The class profile

The HEC Paris MBA class is intentionally kept small and intimate, typically capped at 300 students split between two intakes in September and January. This limited size ensures a personalised experience where "everyone knows your name" and students can form deep, lifelong bonds with peers and professors.

International diversity

The programme is famously international, with 93% to 95% of participants coming from outside France.

Nationalities

The cohort represents more than 60 different nationalities and includes students from all seven continents.

Gender balance

The school is committed to gender equality, with women making up approximately 35% of the programme, and a long-term goal to reach 50%.

Professional backgrounds

Students come from a vast range of sectors, including engineers, lawyers, economists, fashion professionals and military veterans.

Averages and age

The average age of an HEC MBA student is 30, with most candidates falling between 25 and 35 years old. The average GMAT score is approximately 690, and the average work experience is 6 years, though the minimum requirement is 2 years.