Colleges in France

Strate School of Design conducts Strate Admission Test or SAT for admission in BDes programme. However, only passing the test won't guarantee admission. Candidates also need to pass personal interview/ portfolio review round for final selection.

Aspirants cannot apply for MDes after only completing Class 12 at Strate School of Design. Candidates must pass graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate to apply for MDes.

The course fees for MDes is INR 6.50 lakh per year at Strate School of Design. This amount only covers tuition fees and excludes charges for international study trips and other fees. Aspirants need to pay some fees to confirm their seat. 

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.

Yes, Indian food is available on campus at HEC Pairs. Indian students can enjoy Indian food through food truck services and delivery options. There are local Indian food delivery options and tiffin services accessible to Indian students at HEC Paris.

HEC Paris vibrant campus life attracts Indian students the most. HEC Paris offers 130+ student clubs,  1750+ furnished rooms & apartments, 50+ career & events, and more.

One students stated that, “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”.

Once Indian student receive offer letter from HEC Paris, they must confirm their seats within 2 weeks after results are announced. Indian students needs to pay non-refundable deposit of EUR 5,000 (INR 5.37 L).

This deposit is only valid for two-year HEC Paris Master in Management and do not apply to the Double Degree Programs.

Yes, HEC Paris usually allows Indian students to pay the tuition fees in instalments. Indian students can also leverage specialized, tailored education loans from lenders like -

• BNP Paribas
• Cedilla
• Prodigy Finance.

As per HEC Paris MBA Employment Report 2025, HEC Paris MBA placement rate stands at 75%, and the graduates found employed within 3 months of graduation. In addition, around 64% of graduates secured employment outside of their home countries. HEC Paris Indian MBA graduates are workung for leading firm such as-

• Google
• Accenture
• Deloitte
• KPMG

HEC Paris offers a wide range of scholarships for its Indian students at UG and PG levels. The business school offers merit and need based scholarships for its international students. The French business school scholarships for Indian student are-