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With 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 HEC Paris campus is one of the largest in Europe. It brings together students from all horizons, an internationally renowned faculty and excellent teaching facilities. HEC Paris strengthens its international influence through a remarkable academic network and targeted initiatives around the world.
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For the second consecutive year, HEC Paris participated as an academic partner in the Paris Peace Forum, held on November 30, 2025. This collaboration highlights the School’s enduring commitment to...
In October 2025, over 100 students from the Master in Strategic Management program took part in the annual study trip to London, organised by the HEC team in the UK . Over the course of four days...
When you hear about circular fashion, what’s the first platform that comes to mind? Vinted? Vestiaire Collective? Now, what about circular fashion in Africa? Probably nothing, and that’s completely normal...
HEC Paris proudly hosted the official launch of UNDERPIN Climate, a three-year, EU-funded research project that will transform the way Europe measures progress on climate resilience. The kick-off meeting...
This September, the 2025 London Finance Study Trip brought together more than 300 students from the Master in International Finance (MIF) and Master in Economics & Finance (MEF) programs for an intensive...
Fernando J. Díaz López, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Climate & Earth Center, has been appointed as a Lead Author for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh...
On September 10–11, 2025, HEC Paris welcomed leading academics from across Europe for the workshop “European Public Scholarship: From Individual Stories to a Theory and Method for Academic Engagement”.
12 doctoral students joined the HEC Paris PhD Program this fall, selected from an exceptionally competitive pool. They expand the school’s tightknit research community.
In June, our EMBA participants had the opportunity to take part in the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) Week, attending courses hosted by partner schools around the world 🌍. GNAM, a network...
When Bianca Vitcu left her hometown of Iaşi, Romania, to pursue the Bachelor of Arts & Science in Data, Society & Organisations - a joint program run by Bocconi University and HEC Paris - she was stepping...
India’s startup scene has always had big dreams… and now, some of those dreams are crossing borders. Back in April, ten ambitious AI startups from India kicked off their journey with the IndiaAI Startups...
From April 6 to 12, 16 students from the HEC ONU association were in NYC for the National Model United Nations (NMUN), which promotes understanding of the workings of the UN and contemporary global issues...
On the shores of the Gulf of Guinea, Helen Ako Arrey has spent eighteen years orchestrating economics and planning for oil producers—navigating cost analyses, contract negotiations, and investment...
The HEC Maroc association was founded in March 2023 by students eager to shine a spotlight on Morocco and promote its culture. In barely more than two years, they have gained visibility and influence...
From vision to implementation: corporate purpose as a compass for decision-making, innovation, and governance.
On June 12, hundreds of students celebrated the end of their academic journey at HEC Paris. Among those were Lima, Nikita, Zaid and Gal, all recipients of the Imagine Fellows Program . Created by the HEC...
The HEC ONU student association, alongside other student associations, presented its recommendations during the “ Forum Jeunesse Océan ”, organized in Nice by the French Association for the United Nations...
As part of its participation in the EuroTeQ project, HEC Paris took part in this year's EuroTeQathon in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The fifth edition of the event took place from June 14 to 16, 2025. One...
On June 6, HEC Paris welcomed the French stop of the Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit (SEES) on its Jouy-en-Josas campus. As 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and...
Highlights from the 2025 JETRO – HEC Paris International Program: For the second year in a row, the HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center, in collaboration with JETRO (Japan External Trade...
Earlier this month, the HEC UK Office organised the 3 rd edition of the Learning Expedition to London for the Master in Marketing students. During 4 intensive days, 60 students had the opportunity to...
The HEC Paris MBA Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation under sunny skies, marking the culmination of a transformative journey. The ceremony featured a keynote speech by France’s Minister for Foreign...
"We are all born creators." With these words, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, incoming CEO of OpenAI Applications, and proud alumna of HEC Paris, addressed the Class of 2025 of the Grande École, Master’s...
Sokhna Ndiaye is one of those people you listen to and remember. A calm voice, but firm words. A clear vision, but feet firmly planted in everyday reality. When she speaks about women's leadership in...
On June 14, 2025, HEC Paris welcomed back one of its most distinguished alumni and professor of finance, Jean-Noël Barrot, to deliver the commencement address – a resounding call to resistance.
What does it really feel like when one extraordinary chapter comes to an end and a new one is just about to begin? We asked some of our amazing Master’s students to write an open letter to themselves on...
What would you say to your younger self at the end of a life-changing journey? With graduation just around the corner, we asked some of our amazing Master’s students to write a letter to the person they...
HEC Paris is honored to welcome Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Associate Professor of Finance (on leave), as the Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2025 of the...
Graduation is more than a ceremony. It’s a moment suspended in time - where the past, present, and future meet in a rush of memories, gratitude, and hope. As HEC Paris celebrates the Class of 2025, we...
"Strategic frameworks, leadership models, financial insights— I could apply them in real time. It was like upgrading the operating system while keeping the machine running."
India is taking its AI ambitions global… and fast! Through a groundbreaking collaboration with Station F and HEC Paris, the IndiaAI Startups Global Program gives 10 selected Indian startups a unique...
The HEC Imagine Fellows program has reached a new landmark by taking on a new mission: to provide people living in exile in France with the keys to boosting their own startups. Sumaia Sediqi, who moved to...
HEC scholarship holders and Ambassadors for Peace were invited on April 16 to attend a conference organized by Les Guerrières de la Paix and the City of Paris to take part in the international conference...
This March, the HEC UK Office organised the 3 rd edition of the Learning Expedition to London for the X-HEC Master of Science Data Science & AI for Business students. During 3 intensive days, the students...
Professor of Ethics at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Michael Posner makes an impassioned call for “resistance” to the latest measures by the Trump administration. In an exclusive interview, Posner...
This 3rd episode of the HEC Bold Thinkers Podcast transports listeners to São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant and complex megacity — a place where deep-rooted inequalities meet cutting-edge innovation, and where...
Every year, the HEC Paris Office in the UK organises a dynamic Learning Expedition in London, bringing together over 140 aspiring entrepreneurs from the HEC Startup Launchpad program. Managed by the...
HEC United is an ambitious initiative that forges meaningful connections between current students and the vast network of HEC Paris alumni worldwide. Each year, two students embark on a six-month journey...
The future of computing is rapidly unfolding. In February, a distinguished panel of global experts convened in Heilbronn, Germany, for the third session of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Next...
On Saturday, March 8, the Eiffel Tower illuminated the Parisian night with a powerful message: "SOS Afghan Women." This display was more than just a visual statement—it was a call to businesses and...
The Korean startup ecosystem gains momentum as nine innovative startups join the 2025 KOSME program , from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency . This start-up acceleration program, under the patronage of...
Widely regarded as France’s top business school, HEC Paris has taken a major step forward by launching its first ever post-baccalaureate program: the Bachelor in Data, Society & Organizations, run in...
In 2025, one of the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute's flagship program, the ' HEC Paris Startup Launchpad,' is spicing up its winning formula. By embracing entrepreneurs from highly...
Ecem Demir’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Born in Gaziantep, Turkey, Ecem’s life took a transformative turn when she was accepted into Kadıköy...
This 2nd episode of HEC Bold Thinkers Podcast delves into four critical opportunities facing Mumbai: bridging socioeconomic divides, leveraging business potential, maintaining social connections, and...
The 2024 Women’s Forum Global Meeting held on October 23-24 in Paris offered HEC Paris a significant platform to demonstrate its dedication to inclusivity, social responsibility, and transformative...
This fall was a busy season for the HEC Paris Office in the United States and alumni living on the East Coast. Over the past few weeks, they have been able to participate in key events for the HEC...
France is the new place to be for Japanese startups with the JETRO Startup Program! As part of our International Landing Program, the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute is thrilled to...
Each year, HEC students get to explore the beauty of Japanese culture on campus from dressing up in colorful Kimono robes to learning the art of origami and calligraphy.
Kristin Young, HEC Paris’ new Director for International Academic Partnerships, attended the annual Partnership in International Management (PIM) conference, hosted last October by the prestigious...
On October 24, 2024, Heilbronn Slush’d brought together some of the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem. Organized by Campus Founders and supported by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, the event...
In the first episode of the Bold Thinkers podcast, we journey to Kinshasa, the bustling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a population set to exceed 58 million by 2075, Kinshasa is one of...
Last week, on November 20 th, 2024, the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute , in collaboration with HEC Paris in the UK , hosted a remarkable Learning Expedition that brought together HEC...
Ziyue Zhou’s story is one of exploration, growth, and embracing opportunities across the globe. Born in Nantong, a city near Shanghai, Ziyue’s academic and professional experiences have taken her from the...
The HEC Paris MBA Africa Club cultural night buzzed with energy, as students feasted on African cuisine, from Chakalaka to fried plantains, and danced to African beats in vibrant attire.
Politicians, civil society activists, business leaders, journalists and scholars gathered for the 7th Peace Forum in central Paris last week, seeking answers to what organizers suggested is a...
In October 2024, the HEC UK Office hosted an exciting study trip to London for 100 students from the Master in Strategic Management . Over four days, participants immersed themselves in the vibrant...
In a move to strengthen European technological sovereignty, ESMT Berlin and HEC Paris have joined forces to launch a new program focused on next-generation computing. This initiative, developed in...
The decision to host our joint summer program in Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation at TUM Campus Heilbronn offers our participants the occasion to discover a city with a strong support network for...
This year’s first-ever FrancoTech Summit saw HEC Paris showcase its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship through its ambassadors from the HEC Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute. The school’s...
The MIF/MEF 2024 study trip offered nearly 300 students from the Master in International Finance (MIF) and Master in Economics & Finance (MEF) programs a unique opportunity to engage with London's...
Allison Brown, MBA Marketing and Recruitment Manager, recently returned from a successful promotional trip to Asia, with invaluable support from Junko Adachi, Director of the HEC Paris office in Tokyo...
Among the remarkable Women in Tech in Africa is Hiba Mrani Alaoui, an investor and Managing Partner at Witamax, who is passionate about disruption. Hiba welcomed the HEC United team to her office in...
The journey towards growth has never been an easy ride for entrepreneurs, especially when expanding overseas. That’s why the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, through the Incubation &...
The HEC United team takes us to Morocco to meet Ataa Khayati, an alumna of the HEC Paris Master in Management program (2010). Ataa has been working at Onomo Hotels for the past eight years as the General...
6 months of planning, 80 applications, 5 sponsors, 15 groups supported by as many coaches, 4 prizes and 4 high-profile speakers for the discussion panel: this is the summary of the HEC Start'Africa...
The keynote speech at the HEC Climate Day, organized by the Climate & Earth Center, was delivered by Ibrahima Diong. He highlighted the importance of bridging the academic world with on-the-ground efforts...
For the first time ever since joining the EuroTeQ Engineering University in November 2023, HEC Paris took part in the 4th edition of the EuroTeQathon. This pitching contest was organized this year by and...
In June, the HEC UK Office organised the 2nd edition of the Learning Expedition to London for the Master in Marketing students. During 3 intensive days, the 60 students had the opportunity to do company...
From 22 to 30 May, 10 students of the Master en Entrepreneuriat et Innovation (MEI), delivered by the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) and HEC Paris, travelled to France for...
From February to May 2024, MSc X-HEC Entrepreneurs and Executive MBA (EMBA) students experienced the HEC Paris ecosystem in the US. Students, academic directors and staff, totaling close to 250 people...
On Monday, April 15, nearly 80 members of the Swiss Alumni community, representatives of international organizations, HEC students, and staff gathered at the French Residence in Geneva to highlight the...
In April, the HEC UK Office organised the 2nd edition of the Learning Expedition to London for Master in Data Science for Business X-HEC (DSB) students. During 3 intensive days, the students had the...
From February 12th to 15th, 2024, Côte d'Ivoire warmly welcomed the HEC Challenge + Dakar promotion, following the recent launch of the HEC Paris program in Senegal. Over four intense days, project...
Annually, the HEC UK Office orchestrates a Learning Expedition in London, gathering over 120 ambitious students aspiring to venture into entrepreneurship through the HEC Startup Launchpad program. Led by...
Three years to the day after its creation, HEC Imagine Fellows notched up its engagement by naming 12 students as Ambassadors for Business & Peace. In a moving ceremony in France’s Ministry for Europe and...
Despite significant progress in women's representation in the workforce over the past 60 years, recent research from HEC Paris reveals a persistent gender gap in leadership aspirations, potentially...
During an event held on 17 February in Abidjan, 45 students from the 2023/2024 Ivorian PACT students and 5 of their mentors based in Côte d'Ivoire got the opportunity to know each other better and deepen...
In a recent high-profile conference organized by the S&O Institute and the HEC UK House in London on January 23, 2024, academics and businesses shed light on the complex reality of forced migration and...
21 students of " Première" (penultimate year of secondary school in the French system) from the Lycée français Blaise Pascal in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo) visited the HEC Paris campus in...
On January 10th, in collaboration with the HEC Paris China Office, the joint screening and panel discussion of the Chinese-Italian documentary film "AI La" was held at the Yale Beijing Center located in...
Located within Z-SPACE, a multifunctional space that fuses the traditional architecture of Chinese courtyard houses with a modern aesthetic, the Beijing "HEC Alumni House" finally opened on November 15...
To illustrate the fact that sustainability is at the heart of HEC Paris’ strategy, initiatives are taking place all over the world, including within the HEC Paris alumni community in the US. On November...
The HEC Paris Executive MBA (EMBA) major in Healthcare Management cohort of 22 participants was in New York for a Learning Experience during the week of November 6. During their stay, Vincent Muzelle...
The Dean and General Director of HEC Paris, Eloïc Peyrache, visited Côte d'Ivoire in September. The visit, marked by several milestones, testifies to the school's active presence in a booming ecosystem...
The HEC Paris Office in the UK organises every year a Learning Expedition to London for approximately 100 Master in Strategic Management students. This month, they spent 3 intensive days visiting 20...
The HEC Paris US Office organized yet another successful event in New York earlier this month: a rich and engaging networking session enabled prospective candidates, ranging for Grande Ecole Masters...
Students from the Master in International Finance (MIF) and Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) kicked off their year with a Study Trip to London! During their time in the city, these students had the...
Last month, the opening ceremony for the new cohort of the Executive Media, Art and Creation (EMAC) program took place at the Institut français (French cultural center) in Beijing. Mr Corbard, Attaché for...
On June 5, the HEC Paris Japan Office and the Japan Alumni Chapter threw an event in Tokyo during which Mariko Magnan (H.03), founder of TPO, received the 2023 Mercure Prize, the award for the HEC...
From June 7 to 10, the Executive Master in Media, Art and Creation (EMAC) first ever cohort travelled to Paris with a packed schedule: starting with the Grand Palais Immersif's "Éternel Mucha" exhibition...
HEC Paris enjoyed its 142nd graduation ceremony over the course of two sunny June days on the Jouy-en-Josas campus. In Part I, we described the 50th anniversary of women student admission to the school...
The HEC UK Office organised the first Learning Expedition to London for the Master in Marketing students. The 42 students spent 4 intensive days where they had the opportunity to visit companies, meet...
On Friday, May 12, 2023, a delegation from HEC Paris signed a key academic partnership with the University of Cambridge – a great way to enrich our students' experience with innovative academic exchange...
Librairie Albertine welcomed the latest edition of the "Share and Dare" panel on May 4. 40 HEC Alumni gathered to listen to Julie Girard’s (H.11) present and discuss her first book, Le crépuscule des...
The HEC Paris community was in Washington DC on March 30 to honor the long-lasting partnership forged with the Women's Forum. HEC Paris showed its commitment to gender equality and diversity: HEC Paris US...
In April, the HEC UK Office organised a Learning Expedition to London for c.40 students from the Master in Data Science for Business. The students spent 3 intensive days where they had they had the...
After two years of searching for the ideal place and nearly one year of renovation work, the HEC UK House officially opened on March 22 nd. Hundreds of alumni and many members of the school, the HEC...
Full House at Villa Albertine New York for an energizing evening of powerful insights shared by Hubert Joly on purposeful leadership as a meaningful way to unlock growth and business.
Every year, the HEC UK Office organises a Learning Expedition in London for over 100 entrepreneur students from the HEC Startup Launchpad. This program, now run by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center...
On February 3, the HEC Paris US Office threw the Annual Gathering of the East Coast HEC Community on the Chrysler Building top floor. On this occasion, the HEC North-American Alumni and partners met with...
In 2022, the HEC Japan Office took part and organised a series of exciting events in Tokyo. From a dinner with the Japan Chapter, to a networking meeting for the September 2022 MBA intake, as well as...
The HEC Paris US Office took part in meaningful events over the past months, showing HEC’s strong commitment to its values of “responsibility” during the Positive Impact Summit and the Climate Fresk...
On Wednesday October 7 th, the 22 African students from the first three "PACT Afrique" classes, all admitted to the MiM Grande Ecole Program at HEC Paris, met on campus with Bertrand Schwab, Major Donor...
Global and European partners
PIM
Partnership in International Management (PIM) has been co-created in 1973 by HEC Paris together with New York University (NYU) and London Business School (LBS). It is a consortium of leading business schools each representing the highest degree of excellence in the fields of business administration and management.
PIM facilitates the development of international cooperation among members, fostering the development of joint programs, students and faculty exchange, joint research and cooperation among faculty members and researchers.
CEMS
In 1988 HEC Paris together with ESADE Business School (Barcelona), Bocconi University (Milan) and University of Cologne founded CEMS, a global alliance of academic and corporate institutions dedicated to educating and preparing future generations of international business leaders.
The joint CEMS Master’s in International Management (MiM) is the main vehicle for achieving this goal.
Common to all activities is the aim of promoting global citizenship, with particular emphasis placed upon the following values:
- The pursuit of excellence with high standards of performance and ethical conduct;
- Understanding and drawing upon cultural diversity with respect and empathy;
- Professional responsibility and accountability in relation to society as a whole.
GNAM
The Global Network for Advanced Management seeks to drive innovation and create value by connecting 32 leading global business schools, their resources, and their stakeholders.
GNAM leverages resources from business schools across continents, positioning future leaders to thrive in roles which require a broad understanding of the differences between markets and diverse stakeholders.
EUROTEQ
At the end of 2023, HEC Paris joined the EuroTeQ Engineering University, a European alliance designed to promote science and technology in entrepreneurship, focusing on the current challenges of sustainable and human development.
Created in 2020, the EuroTeQ Engineering University was originally made up of six of Europe's leading technology universities: Technical University of Munich (TUM), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), École Polytechnique (l'X), Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech).
Following the success of this first phase, two business schools, HEC Paris and the University of Navarra (IESE), have joined the alliance to enrich it with high-level expertise in management, innovation and entrepreneurship.
This project is supported by the French government under the France 2030 program, managed by the French National Research Agency. 
Academic Partners
With over 130 academic partnerships worldwide, HEC Paris enables its students and participants to pursue part of their studies at leading partner institutions, either through exchanges or double degrees. This international exposure fosters skill development, enriches graduates’ profiles, and strengthens the school’s academic influence. It also allows HEC Paris faculty to teach and conduct research at world-class institutions.
Alumni Chapters
The HEC Paris Alumni network is a dynamic and fraternal network facilitating exchange and experience-sharing among its members.