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HEC Paris: 2021-2022 Admissions: Deadlines, Early requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Regarded as one of the world’s best business schools, HEC Paris is internationally renowned for its world class faculty and teaching standards. Home to over 4,500 students in its degree programs and 8000 students in executive education programs, the institution has a global presence across different continents. Presently, international students from 110 countries worldwide are enrolled in HEC Paris’s 20 Masters, MBA and executive education programs.

Applications to HEC Paris are invited throughout the year on a rolling basis. As one of the top ranked business schools globally, getting admission at HEC is not a mere cakewalk. Only the students with exceptional academic grades, professional experience, strong recommendation letters and personal statements have a higher chance of being accepted.

For HEC MBA, applicants must have a minimum 2 years of work experience in relevant fields. In addition to that, It is strongly recommended to submit GMAT scores above 690 and GRE scores above 65th percentile. The final selection is based on the performance of the candidate in the [personal interview conducted by the HEC Paris Alumni after evaluating the applications.

Table of Contents

HEC Paris Highlights
HEC Paris Admission Deadlines
HEC Paris International Admission
3.1 Admission Requirements
3.2 English Language Proficiency
3.3 Visa Requirements
HEC Paris PG Admission
4.1 Popular PG Courses
FAQs

HEC Admission Highlights

Application Portal	HEC Paris Online portal
Application Fee	100-200 USD
IELTS minimum score	6.5
Application Season	Rolling
Standardized Test	GMAT/GRE
Acceptance Rate	6%
Employment Rate	92%
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Work Experience	Only for few graduate courses
Financial Aid	Scholarships
Official Website	https://www.hec.edu/en

HEC Paris Admission Deadlines

Applications at HEC Paris are accepted on a rolling basis. International students are welcome to apply throughout the year. Deadlines and intake seasons might vary for different programs. Applicants must check their chosen course page and adhere to the specified deadlines.

HEC Paris MBA Deadlines

Applicants can apply to the MBA program at HEC Paris throughout the year, and begin their MBA journey in either January or September. Given below are the key deadlines for applying to HEC:

Application Deadline	Decision Date	Deadline to Confirm
1 February 2021	5 March 2021	7 April 2021
1 March 2021	9 April 2021	5 May 2021
1 April 2021	7 May 2021	2 June 2021
1 May 2021	4 June 2021	7 July 2021
1 June 2021	9 July 2021	7 August 2021
15 August 2021	17 September 2021	20 October 2021
15 September 2021	22 October 2021	17 November
15 October 2021	19 November 2021	15 December 2021
15 November 2021	17 December 2021	2 January 2022

HEC Paris International Admissions

HEC Paris enrols students from over 110+ countries worldwide. The basic admission process to get into the prestigious B-school is quite identical for both french students and international students. However, there are certain additional prerequisites that are to be met by the international students like English language proficiency and visa requirements. Hence, they must take a note of the following requirements before applying to HEC Paris:

Application portal: HEC Paris Online portal
Application fee: 100-200 Euro (varies for different programs)

Admission Requirements

Letter of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts from the previous college
Personal Essay
Resume/CV with relevant work experience
Standardized tests to study in france
GMAT score– 680 min. or GRE score- 150 min. in each section
TOEFL- 100 / IELTS 6.5+
Analytical and qualitative skills
Additional program-specific requirements may be there

English Proficiency Requirements for International Students

International students from non-native English speaking nations must demonstrate their english language proficiency by taking the below-mentioned tests and securing the specified minimum scores

Tests	Minimum Scores Required
TOEFL	ibt: 100 pbt: 600
TOEIC	Speaking & Writing: 340 Listening & Reading: 850
IELTS	7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in all sections
Cambridge English exams	185
PTE	72

Visa Requirements for International Students

Students wishing to pursue their degree in France need to apply for a student visa. Students can either apply for a short stay student visa, or long stay student visa depending on the duration of their chosen course. While the short stay visa allows the students to study in France for a period of three months, long stay visa lasts for as long as the completion of your bachelors or masters degree (more than six months)

After the successful selection of the application for the admission at HEC, students will receive a letter of introduction along with their study visa. Documents required for the successful submission of your application are as below:

Stay application form of minimum 90 days
Two passport size photographs
A copy of valid Passport
Letter of acceptance from the institution
CV/Resume
Proof of Financial statements
Health insurance
Receipt of payment of Visa fees
Copy of your CV
Academic official transcripts on a relevant degrees

Students are then required to contact the France embassy in your home country to schedule an interview for further visa process.

HEC Paris Graduate Admissions

HEC Paris offers several masters, executive education and MBA programs in the business and management domain. Admissions to HEC are quite competitive and the students applying must demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. Applicants are required to follow the admission guidelines mentioned below while making an application to the b-school:

Application Portal: HEC Paris Online portal
Application fees: Masters- 110 EUR, MBA- 200 EUR
HEC Paris Graduate Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission in HEC graduate programs are listed below

Completed Application Form
Statement of Purpose
Reference letters
CV/ Resume
Passport-sized photograph
Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
Copy of your Passport or birth certificate
GMAT/ GRE
English proficiency test scores

The different requirements for admission to some of the top Program at HEC Paris are mentioned in the table below,

Requirements	Application Fee	Academic Qualification	GRE/GMAT scores	Recommendations	work experience	Resume	Interview
Masters Of Business Administration (MBA)	200 Euro	Bachelor's degree	GMAT- 690+ GRE- 65th percentile	Two LORS	2 years work experience	Required	Two personal interview
Executive MBA	200 EUR	Bachelor's degree	Required	Two LORS	8 years work experience	Required	Two personal interview
Master's in Management	110 Euro	Bachelor's degree	Required	Required (at least one academic)	Not required	Required	Required
Master's in International Finance	110 EUR	60% in Indian UG degree in finance, statistics, accounting, calculus, business and related	Required	Required (at least one academic)	Not required	Required	Required

Applicants must double check the admission requirements of their chosen course and make sure their applications are to the point and complete. For the HEC MBA program, the applicants are evaluated in a holistic manner. They are assessed on the basis of their academic excellence, professional experience, leadership potential, cultural inclusivity, career perspectives and interpersonal skills. The applicants who demonstrate these qualities are called for an interview via Skype or face to face with the HEC Alumni.

FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for the HEC Paris MIM or Grande Ecole Program?

Ans. The HEC MiM / Grande Ecole program invites applications from young and motivated students of all nationalities holding a University degree with a minimum of three years having acquired 180 ECTS.

The HEC MiM / Grande Ecole program is a complete education in general administration and therefore admissions are open to students from various fields of study (engineers, social sciences, sciences, arts, etc.), with almost no professional experience.

Ques. Do students offer spring or winter entry?

Ans. No, HEC Paris only offers a full time Master program which starts in the month of September of each year.

Ques. How easy/hard is it to get into HEC Paris?

Ans. It is not very hard to get into HEC. All you have to do is meet admissions requirements, English language proficiency test score, visa proof, and sufficient funds for living and studying in France.

Ques. What is the difference between the Admission Round and if there will be any disadvantage in applying for a later round?

Ans. There is no contrast between the Admission Round criteria. All Admission Rounds are open for a single entry in September month. As there could be no other entry points, we urge you to apply right on time as the quantity of places are limited and admission is highly competitive.

Ques. Can students apply for more than one master's program at HEC?

Ans. Yes. When filling in your application form, you can make two choices for the equivalent round. If you apply for two courses, your first choice is the favoured one. Your subsequent choice application will be sent for review only if your favored first choice application is unsuccessful. Kindly note that there is no specific schedule for your second choice and these applications will normally be dealt with in the following Admission Round.

Ques. Who reviews the application form?

Ans. After being processed by the Admissions Team, the application is reviewed and assessed by the Academic Director of the program you are applying for. Finally, the applications are inspected by the Admission Committee set up by the Dean of HEC Paris, the Associate Dean, the Admissions Director and Academic Directors of HEC Paris Master Programs.

Ques. Is the GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE scores mandatory?

Ans. Yes, students are needed to provide a test score for one of these three tests except if you are applying for one of our Double Degree programs where specific criteria apply.

Ques. Who can apply to the HEC Summer School Program?

Ans. The Summer School invites different participant profiles. Participants included university-level students, recent graduates and young professionals who are trying to discover a new domain. Participants incorporate students at the university and Master’s level as well as young professionals who are trying to discover a new domain. The summer class regularly incorporates participants from over 50 nationalities.

Ques. Do HEC accept unofficial GMAT or GRE test scores?

Ans. No. students are advised to wait until their application is complete including the authority management test scorecard (test taker copy) prior to submitting. If on the deadline date, they have still not received the official score results, the Institute will exceptionally take their unofficial GMAT or GRE score given on the day of the test or a screenshot of their GMAT or GRE score from the particular websites. Once the official scores are accessible to you, they must be scanned and sent through email to hotlineadmissions@hec.fr. The HEC admissions team will take no responsibility for updating non-communicated scores.