HEC Paris
Jouy-en-Josas, France - Founded 1881
HEC Paris was founded in 1881. Its campus is in Jouy-en-Josas, 10 miles outside Paris. The full-time MBA runs 12 or 16 months, with January and September intakes, and is split into a Fundamental Phase and a Customized Phase. The Class of 2026 has 268 students from 60 nationalities: 95% international, 40% women, average age 30, average work experience 6 years. The average GMAT score of the current class is 635 on the GMAT Focus Edition (205 to 805 scale), which HEC Paris states equates to 690 on the former GMAT (200 to 800 scale). Tuition for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes is EUR 102,000. In the Class of 2025, 75% accepted job offers within three months of graduation. HEC Paris ranks #6 in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026.
Class size
268
Avg GMAT
635
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
-
GMAT range
-
Intl students
95%
Women
40%
Avg work exp
6.0 yrs
Avg age
30
GRE accepted
Yes
Undergraduate majors
Pre-MBA industries
Employment
Median base salary
-
Signing bonus
-
Placement (3 mo)
75%
Offers at grad
-
Changed industry
57%
Changed function
54%
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | HEC Paris MBA | 16 months | Full-time, on-campus (Jouy-en-Josas) | EUR 102,000 (January 2027 and September 2027 intakes) | 268 |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 18 months | Part-time, modular | See program page | - |
| Executive MBA | TRIUM Global EMBA | 18 months | Modular, global | See program page | - |
| Specialized master | Master's Programs | - | Full-time, on-campus | See program page | - |
| PhD | PhD Program | 60 months | Full-time, on-campus | See program page | - |
Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 intake | 18 October 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| January 2027 intake | 15 November 2026 | Rolling Admissions |
| September 2027 intake | 18 October 2026 | 20 November 2026 |
| September 2027 intake | 15 November 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| September 2027 intake | 11 January 2027 | 19 February 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | 15 February 2027 | 19 March 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | 15 March 2027 | 16 April 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | 12 April 2027 | 21 May 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | 17 May 2027 | 18 June 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | 14 June 2027 | 16 July 2027 |
| September 2027 intake | Rolling Admissions | July 30 2027 |
Application fee
$200
Tuition
EUR 102,000
Total cost
EUR 102,000 tuition plus an estimated EUR 25,300 in living expenses for 16 months (HEC Paris estimate)
Interview
By invitation after the Pre-Selection Jury. Candidates have two separate interviews with HEC Paris MBA alumni. Each interview consists of a 10-minute oral presentation on a topic of the candidate's choice, followed by a discussion of the application. Both interviews have equal weight and are held in English, usually in the two weeks before the final Admissions Jury.
English test
Required
Deferral
Not published
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for HEC Paris?
The average GMAT score of the current class is 635 on the GMAT Focus Edition (205 to 805 scale), which HEC Paris states equates to 690 on the former GMAT (200 to 800 scale). HEC Paris has no minimum score and also accepts the GRE and the Executive Assessment.
When does the HEC Paris MBA start?
There are two intakes a year, in January and September. Applications are open now for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes, with monthly deadlines and decisions about five weeks after each deadline.
What is the HEC Paris MBA tuition?
Tuition is EUR 102,000 for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes. HEC Paris estimates living expenses at EUR 25,300 for 16 months.
What share of HEC Paris MBA graduates find jobs?
75% of the Class of 2025 accepted job offers within three months of graduation, and 64% took positions outside their home countries.
Sources
- 1HEC Paris, Class profile
- 2HEC Paris, Admissions
- 3HEC Paris, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)
Campus photo by DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.