HEC Paris

HEC Paris is one of France’s foremost business schools and a grande école in the selective French higher education tradition, distinct from the open public university system. It is widely recognised for its MBA and Grande École management programmes, drawing students from across France and internationally.

Founded in the nineteenth century, HEC Paris has built a long-standing reputation for producing graduates who move into leadership positions in finance, consulting, and corporate management, supported by close relationships with major French and international businesses.

Why students choose HEC Paris

• Strong global reputation for management education and its MBA programme.
• Extensive corporate partnerships and recruiting relationships with major employers.
• A large and active international alumni network across business and finance.
• Programmes taught substantially in English at postgraduate level, alongside French-taught tracks.
• Highly selective admissions reflecting its standing among Europe’s business schools.

Campus and location

HEC Paris is based on a dedicated campus in Jouy-en-Josas, in the Île-de-France region to the south-west of Paris, set in extensive parkland away from the city centre.

What students say

Students frequently mention HEC Paris’s close relationships with employers, with strong recruiting pipelines into consulting, finance, and corporate roles cited as a major draw. A recurring theme is the intensity and pace of the programmes, reflecting the school’s competitive admissions and business-school culture. International students often note the size and usefulness of the alumni network, though some mention that the campus’s location outside central Paris means less immediate access to city life than schools based in the capital.

Official website: https://www.hec.edu

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