Fellowship
MBA Scholarship for Excellence
Forte Scholarship for Women Candidates
HEC Paris MBA Scholarship for Diversity
30% Club Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for HEC Paris MBA Scholarship for Excellence is given as follows:

Students will automatically be considered for this scholarship after they apply for admission.
Selection is mainly based on their academic excellence, strength of their application, and GMAT scores.

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9No. of scholarships available

₹ 1.7 CrTotal scholarship amount

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HEC Paris Popular Courses

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MBA/PGDM

M.Sc.

M.A.

MBA

16 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹75.24 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Masters in International Finance icon

10 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹46.64 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master in Management- Grande Ecole icon

24 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹27.12 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Masters in Marketing icon

10 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹36.12 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master in Management & Innovation - Double Degree with TUM icon

2 years

1st yr. Tuition Fees

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Exams Accepted

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HEC Paris
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.3/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Academically oriented

Easy going

Friendly

Internships2.8

Part time work1

Post study jobs2.8

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money2.8

Public transportation3.8

Safety5

Indian Food2.8

Permanent Immigration3

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

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Carmen Martinez

Masters in Marketing - Batch of 2024

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2125

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 42025

Reviewed on 27 Apr 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

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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HEC Paris Placements

The placement highlights for MBA courses 2024 are given as follows:

Particulars	Statistics
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

Alumni Statistics: Sectors Placed

HEC graduates are currently placed in industries like Operations, Sales Consulting, Finance, Business Development, Information Technology, Community and Social Services, and Entrepreneurship.

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Top Recruiters

Amazon.com

Burberry

Air Liquide

Accenture

AT Kearney

Deutsche Bank

Bank of America

Goldman Sachs

Cisco Systems

Bain and Company

ebay

Barclays Capital

Deloitte

HSBC

Blackrock

Google

bnp paribas

McKinsey

Wipro

Henkel

Procter Gamble

CapGemini

KPMG

McKinseyCompany

Coca-Cola

Johnson Johnson

Schlumberger

Boston Consulting Group

Credit Suisse

Singapore Airlines

pwc

toyota

KPMG

Nissan

Societe Generale

Microsoft

lvmh

Standard & Poor Global Market Intelligence

Tetra pak

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Morgan Stanley

pwc

RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)

UBS

Unilever

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the internship and career opportunities available at HEC Paris?

HEC Paris provides career assistance to the students to help them find work opportunities. This includes Leadership Fellows which is an on-campus business leadership program. This programme helps students define their personal and professional goals. Apart from this, the university organizes various recruitment events where students get the opportunity to build up their network. Meanwhile, consultation services help students find and explore themselves. As per university data, 14000 internships, 365 workshops are provided to the students until now.

Q: Who are the top employers for HEC graduates?

HEC Paris graduates are working in top industries like Operations, Sales Consulting, Finance, Business Development and many more. Some of the top-employers for HEC graduates are as follows:

Amazon
L'Oreal
Morgan Stanley
Schneider
HCL Tech
Lilly
Roland Berger
Wipro
Uber etc.

HEC Paris Fees

HEC Paris tuition fee for PG applicants is INR 22.34 L - 74.21 L. The estimated costs of living for MBA courses for the duration of 16 months at HEC Paris are given. Look at the table given below:

Category	Cost in EUR	Cost in INR
Accommodation	EUR 10,400	INR 10.4L
Books	EUR 1,000	INR 1L
Meals	EUR 6,000	INR 6L
Miscellaneous	EUR 3,200	INR 3.2L
Transportation	EUR 4,700	INR 4.7L
Total	EUR 25, 300	INR 25.5L

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MBA/PGDM(13 courses)	INR 23 L - 75 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 10 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, PTE: 72 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo: 135 & Above, GMAT, GRE
M.Sc.(12 courses)	INR 23 L - 47 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 10 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, GMAT, GRE
MS(1 course)	INR 21 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS, PTE
M.A.(2 courses)	– / –	Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS, PTE

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What are the GMAT Score requirements at HEC Paris?

While HEC Paris does not have a minimum required GRE test score, successful candidates typically have very good test scores in the top quartile of the distribution. The average GMAT score of admitted candidates is in general around 700 which is now 645 on the latest edition.

HEC Paris Notable Alumni

HEC Paris has around 70,000 alumni members coming from 152 countries in the world. Some of the popular alumni members at the institute are given as follows:

Name	Profession	Photograph
François-Henri Pinault	French Businessman
François Hollande	President of France from 2012 to 2017
Valérie Pécresse	French politician
Rachida Dati	French politician and former magistrate

Compare HEC Paris with other similar colleges

MBA/PGDM

M.Sc.

M.A.

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
HEC Paris	INR 23.16 L - 75.24 L	-/-
INSEAD - France Compare	INR 54.97 L - 1.08 Cr	#1041 US News, 2025
ESCP Europe Business School - Paris Campus Compare	INR 17.12 L - 53.92 L	-/-
IE Business School Compare	INR 42.93 L - 86.17 L	-/-
ESSEC Business School - France Compare	INR 13.19 L - 52.35 L	-/-
Esade Business School Compare	INR 36.65 L - 81.14 L	-/-

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HEC Paris FAQs

Q: Is HEC Paris internationally recognized?

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's partner institutions, through double-degree or exchange programs, while developing the skills and gaining valuable international experience.

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What is the GMAT score for HEC Paris MiM?

Answered a week ago

As per the class profile summary shared by HEC Paris for the year 2024, the average GMAT Focus score is 655. This means that most of the applicants who got accepted had this score, so international students are recommended to apply with this score.

There is a strong chance you would get selected hav

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What is the acceptance rate for HEC Paris MiM?

Answered a week ago

As per an unofficial source, the HEC paris acceptance rate for its MIM courses is 18% which means that out of every 100 applications, only 18 students are rolled out an offer letter. Please note that it might even be lower so the HEC Paris admissions are competitive.

The students need to set them ap

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Is HEC MiM worth it?

Answered a week ago

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 r

Kanika Pandey

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How much is the HEC application fee for MiM?

Answered a week ago

International students who wish to apply for MiM programs at HEC Paris need to pay an application fee of EUR 150 (INR 15.37K). Also, international students need to pay an administrative fee of EUR 950 (INR 97.02K) along with a student service fee of EUR 1,950 (INR 1.99 L) per year. So yeah, as an in

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What is HEC Paris placements rate for MBA graduates?

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Head	Data
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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