HEC's September 2027 calendar has four rounds, not the five earlier cycles ran — a change verified against HEC's own Direct Admissions Calendar on 24 August 2026. Each round closes at 12:00 noon CET/CEST and decisions follow roughly six weeks later. Applying early is worth more here than at most schools for one specific reason: scholarship decisions are tied to admission cycles, so an October or November file gets funding visibility months before an April one does. Line these four up against the rest of your list on our deadline tracker.
HEC Paris runs 4 application rounds . Earlier rounds generally carry higher acceptance odds and earlier scholarship visibility.
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| R1 | 7 October 2026 |
| R2 | 26 November 2026 |
| R3 | 17 February 2027 |
| R4 | 26 April 2027 |
Dates are confirmed against the school's official admissions page.
What we checked, and when. September 2027 intake — dates now published by HEC (verified 24 Aug 2026 against the Direct Admissions Calendar). Four rounds, not the five of earlier cycles; each closes at 12:00 noon CET/CEST.
Frequently asked questions
What GMAT score do I need for HEC Paris?
HEC Paris does not publish a minimum score. Admitted students typically score in the 640–730 GMAT range, with an average around 690. The GMAT Focus Edition, GRE, and TAGE-MAGE are also accepted, and HEC weights the overall application — including academic background, internships, essays, and the interview — rather than relying on test scores alone.
What are the application deadlines for the HEC MiM?
For the September 2027 intake HEC runs four rounds, each closing at 12:00 noon CET/CEST — Round 1 on 7 October 2026, Round 2 on 26 November 2026, Round 3 on 17 February 2027, and Round 4 on 26 April 2027. (Earlier cycles ran five rounds through late May; the published 2027 calendar has four.) Decisions follow within roughly six weeks of each round closing, and earlier rounds historically have higher acceptance rates and earlier scholarship visibility.
How much does the HEC Paris MiM cost?
HEC prices the intake it is currently admitting — entry in 2027/2028 — at €58,900 for the full two-year program. That is €29,450 a year, itemised by HEC as €26,500 academic fees plus €1,950 student service fees plus €1,000 administrative fees, in each of M1 (2027/2028) and M2 (2028/2029). On top of tuition come a €170 non-refundable application fee, a €5,000 seat-confirmation deposit that is deducted from tuition, and a €2,000 International Student Surcharge from which EU and Erasmus+-associated students are exempt. Taking the gap year adds €2,950 — HEC prices the post-gap-year M2 at service and administrative fees only, with no second academic fee. HEC budgets living costs at approximately €1,500 a month for 2026; France's €105 CVEC contribution is owed separately and HEC's fee page does not mention it. HEC offers need-based and merit scholarships, and many students access French student loans or sponsorships through CEMS partners.
What careers do HEC MiM graduates pursue?
Financial services and consulting together account for roughly half of the graduating class. Technology, luxury, energy, and entrepreneurship round out the rest. Top recruiters include McKinsey, BCG, Bain, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, LVMH, Kering, and Amazon. The 2025 employment rate at three months was 99%.
Does HEC Paris offer scholarships?
Yes. HEC awards both merit-based scholarships (including the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship for international students, awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and need-based aid. Country-specific funds, CEMS scholarships, and corporate sponsorships are also available. Applying in earlier rounds is generally advantageous for scholarship consideration.
How competitive is HEC Paris MiM admission?
HEC admits roughly 400 students per cohort from several thousand applicants worldwide. The acceptance rate is in the low double digits, and the bar rises in later rounds as seats fill. Strong academics, international exposure, a coherent career project, and demonstrated leadership are weighted heavily.
Sources
- HEC Paris — Master in Management (Grande École) official page ↗ — HEC Paris
- HEC Paris — MiM Admissions (Sept-2027 calendar NOW PUBLISHED: four rounds, R1 7 Oct 2026 · R2 26 Nov 2026 · R3 17 Feb 2027 · R4 26 Apr 2027, each 12:00 noon CET/CEST; the earlier five-round Oct–May pattern no longer applies) ↗ — HEC Paris
- HEC Paris — MiM Fees & Financing (re-read at source 2026-09-03; the page now prices the 2027/2028 M1 intake, which is the intake its published four-round calendar admits to. Schedule as published: M1 2027/2028 academic fees EUR 26,500 + student service fees EUR 1,950 + administrative fees EUR 1,000 = EUR 29,450; M2 2028/2029 identical, EUR 29,450; 'Total Program Cost' EUR 58,900. A third row prices 'M2 post Gap Year (2029/2030)' at EUR 2,950 — service and administrative fees only, no academic fee — so the gap-year route adds EUR 2,950 rather than a full year of tuition. Also published: EUR 170 non-refundable application fee; EUR 5,000 non-refundable seat-confirmation deposit, deducted from total tuition; an International Student Surcharge of 'EUR 2,000 additional to tuition fees', from which 'Domestic students and students from the European Union, and associated countries of the Erasmus+ scheme, are exempt'; living costs 'approximately EUR 1,500/month in 2026, covering housing, food, compulsory insurances (health and civil liability), sports and leisure'. The page does NOT mention the CVEC. This figure supersedes the EUR 57,700 read on 2026-07-05, which priced the 2026-27 cohort — a cycle this profile's own deadlines no longer admit to) ↗ — HEC Paris
- Financial Times — Masters in Management 2025 ↗ — Financial Times
- QS Business Masters Rankings: Management 2026 ↗ — QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- CEMS Global Alliance — HEC Paris (founding member) ↗ — CEMS