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Hold a Bachelor or Master's degree from an international institution 

The HEC Paris / Freie Universität Berlin Double Degree is designed for candidates striving for a career in national, European and/or international administration and management. The program is also open to candidates who wish to acquire the eligibility for a doctoral program in Political Science or Economics.

  • Bachelor Degree in any field with minimum 180 ECTS-credits
  • Knowledge of German (B2/C1)
  • Proficiency in English
  • French language is welcome, but not mandatory
  • Ten-month internship (can also be completed after the studies in France or Germany, if not completed prior to the program

Applicants complete an online application on hec.edu/applytomasters/​ by the deadline of the admission session.

  1.  Create your account
  2. Select the  following program: "GE/MPA - Master in Management & Public Affairs Grande Ecole", then select "GE/MPA - Freie Universitat Berlin Double Degree" or "GE/MPA - Freie Universitat Berlin candidates"
  3. Complete the 5 parts of the application and submit your application

APPLICATION DEADLINES NO LATER THAN:

  • Round 3: February 27th, 2025 at 12pm (noon) CET

ADMISSIBILITY RESULTS NO LATER THAN*:

  • Round 3: March 20th, 2025

ADMISSION RESULTS NO LATER THAN 6pm (CEST) ON*:

  • Round 3: April 11th, 2025 at 6pm

* may be subject to change

The intake will take place on Campus, the last week of August 2025.

  • Degree certificate(s) or current certificate of enrollment
  • Résumé with photo (CV)
  • All official up-to-date academic transcripts and official GPA
  • Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL or IELTS)
  • GMAT or GRE official test score report*
  • 2 online recommendations from professors
  • Passport-style photo
  • Application fee: €150*.
  • *Applicants holding a first degree from the double degree partner institution are exempted from GMAT/GRE and from the application fee.

Pre-selected applicants are invited to a 25-30 minute interview in English or German with a joint commission including at least one representative from each partner institution. They are encouraged to discuss their unique background, motivation, interests, and goals during this interview.


Diversity and inclusion at HEC Paris

Diversity and Inclusion

With over 120 nationalities and as many social and cultural backgrounds, the HEC Paris Community is a unique melting-pot that allows each student to better understand the world we live in.

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