HEC Paris for Indian Students
Jouy-en-Josas, near Paris, France
One of the world's most prestigious business schools. Postgraduate only — no bachelor's degrees. World's top MiM, elite MBA, and direct pipelines to McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, LVMH. Compare with London Business School.
#1
MiM (Global)
Top 3
MBA (Europe)
MBB
Pipeline
50+
Students Guided
What Makes HEC Different
Postgraduate Only — No Bachelor's
HEC does NOT offer undergraduate degrees. Complete your bachelor's in India or abroad, then apply to HEC for MiM, specialized master's, or MBA. HEC functions as an elite postgraduate upgrade, not a first-entry university.
MiM — Flagship Program
Ideal for high-performing recent graduates targeting consulting, finance, strategy, or global corporates. Flexible curriculum, internship-heavy, global exchange options, elite recruiter pipelines. For early-career candidates, HEC MiM often delivers stronger outcomes than many mid-tier MBAs.
Elite Corporate Pipeline
Direct recruitment pipelines to McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, LVMH, and global corporates. Starting salaries in consulting/finance: often €70K-€100K+.
Dr. Karan Gupta's tip: Some Indian applicants treat HEC as “just another European business school.” In reality, HEC is extremely selective, brand value in consulting/finance is enormous, and alumni influence across Europe is powerful. Treat it as a serious leadership school. Talk to us.
HEC Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
Not offered. HEC is postgraduate only. Complete your bachelor's first, then apply.
MiM & Specialized Masters
MBA
- Top-tier for consulting & finance
- Highly international cohort
- Leadership-focused curriculum
- GMAT/GRE required
- Work experience, essays, interview
- Read: MBA Strategy
Costs & Budget (International Students)
Tuition & Living
- Undergraduate: Not offered — HEC is postgraduate only
- MiM: ~€50,000–€55,000 total program cost
- Specialized Master's: ~€30,000–€45,000 total
- MBA: ~€90,000–€100,000 total program cost
- Living costs: ~€1,000–€1,400/month | ~€12,000–€16,800/year
- Total estimated budget: MiM ~€65,000–€90,000 | MBA ~€102,000–€120,000
- Approximate for recent intake cycles — Study in France | Cost Calculator
Scholarships
- Merit-based scholarships available
- Need-based funding and diversity awards
- Corporate-sponsored scholarships
- Strong applicants frequently receive partial tuition funding
- Read: Scholarships Guide | Education Loans
KGC Students at HEC
Vikrant Mehta
HEC Paris
“HEC MiM was my top choice after graduating from a top Indian university. Dr. Gupta helped me understand that HEC evaluates leadership potential and international mindset, not just GMAT scores. The application strategy was precise and I got in with a scholarship.”
Aditi Sharma
HEC Paris
“I applied to HEC MBA after 5 years in consulting. KGC helped me articulate why HEC specifically — the European corporate access, the alumni network in consulting, and the career pivot opportunity. The essay coaching was outstanding.”
Rahul Krishnan
HEC Paris
“HEC's Specialized Master's in Finance was exactly what I needed. Dr. Gupta helped me position my quantitative background effectively. The GMAT preparation guidance and application timeline were critical.”
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