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Students come to HEC Paris not just to learn, but also to share their knowledge and experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment. If you are ready to prepare for a leading role in the future of business, we want to hear from you.
How do I apply?
You can apply throughout the year, to begin your MBA journey in either January or September. Our rolling admissions process guarantees you a quick response to your application. Five weeks after the application deadline, you will know if you are admitted to the program.
The Five-Week Application Process
If you are looking for feedback on your HEC Paris MBA potential or want more information about the program, you can connect with us before starting the application process.
Connecting with us through our online form helps us to get to know you better and learn where you are in the MBA process. Filling it out takes about 5 minutes and you have the option of attaching your CV. Use the comment box if you want to tell us more and/or ask questions. In the following days, you will receive personalized feedback and next steps from your region's Marketing & Recruitment Manager. You will also receive information on invite-only networking events in your city.
The information you enter will not affect your formal application with us, so don't worry if you have not yet taken a GMAT/GRE: connecting with us is only a first step to help you on your MBA journey.
Before applying, decide which deadline you wish to apply for, and submit your application before that date in order to be considered. If you submit an incomplete application, this will cause a delay, and you may be notified that you have been moved to the next month’s jury.
Use our online application system to submit your application. An auto-save system is in place so that you can manage and edit your application at your own pace.
Please ensure that your application is complete by checking our Application Checklist before submitting. We double check our received applications to ensure that they are both complete and accurate.
After we receive your application, our Admissions Board will then meet for a Pre-Selection Jury. That's when we examine your application in detail. During the Pre-Selection Jury, we consider all of the formal aspects of your application: your educational background, your professional experience and your international exposure, as well as your essays and recommendation letters. Your application must show motivation to succeed and clear reasoning as to why you are applying to the HEC Paris MBA. All of these aspects are taken into consideration when deciding who to invite for the interview process.
If you successfully pass the Pre-Selection Jury, you will be invited for two separate interviews. Our interviewers are alumni of the HEC Paris MBA. We find that they truly understand what makes a strong MBA candidate and what it takes to succeed in our program.
The interviews are a great way for us to assess your communication skills, leadership potential, aspirations and values. They also help us understand who you are as a whole person, and help ensure that you will grow and thrive in the program.
Both interviews have equal weight in our decision-making process. Each one consists of a 10-minute oral presentation on the topic of your choice, followed by an in-depth discussion concerning your application. The interviews are in English.
Our interviews usually take place in the two weeks leading up to the final Admissions Jury, so plan to make yourself available during that period.
Once the interviews have been completed, our Admissions Jury will then review your application. Our Admissions Juries include representatives of the French Ministry of Education, HEC Paris Alumni and members of our HEC Paris Faculty, as well as the Dean of the HEC Paris MBA. Each member of the jury will fully review your application, including your essays, your letters of recommendation and the notes taken by our interviewers.
Hours after an Admissions Jury is held, a member of our Admissions team will notify you of your acceptance into the program. There are 12 Admissions Juries held during the year.
During the application process, you'll have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Your Admissions Officer will help guide you through the process. We are able to offer students over €1,000,000 in aid every year thanks to donations from alumni and friends of the school, and the work of the HEC Foundation.
Can't find the answer to a question? Send us a message at admissionmba@hec.fr.
Who are we looking for?
Our MBA students are not only team players. They are individuals who can inspire their colleagues to do their best work. They are ambitious and motivated individuals who want to make a positive and lasting contribution to any organization they serve.
Our Admissions Board is looking for well-rounded applicants who show a strong desire and ability to succeed. Alongside the technical requirements needed to enroll in our MBA program, we also value the following:
We value applicants who show proof of academic strength, with a degree from an accredited university, with a solid knowledge base that they can build upon during their MBA experience.
We also look for candidates who are able and willing to mobilize and adapt their existing knowledge in order to use it within their MBA program. Students must have the intellectual capabilities to thrive in demanding circumstances.
Our students come from a wide range of educational backgrounds to the HEC Paris MBA.
During the application process, we take your professional background into consideration. We want to see clear evidence of career progression over time, and proof that you have excelled in your current role.
You must be able to display the ability and desire to progress professionally. You should be driven with a strong sense of personal direction in order to achieve your chosen career objectives.
You should be able to share instances where you have excelled as a leader in your personal or professional life.
Our HEC Paris MBA students are globally minded. You must be a well-rounded individual, able to adapt to different cultures from all over the world and collaborate with people of different backgrounds. You must have a good understanding of cultural differences, as well as be ready to share your knowledge and experience with others.
The more you know about how our program fits into your expectations and your future career goals, the better we can judge if you would strive at HEC Paris.
You must have a clear motivation in applying for the MBA program at HEC Paris, and your application must be consistent in reflecting this
We value passion, humility, individuality and respect for others. You must be able to lead as well as collaborate within a team.
Requirements
For your application to be considered complete and ready be reviewed for admission, it must meet the following requirements:
If you have a Masters in Management degree
If you hold a top-ranked MiM degree, you qualify for a test waiver and can join an accelerated MBA (12 months). For more details, get in touch with us.
With an undergraduate degree
In order to apply, you must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited university. We will require official academic transcripts as proof.
HEC 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.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree
The requirement of an undergraduate degree may be waived under the following conditions:
You can provide a certificate certifying that you have completed your secondary education. You must also have 5 years minimum of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
You are an athlete who has represented your country at a national level.
The ideal candidate has between 2 and 10 years of professional working experience (the average for the Class of 2025 is 6 years).
You must have completed and submitted your online application form, which includes the following items:
Application Checklist
- Completed Application Form
- Completed Essays
- 2 Recommendations
- Current Professional Resume in English
- Passport-style Photo
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Copy of Passport (copies of both if you have dual nationality) or birth certificate
- Official GMAT* or the GMAT Focus Edition or the GMAC Executive Assessment (EA) or GRE* Score Report and a scan of your score report
(*Note: To share the GMAT Score Report with us, please use the code 0TL-6C-28. To share the GRE Score Report with us, please use the code 0649)
- Test taker copy of the TOEFL*, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge English Exam, PTE Score Report or Duolingo English Test.
(*Note: To share the TOEFL score report with us, please use the code 0649. If you choose to take one of the other tests listed, the results will be shared automatically. To share the Duolingo English Test make sure to select the correct HEC Paris Program)
- Non-refundable application fee of €200
Please use the codes listed below to have your scores sent to the HEC Paris Admissions team.
- GMAT/GMAT Focus/EA: less than five years old (Code: 0TL-6C-28 the first digit is a "zero")
- GRE: GRE test scores are valid for five years after the year in which you tested (Code: 0649)
- The average GMAT score for the class of 2019 is 690 or 635 under the Focus edition. We strongly encourage our candidates to submit a GMAT with balanced scores above 60% for the quantitative and verbal sections. On GMAT Focus, this equates to a performance in the 83% percentile under each format.
- We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally. Scores will be assessed using the percentile tables published by GMAC.
- We accept valid GMAT scores achieved through either the classic or new Focus edition equally. Scores will be assessed using the percentile tables published by GMAC.
- We strongly encourage our candidates to submit a GRE score that is at or above the 65th percentile for the quantitative and verbal sections
- We strongly encourage our candidates to submit an EA score is this upwards of 150
- We always evaluate a candidate's application holistically and look at all the elements of the application. While we do not have a minimum score requirement for any of the assessments, we strongly encourage you take the assessment seriously to showcase your full potential.
- Only official test scores will be accepted
- Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must complete one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge English Exams, PTE or Duolingo.
(*Note: To share your TOEFL score with us, you must use the Code: 0649. All the other English test results will be shared with us automatically)
- Minimum TOEFL: 100 internet-based, 600 paper-based
- Minimum TOEIC: 340 Speaking & Writing and 850 Listening & Reading
- Minimum IELTS: 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 on each part of the test
- Minimum Cambridge English Exams (First, Advanced, Proficiency, Business): 185 with a minimum of 176 on each part of the test
- Minimum PTE: 72
- Minimum Duolingo English Test: 135
- These results must be less than two years old
- English is the only language required for admission
During the process of applying to the HEC Paris MBA, you will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
Deadlines
The HEC Paris MBA attracts the best candidates from all over the world. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we encourage you to apply as early as possible, especially if you require on-campus housing or need a student visa.
In addition, double-degree applicants may have different deadlines. Please check the double-degree section of the website and write to admissionmba@hec.fr for more information.
The average access time is between 6 and 4 months. Registrations generally close 1 month before the start of the course.
Please note:
If you are not admitted the first time that you apply, you cannot re-apply during that same academic year. You must wait one year before you are again eligible to be considered for admission.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
| Application Deadline* | Decision Date* | Deadline to Confirm* |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2024 | 13 December 2024 | 20 December 2024 |
| Application Deadline* | Decision Date* | Deadline to Confirm* |
|---|---|---|
| 14 October 2024 | 15 November 2024 | 12 December 2024 |
| 12 November 2024 | 13 December 2024 | 14 January 2025 |
| 16 December 2024 | 17 January 2025 | 13 February 2025 |
| 19 January 2025 | 14 February 2025 | 13 March 2025 |
| 16 February 2025 | 14 March 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
| 16 March 2025 | 18 April 2025 | 15 May 2025 |
| 20 April 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 19 June 2025 |
| 18 May 2025 | 20 June 2025 | 17 July 2025 |
| 22 June 2025 | 18 July 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
| 22 July 2025 | 1 August 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
| Application Deadline* | Decision Date* | Deadline to Confirm* |
|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2025 | 13 February 2025 | 13 March 2025 |
| 16 February 2025 | 14 March 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
| 16 March 2025 | 18 April 2025 | 15 May 2025 |
| 20 April 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 19 June 2025 |
| 18 May 2025 | 20 June 2025 | 17 July 2025 |
| 22 June 2025 | 18 July 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
| 17 August 2025 | 19 September 2025 | 16 October 2025 |
| 21 September 2025 | 17 October 2025 | 20 November 2025 |
| 19 October 2025 | 21 November 2025 | 18 December 2025 |
| 23 November 2025 | 19 December 2025 | 31 December 2025 |
If you have questions about the admissions process you can contact a member of the team at: admissionmba@hec.fr
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