Overview

HEC Paris is located on a 340-acre wooded campus, 10 miles (17km) southwest of Paris, from which the culture, history, and charm of the French capital are easily accessible.

Strategically situated in the Paris-Saclay Innovation Cluster, our location enables our students to draw upon the expertise of the cluster and team up with scientists to bring their technological inventions to market. Our proximity to Paris allows students to develop their professional networks in the city and to take advantage of Paris' location as a travel hub for all of Europe.

The size of our cohort - around 290 students - guarantees a personalized learning experience that prioritizes our students and their goals. Participants are immersed in a hands-on, learning-by-doing, entrepreneurial environment. At HEC Paris, our faculty advance the frontiers of knowledge to create new ideas that will shape tomorrow’s world and have an impact on our society.

HEC Paris MBA students graduate armed with a global mindset, the most recent and relevant business knowledge, and access to a network of 70,000 alumni in 132 countries. Within three months of graduation, 93 percent of graduates accept job offers and nearly 70 percent secure employment outside of their home countries.

Intakes

The HEC Paris MBA has two intakes each year, in January and September. All of our MBA students follow the same core curriculum, regardless of intake and specialization. Students from both intakes have the opportunity to merge into one class during the Customized Phase, creating a sense of teamwork in a collaborative community.

Programme Structure

During our 16-month program, you will develop the core management skills needed to excel in any industry, anywhere in the world. In the Customized Phase, you will choose a specialization that matches your personal aspirations and professional objectives. You spend eight months developing expertise through a wide range of options, including 5 specializations in some of today's most in-demand sectors, 2 concentrations (Tech & AI and Sustainability) elective courses, international-exchange and double-degree programs, in-depth research projects, as well as real-world work experiences.

HEC also offers an accelerated option, for those looking for a more condensed version, our January Intake – 12-month option. Students who choose the 12-month option must do 6 intensive electives and have less choice of customization.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply throughout the year, to begin your MBA journey in either January or September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jouy-en-Josas, France

Disciplines

Business Administration View 87 other Masters in Business Administration in France

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

690 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply year-round to start your MBA journey in January or September. Thanks to our rolling admissions process, you will receive a decision within five weeks of the application deadline.

Five-Week Application Process:

1. Connect with us2. Complete your application3. Pre-selection jury4. Two interviews with HEC Paris MBA alumni5. Admissions jury & official decision6. Scholarship decisionEligibility requirements:

Candidates with a top-ranked Master’s in Management may qualify for a test waiver and the accelerated 12-month MBA.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree must submit official transcripts; at least two years of work experience is strongly recommended.
The undergraduate requirement may be waived for candidates with secondary education plus five years of professional experience (including three in management), or for national-level athletes.

The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of professional experience (average: 6 years).

Work experience

HEC Paris does not have an absolute requirement for the number of years of work experience, yet along with an undergraduate degree, we strongly encourage at least 2 years of professional experience.

The ideal candidate has 2–10 years of professional experience (average: 6 years).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

102000 EUR / year

≈ 102000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

102000 EUR / year

≈ 102000 EUR / year

Living costs

Jouy-en-Josas

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Fees and Funding

At HEC Paris, you can apply for a wide selection of scholarships, loans and funding in order to reach your career goals.

Scholarships

Any candidate who has applied to the MBA Program will automatically be considered for our Excellence and Diversity scholarships by the HEC Paris MBA Scholarship Committee.

Scholarships are awarded in various amounts, and it is the Scholarship Committee that determines the amount of aid being awarded to each candidate.

You must submit your MBA application to be considered for any of the HEC Paris MBA’s scholarships. The scholarships will be deducted from the final instalment of the MBA tuition fee.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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