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HEC Paris
#2 European Business School
#2 Worldwide Master in ManagementSource: Financial Times Ranking 2024
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, HEC Paris is a leading European business school with the ambition to make a positive impact on both business and society. Its mission is driven by a unique “Think, Teach, Act” approach, aimed at fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world.
With 167 research professors from around the globe, HEC Paris produces and shares cutting-edge knowledge with over 5,000 students from more than 130 countries. Its campus serves as a true laboratory of innovation and dialogue, fully engaged with the world’s diversity and global challenges.
Guided by its five founding values — Excellence, Curiosity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Diversity, and Responsibility — HEC Paris offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs designed for tomorrow’s leaders: Bachelor’s, Grande École, Specialized Masters, MSc, Summer School, MBA, Executive MBA, TRIUM Global Executive MBA, PhD, and a wide range of executive education programs for managers and senior leaders.
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows
Business, Management, and Marketing
Admissions Information
Prospective Lafayette Fellows must apply in either Rounds 1 or 2 of HEC’s admission process.
- Round 1 Deadline: October 2, 2025 (Admissibility Result: October 24, 2025; Admission Results: November 18, 2025)
- Round 2 Deadline: December 16, 2025 (Admissibility Results: January 22, 2026; Admission Results: February 16, 2026)
In parallel with the Lafayette Fellowship application, candidates must apply to HEC’s Master in Management program through the HEC Paris application portal.
Reminder: The awarding of the Lafayette Fellowship is conditional upon admission to one of the eligible partner institutions. Applicants must complete both the Lafayette Fellowship application and apply to at least one program at one of the partner institutions.
Campus Life
With 50% of international students, 135 nationalities represented on campus, and a community of 80,000 graduates around the world, internationalism is at the heart of the HEC Paris identity.
The school warmly welcomes international students at the beginning of each academic term through dedicated events orchestrated by the International Society, providing a supportive, community-oriented start at HEC Paris.
Learn more about campus life and international student services at HEC Paris here.
Nestled in Jouy-en-Josas, just 20 km (about 15 miles) southwest of Paris, HEC Paris enjoys a serene, wooded campus setting that elegantly balances the calm of the countryside with access to urban vibrancy. The campus spans approximately 340 acres, complete with classic château architecture and expansive green spaces — ideal for both serious study and personal growth. HEC Paris offers one of the most internationally diversified, largest, and greenest residential campuses in Europe.
Facilities support this dynamic lifestyle with much more than just academic infrastructure: students benefit from extensive accommodations—over 1,750 housing units across 18 on-campus residences, including studio apartments—plus cafés, restaurants, sports, and social spaces, fostering a sense of community.
