QS World Ranking
#308
Acceptance Rate
10%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$16,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#10
Paris
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
700
students
International Students
88%
US Students
6%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Europe's top business school producing more billionaires than any other European institution.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Europe's #1 business school by many rankings. BBA program available. Near Versailles, 30 min from Paris.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to HEC Paris
Acceptance Rate
10%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
English/French
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$16,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via HEC Paris portal by April
- SAT 1400+ or ACT 31+ or IB 38+ recommended
- IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ (Bachelor taught primarily in English)
- Personal essay and motivation letter required
- Strong extracurricular and leadership profile valued
- Two rounds of selection (written dossier + video/interview for finalists)
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Includes two international exchange semesters.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/French
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$16,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 10%
- QS Best Student City (Paris)
- #10 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓HEC Foundation Scholarship
- ✓HEC Paris Scholarship
Cost of Living — Jouy-en-Josas, France
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,930
vs. avg US college student
2% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Campus is 30 min from Paris by RER B. On-campus housing available. Paris weekend trips are easy. French student discounts apply widely.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at HEC Paris as a US Student
HEC Paris is located in Jouy-en-Josas, France and is ranked #308in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Strategy. Instruction is offered in English/French. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$16,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 10%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the HEC Foundation Scholarship.