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- At least a three-year bachelor's degree in any subject and little or no professional experience.
- Selection considers the academic file, a GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE result, references and an interview.
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HEC Paris
Jouy-en-Josas, FranceReviewed 22 October 2026
HEC Paris's two-year Master in Management combines a management foundation with specialisation.
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HEC Paris's two-year Master in Management combines a management foundation with specialisation. The optional gap year and double degrees have different cost implications.
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- Master in Management — direct international admission
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Language requirements
- C1 English proficiency is required.
- Accepted four-skill tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and TOEIC; native speakers and graduates of wholly English-taught degrees can qualify for exemption.
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Study intakes
- 2027 entry to the two-year programme.
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Application deadlines
- Direct-admission rounds remaining after October 2026 close at noon Paris time on 26 November 2026, 17 February 2027 and 28 April 2027.
- The separate Join a School in France route has different dates.
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International tuition
- For entry in 2027, the two-year schedule totals EUR 58,900, plus EUR 2,000 for international students outside the stated EU/Erasmus+ exemption.
- An optional additional year incurs EUR 2,950 in service and administration fees; living costs are separate.
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Scholarships & funding
- HEC offers competitive merit- and need-based funding for international students.
- Eligibility and award amounts depend on the individual application.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at HEC Paris?
Selected programme options include Master in Management — direct international admission. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for HEC Paris?
At least a three-year bachelor's degree in any subject and little or no professional experience. Selection considers the academic file, a GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE result, references and an interview. C1 English proficiency is required. Accepted four-skill tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and TOEIC; native speakers and graduates of wholly English-taught degrees can qualify for exemption.
How much are international tuition fees at HEC Paris?
For entry in 2027, the two-year schedule totals EUR 58,900, plus EUR 2,000 for international students outside the stated EU/Erasmus+ exemption. An optional additional year incurs EUR 2,950 in service and administration fees; living costs are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for HEC Paris?
Direct-admission rounds remaining after October 2026 close at noon Paris time on 26 November 2026, 17 February 2027 and 28 April 2027. The separate Join a School in France route has different dates. 2027 entry to the two-year programme. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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