HEC Paris
Eight parts covering the school, its class, the 16-month curriculum and its seven specialisations, the five-week admissions cycle, campus life, career outcomes, financing and the alumni network. Start with the part you are actually stuck on.
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Institution and global reputation
Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is consistently recognised as the #1 business school in Europe and #9 worldwide for its MBA by the Financial Times.
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The alumni advantage and global network
Founded in 1883, the HEC Alumni association brings together 80,000 graduates across 152 countries, 89 international chapters and 220 clubs — and it starts working before you are admitted.
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The class profile
A deliberately small class — capped at around 300 students across two intakes — and one of the most international cohorts in the world, with 93% to 95% of participants coming from outside France.
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The learning experience
A 16-month journey built to deliver the depth of a two-year programme in a higher-ROI timeframe, split between a fundamental phase and a fully customised second half.
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Admissions and application strategy
Rolling admissions with monthly deadlines and a decision within five weeks, four essays, two alumni interviews, and a 10-minute presentation on a topic of your choosing.
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Student experience and campus life
A 340-acre wooded residential campus 17 kilometres from central Paris, over 40 student-led clubs, the MBAT, and a leadership seminar run by ex-military officers at St. Cyr.
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Careers, internships and outcomes
A career incubator built for the triple jump: 73% of graduates change industry, 72% change function, and 92% to 97% are employed within three months of graduation.
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Financing, scholarships and the visa route
€102,000 of tuition and roughly €25,300 of living costs, against a published scholarship menu, a 50% stacking cap, loan partners, and a one-year APS job-search visa.
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