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HEC Paris MBA Deadlines 2024-2025

The HEC Paris MBA deadlines for the September 2025 and January 2026 intakes are as follows. Deadlines are subject to change and more were added for the September 2025 intake.

HEC Paris Deadlines: September 2025 Intake

Rounds Application Deadline Final Decision Notification
Round 1 August 19, 2024 September 20, 2024
Round 2 September 16, 2024 October 18, 2024
Round 3 October 14, 2024 November 15, 2024
Round 4 November 12, 2024 December 13, 2024
Round 5 December 16, 2024 January 17, 2025
Round 6 January 19, 2025 February 14, 2025
Round 7 February 16, 2025 March 14, 2025
Round 8 March 16, 2025 April 18, 2025
Round 9 April 20, 2025 May 16, 2025
Round 7 May 18, 2025 June 20, 2025
Round 8 June 22, 2025 July 18, 2025
Round 9 July 22, 2025 August 1, 2025

HEC Paris encourages non-EU nationals to apply sooner than the October and November round deadlines due to housing and student visas.

HEC Paris Deadlines: January 2026 Intake

Rounds Application Deadline Final Decision Notification
Round 1 January 19, 2025 February 13, 2025
Round 2 February 16, 2025 March 14, 2025
Round 3 March 16, 2025 April 18, 2025
Round 4 April 20, 2025 May 16, 2025
Round 5 May 18, 2025 June 20, 2025
Round 6 June 22, 2025 July 18, 2025
Round 7 August 17, 2025 September 19, 2025
Round 8 September 21, 2025 October 17, 2025
Round 9 October 19, 2025 November 21, 2025
Round 10 November 23, 2025 December 19, 2025

Required Materials

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, though this requirement can be waived if the applicant has completed their secondary education, along with 5 years minimum of professional experience with at least 3 years in a managerial position. Athletes who have represented their country at a national level may also have this requirement waived. HEC Paris notes that the ideal candidate has between 2 and 10 years of professional experience.

The completed application will include transcripts for all post-secondary academic work, GMAT, GRE or EA score reports, essay responses, two references, a current resume in English, and the 200 Euro application fee. Applicants must also provide a passport-style photo, a copy of their passport(s) or birth certificate.

Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must complete one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), TOEIC, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English Exams, or Duolingo English Test.