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#2 in MBA/PGDM in France

  • Private University
  • Institute Icon321 acre campus
  • Estd. 1881
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The HEC Paris MBA course has a ranking of #12 according to the Financial Times Ranking 2024 Category. 

About HEC Paris

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Year of establishment
1881
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Campus size
321 acres
No. of campus
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Scholarships available
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Endowment value
Euro 48 million
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Q:   What is the application fee for HEC Paris?

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HEC Paris University has an application fee of EUR 60 .This fee is typically required when submitting an application for admission. It is important to remember that the application fee may be subject to change, so it is advisable to confirm the current fee amount before applying. The application fee helps cover administrative costs with processing and evaluating the applicants.

Q:   Is MBA good at HEC Paris?

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HEC Paris has consistently ranked well for it’s business education. As evidenced by it’s high rankings in prestigious publications. In the Financial Times Master in Management rankings for 2021, HEC Paris secured the 2 position showcasing its quality. Its performance is QS ranking in accounting and finance and the Global MBA further demonstrated as a good premier institute. However check out the below rankings  table to know more:

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2021

2022

2023

FT (Financial Times) - Master in Management [2]

2

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QS - Accounting & Finance [3]

20

19

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QS - Global MBA [4]

5

4

4

Q:   Does HEC Paris accept CAT scores?

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Yes, the HEC Paris University does accept CAT scores from international students. The applicants are holistically evaluated on the process, and the university considers various scores, excluding CAT. Applicants who don’t have a CAT score can also apply by producing their GMAT scores at HEC Paris. 

 Check out some preparation tips for CAT 2024

Q:   How hard is it for an Indian to get an admission in HEC Paris and what is its value?

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HEC Paris is surely very difficult to get into for Indian students. Mainly beacuse of low level of acceptance rate of the unioversity. Only 8% of students are accepted. So for every 100 applicants only 8 students get admitted. Candidates must fulfill the specific course requirements to secure admission to HEC Paris. While the acceptance rate is very low it is suggested that the student applies early for higher chances of getting selected ( However, it's not the case for all students). The high acceptance rate can also be attributed to the fact the university if students have a good previous academic performance, and work experience, among others. It’s also important to note the University's other admission requirements.

Coming to the value of the HEC Paris, the university is one of the best management schools across the world. According to the QS ranking, the HEC Paris is ranked at 10 position in the world for MBA and for the Master in Marketing course has been placed at #1 in the QS subject rankings. Hence we can conclude by saying it's surely one of the best valued university in the world to get education from. 

Q:   What is HEC Paris known for?

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HEC Paris is known to be one of the world's best business schools. It is a leader in research and education in Management Sciences.

  • Popularly known for its MBA courses, the university offers this course for a first-year tuition fee of INR 7.65 lakh.  This course is offered for a duration of 16 months, during which first 8 months are focused on fundamentals, a rigorous combination of academic training and hands-on learning teach core business skills.
  • On the other hand, in the second phase of 8 months students can tailor the MBA program to match their personal aspirations and professional objectives.
  • The university boasts that nearly 4,000 of its graduates are currently CEOs, CFOs or are active founders of their own organisation. 
  • According to official website, nearly 25 per cent of HEC graduates start their own businesses. The HEC faculty helps in creating over 400-schoolwide entrepreneurial projects every year. 

HEC Paris Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :Euro 110 - 200
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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University CityParis, Other - France, France
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Population of City22,06,488

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1, rue de la Liberation 78351 Jouy en Josas Cedex

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1, rue de la Liberation
78351 Jouy en Josas Cedex

Paris ( Other - France)

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