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Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake | Closing in 5 days 22nd Jul 2025 |
Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Round 3 Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake | Closing in 31 days 17th Aug 2025 |
HEC Paris admissions are offered business related programs at undergraduate and graduate level. The admissions at HEC Paris are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of only 18%. To get admissions at HEC Paris graduate programs, prospective students must hold a bachelor’s degree with strong academic standings and satisfactory test scores. A minimum 83 percentile in GMAT or 65 percentile in GRE is recommended for HEC Paris admissions. Majority of the programs are taught in English at HEC Paris. Henc, international students from non-English speaking countries must submit either IELTS (7.0) or TOEFL IBT (100) scores.
International students preparing for HEC Paris MBA must meet the minimum requirements for master’s degrees. Additionally, all MBA applicants will be required to submit test scores with a minimum acceptable score of 680 in GMAT. Applicants with GRE test reports must have 155 in the verbal section and 159 in the quantitative section. Applications for admissions to graduate programs are accepted in multiple rounds throughout the year. Undergraduate applications are only accepted twice in a year. To be considered for HEC Paris admissions, all applicants are encouraged to submit documents like lors, cover letter, resume/cv or proof of work experience (if applicable).
HEC Paris Top Programs
Programs | Application Deadline | Test Scores | Total Tuition Fees (EUR) | Apply Now |
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MS in Data Science for Business | January 3, 2024 | GMAT or GRE required | 26,050 | Apply |
Master in Management | January 3, 2024 | GMAT or GRE required | 26,600 | Apply |
MS in International Finance | January 3, 2024 | GMAT or GRE required | 43,800 | Apply |
Master of Business Administration | December 11, 2023 | GMAT - 680 | GRE - 155 in Verbal and 159 in GRE | 90,000 | Apply |
MS in Marketing | January 3, 2024 | GMAT or GRE required | 32,800 | Apply |
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HEC Paris Admission Deadlines
HEC Paris accepts undergraduate applications in 2 rounds every year. All undergraduate applicants may apply through either of the following rounds as per their convenience.
Undergraduate Deadlines
Round | Deadlines |
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1 | January 18, 2024 |
2 | March 28, 2024 |
HEC Paris Application Deadlines for Graduate Programs
Programs | Application Deadlines |
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MBA | Round 5 [ Dec 11, 2023 ] | Round 6 [ Jan 15, 2024 ] | Round 7 [ Feb 12, 2024 ] | Round 8 [ Mar 18, 2024 ] | Round 9 [ Apr 15, 2024 ] | Round 10 [ May 20, 2024 ] | Round 11 [ Jun 17, 2024 ] |
Rest of the Master’s Degree | Round 2 [ Jan 3, 2024 ] | Round 3 [ Feb 28, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ Apr 17, 2024 ] |
Executive MBA | Round 2 [ Dec 3, 2023 ] | Round 3 [ Jan 7, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ Feb 4, 2024 ] | Round 5 [ Mar 3, 2024 ] | Round 6 [ Apr 7, 2024 ] | Round 7 [ May 5, 2024 ] | Round 8 [ Jun 9, 2024] | Round 9 [ Jul 7, 2024 ] | Round 10 [ Sep 8, 2024 ] |
HEC Paris Graduate Admission
HEC Paris graduate programs include a masters in management, 8 specialized MSc degrees and some PhD level degrees in business. The programs are available with both on campus and online delivery mode. Admission seeking applicants must follow the below mentioned requirements for graduate courses:
Application Portal: HEC Masters Application
Application Fees: 125 EUR (11,338 INR)
Admission Requirements:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- 2 letters of recommendations
- Essays
- Portfolio
- Resume or CV
- Interview
- Passport size photo
- English language proficiency scores:
- IELTS - 6.5
- TOEFL IBT - 100
- Test Scores:
- GMAT - 83 percentile
- GRE - 65 percentile or above
HEC Paris MBA Admission
HEC Paris offers a 16 months full-time MBA, 18 months EMBA and Trium Global Executive MBA. The HEC Paris MBA in full-time mode is preferred by working professionals with an average work experience of 6 years or above. Nearly 93% of international students chose to study full-time MBA at HEC Paris. All MBA applicants regardless of program mode must meet the below mentioned requirements:
Application Portal: HEC Application
Application Fees: 200 EUR (18,141 INR)
Admission Requirements:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- 2 letters of recommendations
- Essays
- Work experience:
- Full-time MBA - 2 years (strongly recommended)
- EMBA - 6 years
- Interview with HEC Paris Alumni
- Passport size photos
- Passport copy
- English language proficiency scores:
- IELTS - 7.0 (6.5 or EMBA)
- TOEFL IBT - 100 (90 for EMBA)
- PTE - 72
- Test Scores:
- GMAT - 680 (83 percentile)
- GRE - 155 in Verbal and 159 in GRE (Above 65 percentile)
HEC Paris Undergraduate Admission
HEC Paris offers a BASc in Data, Society and Organizations at undergraduate level. The program is jointly taught at HEC Paris and Bocconi University with 3 semesters on each campus. It is basically a double degree program with 1 to 3 semesters as BSc in International Politics and Government at Bocconi University and 4 to 6 semesters as BSc in Data, Society and Organizations at HEC Paris. The requirements for same is given below:
Application Portal: Bocconi Portal
Application Fees: Not required
Admission Requirements:
- High school transcripts
- English language proficiency scores:
- IELTS - 6.5
- TOEFL IBT - 88
- SAT/ACT or Boconi online test
- Motivation letter
- CV or cover letter
- Passport copy
- Online Interview
HEC Paris Admission: Interview Process
HEC Paris conducts admission interviews for most courses especially for MBA and specialized master’s degree programs. The interview for MBA is taken by university’s alumni while the master’s interview is conducted by 2 to 3 members. Admission interviews may last up to 25 minutes and can be taken via zoom call or in-person.
Tips to follow for HEC Paris Admission Interview:
- Prepare in advance
- Gather all the documents
- Do a proper research about the institute
- Just be yourself
- Be authentic
- Demonstrate your achievements and past experiences
- Highlight extracurricular activities or community service
HEC Paris Admission Decision
HEC Paris admissions decision for all undergraduate and graduate programs are tabulated below:
Undergraduate Decision Dates:
Round | Decision Dates | Confirmation Deadlines |
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1 | February 19, 2024 | March 11, 2024 |
2 | May 17, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
Graduate Programs Decision Dates
Program | Decision Dates | Confirmation Deadline |
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MBA | Round 4 [ Dec 15, 2023 ] | Round 5 [ Jan 19, 2024 ] | Round 6 [ Feb 16, 2024 ] | Round 7 [ 7 Mar 15, 2024 ] | Round 8 [ Apr 19, 2024 ] | Round 9 [ May 17, 2024 ] | Round 10 [ Jun 21, 2024 ] | Round 11 [ Jul 19, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ Jan 14, 2024 ] | Round 5 [ Feb 18, 2024 ] | Round 6 [ Mar 15, 2024 ] | Round 7 [ Apr 14, 2024 ] | Round 8 [ May 18, 2024 ] | Round 9 [ Jun 16, 2024 ] | Round 10 [ Jul 20, 2024 ] | Round 11 [ Aug 18, 2024 ] |
Rest of the Master’s Degrees | Round 2 [ Jan 25, 2024 ] | Round 3 [ Mar 21, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ May 13, 2024 ] | Round 2 [ Feb 16, 2024 ] | Round 3 [ Apr 16, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ Jun 4, 2024 ] |
Executive MBA | Round 2 [ Dec 14, 2023 ] | Round 3 [ Jan 18, 2024 ] | Round 4 [ Feb 15, 2024 ] | Round 5 [ Mar 14, 2024 ] | Round 6 [ Apr 18, 2024 ] | Round 7 [ May 16, 2024 ] | Round 8 [ Jun 20, 2024] | Round 9 [ Jul 18, 2024 ] | Round 10 [ Sep 19, 2024 ] | January 2024 | March 2024 | September 2024 | January 2025 |
HEC Paris Admission Selection Criteria
HEC Paris acceptance rate is 18% which makes it a highly competitive institute to get into. There are no minimum GPA requirements for both ug and pg admissions and HEC Paris but students with excellent academic performance are preferred. The selection process at HEC Paris is based on the following factors:
- Academic achievement
- Professional experience or career progress
- Leadership potential
- Able to adapt dynamic culture
- Motivation and career objective
- Interpersonal skills
HEC Paris: Students Profile and Diversity
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FAQS
Ques. Is it hard to get into HEC Paris?
Ans. The acceptance rate at HEC Paris is only 18% which means the admissions are highly competitive. To get through, all applicants must maintain a good academic record with satisfactory test scores, have met the ELP requirements along with submission of lors, resume, cover letters.
Ques. Is the GMAT/GRE or TAGE MAGE scores mandatory?for admissions to HEC Paris
Ans. Yes, students are needed to provide a test score for HEC Paris admissions as one of these three tests except if you are applying for one of our Double Degree programs where specific criteria apply.
Ques. What GMAT score is required for HEC?
Ans. The minimum GMAT score required at HEC Paris is 60th percentile in both quantitative or verbal sections. However, students with an overall score of 83 percentile or 680 in GMAT are more likely to secure admissions.
Ques. What is the difference between the Admission Round and if there will be any disadvantage in applying for a later round?
Ans. There is no contrast between the Admission Round criteria. All Admission Rounds are open for a single entry in September month. As there could be no other entry points, we urge you to apply right on time as the quantity of places are limited and admission is highly competitive.
College Student Profiles
HEC Paris Program Fees & Deadlines
Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility |
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Master in Management [MIM] 2 years | Round 1 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (10th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (6th Jan 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (27th Feb 2026) Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (14th Apr 2026) Round 5 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (4th Jun 2026) | INR 25.1 L/Yr EUR 25,000 /Yr | 150 | TOEFL-90, IELTS-6.5, GRE/GMAT-655 |
Round 1 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (10th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (6th Jan 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (27th Feb 2026) Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (14th Apr 2026) Round 5 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (4th Jun 2026) | INR 43.2 L/Yr EUR 43,000 /Yr | 180 | 65%, TOEFL-90, IELTS-6.5, GRE/GMAT-655 | |
M.B.A 16 months | Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (22nd Jul 2025) Round 3 Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (17th Aug 2025) Round 4 Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (21st Sep 2025) Round 5 Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (19th Oct 2025) Round 6 Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake (23rd Nov 2025) | INR 99.5 L/Yr EUR 99,000 /Yr | 200 | 65%, TOEFL-100, IELTS-7.0, GRE/GMAT-690, Duolingo-135 |
Round 1 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (10th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (6th Jan 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (27th Feb 2026) Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (14th Apr 2026) Round 5 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (4th Jun 2026) | INR 25.1 L/Yr EUR 25,000 /Yr | 125 | TOEFL-90, IELTS-6.5, GRE/GMAT-655 | |
M.S Strategic Management 1 year | Round 1 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (10th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (6th Jan 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (27th Feb 2026) Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (14th Apr 2026) Round 5 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (4th Jun 2026) | INR 37.5 L/Yr EUR 37,250 /Yr | 160 | 65%, TOEFL-90, IELTS-6.5, GRE/GMAT-655 |
Round 1 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (10th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (6th Jan 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (27th Feb 2026) Round 4 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (14th Apr 2026) Round 5 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake (4th Jun 2026) | INR 31.8 L/Yr EUR 31,600 /Yr | 150 | 65%, TOEFL-90, IELTS-6.5, GRE/GMAT-655 | |
INR 40.4 L/Yr EUR 40,150 /Yr | - | - | ||
INR 40.4 L/Yr EUR 40,150 /Yr | - | - | ||
M.S Marketing 1 year | INR 34.7 L/Yr EUR 34,500 /Yr | - | - | |
Ph.D Finance 5 years | INR 30.2 L/Yr EUR 30,000 /Yr | - | - |
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3 Reviews Found
Likes
- Right mix of international and French culture- Most of the students are international, however the school values its French culture.
- Ambitious cohort- The cohort is not only diverse but everyone is highly ambitious, forcing you to work hard just to keep up with others, elevating your professional skills in the process.
- Location- I personally prefer the countryside and the college is located in the outskirts of Paris, but within reachable distance. The campus has a pristine lake inside it as well as a small forest.
Dislikes
- Lack of active efforts for cultural amalgamation- The college does not actively keep events to introduce people with different nationalities. Hence, some people may tend to stick with people of their own nationality.
- Lack of transport to the city of Paris- Even though the college has its own bus service to the city, it is very infrequent and uncertain.
- Disparity in hostel rooms- Only first year students are provided with rooms that have a kitchen in it, rest of the cohort do not have such rooms.
Scholarship
- I did not receive a scholarship.
- There are mainly 3 types of scholarships.
- Eiffel scholarship: It’s given by the government of France for students with outstanding academics and experience. Hence, it is a profile-based scholarship and every applicant to HEC is automatically considered for this scholarship. Typical amount is 50% of the tuition fee.
- Academic scholarship: This scholarship is provided by HEC for students with outstanding academics and experience. The amount ranges from 4,000 to 8,000 euros based on the profile of the student.
- Charpak scholarship: This scholarship is for Indian students studying in France. It is a profile-based scholarship as well and has a separate application.


Likes
- Social life (parties, events organised, etc.)
- Extra-curricular activities (lots of free classes and associations to join- there is always something to do)
- Alumni network - with one of the biggest networks in Europe, you will always find a fellow HEC comrade in any company you wish to work for
Dislikes
- It's far from Paris
- Classes are less rigorous than I expected (coming from a quant and math background, I expected a little more rigor)
- Help with jobs- while the events and prep for jobs is good when you're in the college, you're pretty much on your own once you graduate
Scholarship
- I did not apply for or receive any scholarship during my course. There were however several scholarships available for different merits and criteria- for merit, or women, for under privileged, etc.
- I am not so sure of how many people receive a scholarship in a year and I am also not aware of the range of amount that can be received for a scholarship.

Likes
- The international culture that gives students a chance to understand different perspectives and grow from diversity
- Course curriculum is one of the best in the world as it includes the foundational courses, specialization and more importantly, all the courses are practically taught with industry relevant examples
- Student culture in the college is very infectious with networking events and social gatherings to meet & know about the lifestyle of the cohort. This helps in evaluating our strategy for the rest of the college and as well develop your network
Dislikes
- The campus is far from the city of Paris which might bound students to the limited space and act as a barrier for someone who wants to experience European city life and also difficult to understand various business trends in the city. Paris always holds networking events, exhibitions for students and so many marketing stunts that would develop the creativity of a student
- Language barrier is still a concern. Even though the campus is English supported, most of the administrative and office work still requires students to know French
- Career fairs in the college mostly invites French companies who mostly require someone who can speak French and have the conversations with the clients. This might cause trouble with limited opportunities for English speaking students
Scholarship
- I received a Merit based scholarship from HEC Paris of 6,000 Euros all at once. Apart from this scholarship, there are few others such as Women in business scholarship, Need based scholarship that is directly awarded from HEC Paris.
- Other outside scholarships include Eiffel scholarship (selected by the college and sent to the French government), Charpak scholarship (awarded to Indian students) and many other scholarships depending upon the native country of the student and the performance during the interview. My batchmates received at least one of the above mentioned scholarships and i found lot of people with no scholarships as well.

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