HEC Paris is France's top business school, founded in 1881 and based in Jouy-en-Josas near Paris. It holds triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) — a mark held by fewer than 1% of business schools globally. Graduates enter firms like McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and L'Oréal within months of finishing.
Jouy-en-Josas, France
#1 in Europe (2023)
Top 10 worldwide (FT 2024)
AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA
#1 globally (FT 2023)
Graduates hired by McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100, GMAT:690
Masters in Management (Grande École)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
MSc in Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90, GMAT:670
MSc in Marketing
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:90
Executive MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100, GMAT:640
PhD in Management
Doctoral DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS:7.0, TOEFL:100
#1 Masters in Management globally — ranked by Financial Times four times.
Triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) — fewer than 1% of schools hold all three.
140-year-old alumni network — 72,000 graduates across 130 countries.
Strong consulting and finance placement — top recruiter targets include McKinsey, BCG, and JPMorgan.
Over 80% of MBA graduates secure roles in consulting, finance, or tech within three months.
Average post-MBA salary reaches €85,000–€110,000 depending on sector and location.
Top employers include McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, L'Oréal, and Amazon.
Strong pathway to senior leadership — many alumni hold C-suite roles within 10 years.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
N/A
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits on 30 hectares in Jouy-en-Josas, 30 minutes from central Paris by RER B train. On-campus housing, sports facilities, and student associations make it easy to settle in quickly.
Paris gives you direct access to global headquarters, cultural institutions, and a student population from over 130 countries. Cost of living is high by French standards, but student discounts and campus amenities help.
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
University acceptance letter required
Proof of funds: ~€615/month
Proof of accommodation in France
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Campus France registration (most countries)