HEC Paris MBA FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about HEC Paris admissions, GMAT scores, deadlines, and more.
Admissions
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). There is no minimum score. HEC Paris also accepts the GRE and the Executive Assessment.
How much work experience do I need for HEC Paris?
There is no absolute minimum. HEC Paris strongly encourages at least 2 years of professional experience; the ideal candidate has between 2 and 10 years. The Class of 2026 averages 6 years.
What are the application deadlines for HEC Paris?
HEC Paris uses rolling admissions with monthly deadlines. The next deadline is 18 October 2026 for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes. Decisions come within five weeks of each deadline.
Can I get a GMAT waiver?
No minimum score. Holders of a top-ranked Master in Management degree may qualify for a test waiver; HEC Paris asks those candidates to contact admissions.
Program
How long is the HEC Paris MBA?
The MBA runs 12 or 16 months, starting in January or September. It has an 8-month Fundamental Phase and an 8-month Customized Phase.
How large is the HEC Paris MBA class?
The Class of 2026 has 268 students.
How international is the HEC Paris MBA?
95% of the Class of 2026 are international participants, from 60 nationalities.
What percentage of the HEC Paris class are women?
40% of the Class of 2026 are women.
Where is HEC Paris located?
The campus is in Jouy-en-Josas, 10 miles outside Paris.
How is HEC Paris ranked?
HEC Paris is #6 in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026.
Career
What share of HEC Paris graduates find jobs?
75% of the Class of 2025 accepted job offers within three months of graduation.
Do HEC Paris graduates change careers?
In the Class of 2025, 57% changed sector, 54% changed function, 57% changed location, and 22% changed all three.
Where do HEC Paris graduates work?
In the Class of 2025, 52% accepted jobs in Europe, 25% in Asia and Oceania, 11% in North America, 8% in Africa and the Middle East, and 4% in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Financial
How much is tuition at HEC Paris?
Tuition is EUR 102,000 for the January 2027 and September 2027 intakes, paid as a EUR 9,000 deposit and two installments of EUR 47,000 and EUR 46,000.
What are the living expenses?
HEC Paris estimates EUR 25,300 for 16 months, including accommodation from EUR 10,400.
What is the application fee for HEC Paris?
The non-refundable application fee is EUR 200.
Does HEC Paris offer scholarships?
All admitted applicants can apply for scholarships. HEC Paris states it offers over EUR 1,000,000 in aid every year.
Application
What essays are required for the HEC Paris application?
Completed essays are part of the application checklist. HEC Paris does not publish the prompts on its public website; they appear in the online application.
How many recommendation letters does HEC Paris require?
Two.
Does HEC Paris require the TOEFL or IELTS?
Non-native English speakers without a degree from an English-taught university must submit TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge English, PTE, or Duolingo results. Minimums include IELTS 7.0, PTE 72, and Duolingo 135.
What is the HEC Paris interview like?
Invited candidates have two interviews with HEC Paris MBA alumni. Each starts with a 10-minute oral presentation on a topic of the candidate's choice, followed by a discussion of the application.
Sources
- 1. HEC Paris, MBA Requirements
- 2. HEC Paris, MBA Application Deadlines
- 3. HEC Paris, How Do I Apply?
- 4. HEC Paris, MBA Class Profile
- 5. HEC Paris, MBA Employment Statistics
- 6. HEC Paris, MBA Fees & Funding
- 7. HEC Paris, MBA Learning Experience
- 8. HEC Paris, FT Global MBA Ranking 2026 announcement