Student Societies
At HEC Paris, the Student Life department brings a vibrant community to life through a wide range of student and sports clubs. With projects, events, and hands-on experiences, everyone has the opportunity to get involved, challenge themselves, and find their place on campus. It’s this unique energy that makes the HEC Paris student experience so rich and rewarding.
The Clubs Life Office, part of the Student Life department, plays a central role in supporting and energizing student club life at HEC Paris. It helps students bring their club projects to life by providing tailored resources, personalized guidance, and a strong framework, while also making it easier for them to settle into campus life.
Beyond operational support, it serves as a true learning environment where students can build professional skills while enjoying meaningful, engaging, and community-driven experiences. Driven by a dynamic team, the Clubs Life Office channels the energy of student organizations into concrete, impactful initiatives - encouraging every club to fully engage and showcase its expertise within the HEC community.
ASES (Affiliated Stanford Entrepreneurial Students) is an international student organization founded in 1989 at Stanford. It connects students and innovators through chapters in Asia, Europe, and an alumni network. The French chapter brings together students from top French schools. Its goal is to promote entrepreneurship. Its main project is a national startup pitch competition.
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Founded in 2007 at HEC Paris, the Bureau des Juristes brings together law students and graduates of the school. The association organizes conferences and meetings with legal professionals. It also supports students with legal methodology and their search for internships. Its goal is to support law students and promote legal culture within HEC.
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Carrefours HEC showcase the opportunities offered by a school like HEC Paris. The association organizes an annual forum that brings together over 150 companies. They offer internships, projects, and job opportunities to students. It is a major campus event, known for its high quality. It requires a strong sense of commitment and responsibility as well as a significant budget.
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The CEMS Club at HEC Paris works closely with the CEMS Club Paris to connect with partners, alumni, and the CEMS Alliance. It leads various projects and fosters professional exchanges. Trips, dinners, and cultural visits are organized in Paris. These activities strengthen bonds among members and other CEMS clubs. Events with companies help students build networks and apply their skills.
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Duo Conseil helps students discover the consulting industry after preparatory classes. This X-HEC association brings together engineering and business students. It organizes meetings with firms like McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Capgemini. It also offers training, events, and consulting missions in France and abroad. It provides professional experience that builds skills and networks.
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association.duoconseil@hec.edu
Entre&prend champions entrepreneurship as a driver of equal opportunity. Its mission is to break down barriers and inspire young people from underserved communities to pursue their ambitions. Through workshops and events, the association helps develop entrepreneurial skills. A finalist in the L’Oréal Dare Awards and winner of the Nicolas Campard Prize, Entre&prend offers students a meaningful, impact-driven experience in entrepreneurship.
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The association works with ESCP Business School, ESSEC Business School, École Polytechnique, and CentraleSupélec. It aims to provide strong knowledge of finance and career options in the industry. It places finance within political and socio-economic challenges. It supports students through mentoring and participation in the Private Equity Summit. It also helps members build networks and learn about blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
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association.escp-hec-financeclub@hec.edu
HEC Bourse is a key association for students interested in finance. It is the oldest finance association on campus, with over 20 years of experience. It has a strong alumni network and organizes visits to major companies like JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Euronext. It also offers a trip to London to explore the finance world in practice.
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The HEC Business Game is a two-day European event that brings together around 200 students. Participants work in teams on case studies provided by partner companies. It brings together students from schools like Solvay Brussels School, University of St. Gallen, Bocconi University, and IE University. The event is part of the Alliance of European Business Games network. It provides an international experience and develops key professional skills.
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association.businessgame@hec.edu
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HECAIR is an association focused on the aviation industry. It helps members build a network and connect with enthusiasts. Members can visit airlines and meet industry professionals. Talks and events provide insights into aviation careers. Members develop key skills and acquire experience that is highly valued by future employers.
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HEC Case Club provides support for students aiming for careers in consulting. It helps prepare for the recruitment process on the HEC campus. It offers case interview practice and useful preparation resources. Workshops, mock interviews, and mentoring sessions are organized. The club collaborates with consulting firms to connect students with professionals.
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association.hec-case-club@hec.edu
HEC Débats is the student forum of the HEC campus. It organizes conferences with politicians, business leaders, and experts. Students help organize major events and meet prestigious speakers. The association encourages discussion and learning from influential figures. It is also a close-knit community that enables its members to develop their curiosity and general knowledge.
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association.hec-debats@hec.edu
HEC Defense & Space brings together students interested in geopolitics and defense. It organizes conferences with key actors (military leaders, DGSE). It offers visits to strategic places like Élysée Palace, Quai d’Orsay, and the UNESCO Headquarters. It also includes an immersive program at Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan. It publishes a geopolitics review and develops understanding of strategic issues.
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The association enables members to discover careers related to economics. It covers fields such as research, investment banking, and public administration. It promotes diversity by bringing together students from different programs. Its goal is to open up a wide range of career opportunities. It is the only association that students for Sovereign Advisory roles.
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HEC Engine Club brings together students passionate about mobility, cars, motorcycles, and yachting. It builds a community around these industries. The association organizes company presentations, networking events, and visits. It develops projects such as a racing simulator and a mobility trends newsletter. It allows members to share experiences and explore mobility trends.
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association.engineclub@hec.edu
HEC AI is the association dedicated to artificial intelligence at HEC Paris. It brings together over 250 students passionate about AI. It organizes expert talks, workshops, and hands-on projects. It develops entrepreneurial projects and collaborates with UnAIte. It helps members build technical skills and work on innovative projects.
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HEC Inspire redefines networking at HEC Paris. It organizes exclusive dinners between students and professionals. These small group meetings foster authentic discussions. It encourages self-reflection and long-lasting connections. Driven by curiosity, diversity, and inclusion, it is open to all students.
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association.hec-inspire@hec.edu
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The association helps students discover the world of investment. It offers training through workshops and case studies with partners. Conferences are organized to deepen knowledge. Members can also take part in the HEC Investment Challenge Day. The club helps its members develop skills to become a professional in investment.
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HEC Junior Conseil is a student consulting firm at HEC Paris. Its members carry out projects for companies and entrepreneurs. These missions provide practical and paid professional experience. The association builds strong connections between the campus and companies. It also actively contributes to student life through events.
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association.junior-conseil@hec.edu
Le Cube Conseil brings together students from HEC Paris, Sciences Po, École normale supérieure, and AgroParisTech. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to consulting. The association provides support for companies and public actors (strategy, ESG, public policy). It aims to deliver rigorous analysis and concrete recommendations. Structured in different divisions, it trains students on high-impact projects.
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association.lecubeconseil@hec.edu
HEC M&A and PE Club connects students with Private Equity and Venture Capital. It organizes case studies with investment funds and workshops with alumni help deepen knowledge. Students learn about valuation, deal structuring, and investment monitoring. The club helps develop skills, networks, and interest in finance.
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HEC Paris Alternative Investment Society focuses on Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Venture Capital. It helps students discover these key areas of finance. The association provides insight into their challenges and mechanisms. It organizes conferences, workshops, and interactions with professionals. It also enables members to develop knowledge and opens up career opportunities.
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HEC Paris Students Union (HPSU) is the umbrella organization for all campus clubs. It brings together, protects, and represents students. It manages the financial and administrative aspects of student activities. It represents students on HEC’s board of directors. It also fights against sexual violence and alcohol-related risks on campus.
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HEC Sports Insight focuses on sports business at HEC. It connects students with the professional sports industry. The association organizes visits, conferences, and networking events. It allows members to develop their own sports-related projects. Open to all, it only requires motivation and passion for sports.
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HEC Strategy Games Society uses games to develop management and leadership skills. It strengthens strategic thinking and decision-making under uncertainty. The association offers chess, non-gambling poker, and roundtables. Tournaments and workshops are regularly organized. It connects game mechanics to real applications in consulting, finance, and management.
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HEC Venture Lab Club brings together students interested in startups. It provides support for early stage entrepreneurs and ongoing ventures. The association is open to all programs, from M1 to EMBA. It covers over 20 sectors such as pharma, edtech, and finance. It helps develop entrepreneurial projects and achieve goals.
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MedX HEC operates at the intersection of healthcare, finance, and strategy. It helps students understand the healthcare industry and its challenges. The association organizes conferences, company visits, and networking events. It collaborates with funds, consulting firms, MedTech startups, and pharma groups. It also offers competitions and international study trips.
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association.medx-hec@hec.edu
Start’HEC promotes entrepreneurship on the HEC Paris campus. It organizes meetings, conferences, and networking events. The association supports students’ startup projects. It offers pitch competitions and dedicated events. It also organizes a trip to a leading entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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NetPositive is a student association evolving in the field of sustainability, ESG and purposeful leadership at HEC Paris. NetPositive strives to enhance purposeful leadership based on the ESG fundamentals. In alignment with the synergies of environment, society, and governance, NetPositive aims to bridge the gap between awareness and action by educating HEC students on how to lead businesses responsibly.
KEY EVENTS
- Yearly flagship event, the NetPositive case competition with more than 40 participants during which students can work on a real-life case and pitch it to professionals.
- Monthly events with speakers from academics (HEC professors and other researchers) as well as professional experts (last year e.g. PayPal, Morgan Stanley, Blue Orchard, McCain)
- Social events for NetPositive´s team members
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Association´s culture: As we are a young association, we offer a very agile working environment, and you have the opportunity to actively shape the future and bring in your own ideas (ex: events, contacts, companies…).
- Relevance: ESG and Impact Investing are some of the most important topics in the future. Creating a network in this area is a valuable resource for the future.
- Diversity: Thanks to our recruiting approach, NetPositive offers the opportunity to get to know people from all programs and nationalities. Last year our team consisted of 65 active and passive members of more than 20 nationalities and across all HEC programs.
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With around 150 active members per year, Fleur de Bitume is HEC’s largest humanitarian society. In collaboration with the nation-wide charity of the same name, the society provides tutoring for students in a range of levels of education and gives them the opportunity to discover new horizons, both academic and cultural.
KEY EVENTS
The society divides itself into several sections in order to best suit the different levels of education. For example:
- Primary school-Secondary school- Tutors have weekly sessions with pupils as well as organising trips such as to Paris and Versailles with the Arts Society.
- College- Bi-weekly group workshops on campus and at the end of each year they have the chance to take part in a Public-Speaking Competition.
- Preparatory Class- This program consists exclusively of tutoring. Tutors and pupils can meet both in-person and online.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Many HEC students have been fortunate enough to receive help from their parents to get them where they are today. As a member of Fleur de Bitume, students have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in their surrounding regions and help them to have the same kind of opportunities as themselves. Seeing the outcome of the projects that the society carries out can be greatly rewarding.
- Members of Fleur de Bitume add to their voluntary work experience, which not only gives an educational insight into the lives of others, but also opens doors to various other areas of work.
- Tutoring pupils does not necessarily take up much of the members’ time. Tutors spend a couple of hours a week with a pupil and as this time can be flexible, it ensures that it does not affect their own academic timetable.
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Reducing, reusing, and being helpful is Meublation's mission, by storing the furniture of the students who leave the campus and selling second-hand furniture. The association, run by Esp'r members, wants to avoid the waste of furniture, as well as facilitate students' lives on campus.
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ESP’R is the association that promotes social and solidarity economy on the HEC campus. It aims to show students that business can contribute to social and environmental progress. The association organizes conferences, challenges, and events with partners throughout the year. It also allows students to work on real projects with social entrepreneurs and impact-driven startups.
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This association allows students to practice consulting while creating social impact at HEC and in more than thirty countries. It collaborates with other French and international schools such as ESCP. The association works on projects that help organizations and companies grow and develop. Open to students from all programs and nationalities, it also organizes workshops and initiatives focused on social impact and sustainability.
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association.180degreesconsultinghecparis@hec.edu
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HEC Women in Business currently has 100 active members including 13 board members. Our main objective is to help HEC women students access job opportunities in fields where women are underrepresented, by both supporting them in this process, and offering them the opportunity to be in contact with major players across different domains. Our club is divided into 5 teams: consulting, finance, luxury, tech and sustainability.
KEY EVENTS
In pursuit of our mission, we are creating strong partnerships with companies and at the same time organizing professional events such as company visits, workshops, conferences, and networking and mentoring sessions. Thus, we aim to increase the number of female applicants across these sectors and to help HEC students finally get an internship or a job offer.
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L’Épicerie Le Local is a grocery store run by volunteer students from Esp’R, HEC Paris’ sustainability association. It offers students and staff a more responsible alternative to traditional supermarkets. The goal is to provide healthy, local, and environmentally friendly products at affordable prices. The store works directly with local producers and prioritizes organic or minimally processed products.
Founded in 2016, HEC Impulse is a consulting firm linked to the HEC Paris ecosystem. Comprising 60 student volunteers from HEC Paris trained in top-tier consulting methodologies, the club primarily supports startups and associations with impactful environmental or social projects, as well as other SMEs. HEC Impulse offers a wide range of expertise, including market studies, business planning, communication strategies, and fundraising support, conducting around 20 missions annually with a focus on rigor, excellence, and meaningful impact.
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HEC Imagine is an association created to support students who are refugees from war-affected regions. Its goal is to help talented students access a Master’s program at HEC Paris and integrate into the HEC community and French society. The association also organizes conferences on peaceful solutions to global conflicts. Members contribute by providing refugee students with support and promoting solidarity and inclusion on campus.
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The Wunder is a Bar run by students. It opens from 5pm to 11pm every day of the week and sometimes on weekends. We want to give the opportunity to all students of the Campus, both French and international, to meet for a drink after class in a warm atmosphere.
KEY EVENTS
- During the year, the Bar organize several times the Bacchanal. This is a festive event where the Wunder traditionally opens from 5pm to 3am and during which the Xenon remains closed.
- The Wunder organize various events in collaboration with other campus societies to promote their mission.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining the Wunder allows you to meet, in addition to the members, new people every day in a friendly environment. There, you can relax as well as network.
Joining the Bar also means discovering the world of spirits, in particular with our partner Ninkasi based in Lyon.
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The Christian Community of HEC Paris is open to all those who wish to join. You can find us at the Y building, the famous “Escargot”, where we meet to pray, to celebrate the mass, or simply to spend some time together.
KEY EVENTS
We organize regular religious gatherings, such as a weekly mass, prayers every evening and debates with the HEC priest in charge of the Christian community. These events are open to all, be they Christian or simply curious. There is always someone in the Escargot if you want to have a chat or learn more about the Christian community!
The CC organizes numerous events such as pilgrimages during the year and trips, for example to Jerusalem two years ago! These trips are an opportunity to be with friends and to take some time to think and to pray. We hope to see you soon!
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Reducing, reusing, and being helpful is Meublation's mission, by storing the furniture of the students who leave the campus and selling second-hand furniture. The association, run by Esp'r members, wants to avoid the waste of furniture, as well as facilitate students' lives on campus.
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With around 150 active members per year, Fleur de Bitume is HEC’s largest humanitarian society. In collaboration with the nation-wide charity of the same name, the society provides tutoring for students in a range of levels of education and gives them the opportunity to discover new horizons, both academic and cultural.
KEY EVENTS
The society divides itself into several sections in order to best suit the different levels of education. For example:
- Primary school-Secondary school- Tutors have weekly sessions with pupils as well as organising trips such as to Paris and Versailles with the Arts Society.
- College- Bi-weekly group workshops on campus and at the end of each year they have the chance to take part in a Public-Speaking Competition.
- Preparatory Class- This program consists exclusively of tutoring. Tutors and pupils can meet both in-person and online.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Many HEC students have been fortunate enough to receive help from their parents to get them where they are today. As a member of Fleur de Bitume, students have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in their surrounding regions and help them to have the same kind of opportunities as themselves. Seeing the outcome of the projects that the society carries out can be greatly rewarding.
- Members of Fleur de Bitume add to their voluntary work experience, which not only gives an educational insight into the lives of others, but also opens doors to various other areas of work.
- Tutoring pupils does not necessarily take up much of the members’ time. Tutors spend a couple of hours a week with a pupil and as this time can be flexible, it ensures that it does not affect their own academic timetable.
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Rêve d'Enfance is an association whose main mission is to organize outings for children suffering or in remission of cancer. Rêve d'Enfance was created in 2001 by Benoît Chatillon, who himself, had leukaemia as a child. This experience having made a grave impact on his life, he wanted to offer children opportunities that he would have liked to participate in when he was younger.
The aim is to give children suffering from cancer or in remission a chance to escape the problems of their daily lives and to give them a chance to experience convivial and unifying moments.
KEY EVENTS
- Weekly visits are made to Trousseau hospital.
- An outing for the children takes place monthly with activities such as go-karting, outing to the city of sciences, cooking classes and many more.
- The yearly cruise to Corsica during the first two weeks of June is the main event that everyone looks forward to.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining this association allows students to make a real impact to children’s lives. The unique experiences promote personal fulfilment and really enrich your HEC Experience.
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P’tite Binch is the society, which promotes craft beer at HEC Paris. Founded in 2017, we organise regular beer-tasting sessions and even brew our own beer!
KEY EVENTS
- In April, a craft-beer festival takes place on the campus, in partnership with other beer tasting societies from Assas and Mines Paris-Tech.
- Twice a month, the society organise beer tastings at French craft-breweries, as well as on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining P’tite Binch gives you the opportunity to meet new people and to discover the amazing world of French craft beer. Joining the club enables you to learn how to brew beer, but also how to organize interesting events for others.
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Cheer Up! is a charity with several branches, including one at HEC, which aims to help children aged between 8 and 20 living with cancer.
KEY EVENTS
- Every week, we visit teenagers in the Gustave Roussy Hospital to help them look beyond the illness. We help them build a project and fulfill a dream. This is very inspiring!
- We carry out collective projects and offer the opportunity to spend incredible weekends and attend wonderful outings.
- We also aim to raise awareness among HEC students thanks to several events organized within HEC such as blood donation.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Are you eager to dedicate some of your time to supporting teenagers suffering from cancer? Feel free to join us! Cheer Up is a chance to live an enriching experience.
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EachOne is a national humanitarian association that links leading business and engineering schools with refugees by enabling them to take French classes on the premises of partner schools.
KEY EVENTS
- Being part of EachOne at HEC Paris means participating in the support of a small group of refugees who are already very fluent in French, coming here to attend conferences with speakers who will help them achieve their professional goals.
- It also means organising informal meetings : cultural visits to Paris, or soft skills workshops to discover French culture, etc.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Everyone at EachOne has the opportunity to be the coach of a particular refugee, with whom they establish a privileged link by meeting regularly to exchange ideas and help them in their daily lives! In short, a great human adventure to be experienced on and off-campus !
Uni'Run is HEC Paris' annual event for solidarity, sports and fun! The first edition of Uni'Run took place in 2017 and was a great success. The association is one of the newest at HEC, but does not lack ambition. In 2019, the association donated more than 3000€ to the associations Rêve d'Enfance, Cheer Up!, Imagine for Margo and Vaincre les maladies lysosomales which fight against childhood cancer and lysosomal diseases.
KEY EVENTS
Every year, the association organizes a 5 km "solidarity race" on the HEC campus where everyone can come and run for the benefit of a charity. Each year, more than 200 participants gather to show their support to several humanitarian associations. In 2021, we have chosen to organize a wheelchair race in addition to the 5 km race, in partnership with HEC Handicap.
The whole day is animated by various HEC student associations. All in all, a day of solidarity, sport and festivity under the sign of conviviality and good humor!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Be involved in a meaningful project and have a strong social impact by collecting donations for societies that support important causes.
- Develop professional skills thanks to relations with charities, event organisation and communication... A very enriching experience that you can add to your resume.
- Join a small but highly motivated and dynamic team! UNI'Run HEC is a very young student society that still has a lot of potential to reveal.
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Double-Jeu is the drama club of HEC Paris. It is composed of a troupe of 18 students from all pathways who meet several times a week on campus to perform under the direction of a professional actor.
KEY EVENTS
Double-Jeu produces one to two shows per year with performances at HEC, in Paris and at festivals.
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HEstreet is the rap and urban culture association of HEC Paris represented by a close-knit team that shares its passion and shares it with others.
KEY EVENTS
- Rentre dans le X and POW Hestreet, big rap parties that bring the whole campus together
- The trip to Amsterdam at the end of the year, open to the whole class
- The different concerts where the members of the association perform, the collaborations with the other associations of the campus and the regular meetings between members of the association.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you are looking for people who look like you, who are out of the ordinary, who share the same state of mind and the same passion for rap and urban culture, then HEStreet is for you.
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The HEC Arts Society (BDA) brings art to life on campus. The team works hard to encourage artists to express their passion and creates many opportunities for students to enjoy various types of art in the form of concerts, exhibitions and trips
As part of the "Egalité des Chances" program, the society has a partnership with colleges in the priority education areas in order to introduce students to art by taking them to exhibitions and concerts. These trips are adapted to their level and to their interests.
KEY EVENTS
- The biggest event of the year for the Arts Society is the BDA Campaign, a two-week on-campus campaign with artistic trials for first year students to get involved in, such as creating the tallest totem pole, writing a song or doing a 2-hour radio session. There are also stands on campus for members to prepare food for everyone.
- The society organises visits in and around Paris to exhibitions, concerts, theatre productions and more, creating a lively scene for its members.
- The society sometimes holds Art cafes where talented students can perform on stage in front of others. The committee chooses a line-up and then organise the show.
- Society trips to a variety of places both in France and abroad.
- The Arts Society takes over the POW (Party Of the Week) once every semester to bring their very own twist to the party.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- You do not have to be an art expert to join the Arts Society; just have a great interest. The society looks for people who are passionate about art, whether that be paintings, music or poetry, and who want to improve and develop their knowledge.
- Becoming a member of the society can benefit not only your artistic skills but also your leadership and organisational skills. As one of the committee members, you have the opportunity to organise a range of events.
- Receive discounted tickets to theatre shows, concerts and more through the society’s negotiation with theatres and art venues, and learn about all artistic aspects of Parisian life.
- Share your artistic passion with like-minded people and make friends quickly with other students on campus.
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association.bureaudesarts@hec.edu
Cœur Comédien est une association dédiée à la création et à la mise en scène de pièces de théâtre, avec une prédilection pour la comédie. Au-delà de la simple performance artistique, elle s’engage dans une démarche solidaire en proposant des représentations et des ateliers dans des EHPAD, maisons de retraite, hôpitaux et écoles défavorisées.
À travers ces initiatives, Cœur Comédien vise à apporter du divertissement et du réconfort aux personnes isolées ou en situation difficile, en mettant le théâtre au service du lien social et du bien-être
Making of is a society for students interested in cinematography and entertainment. Created in October 2007, Making Of aims to uncover more about the entertainment industry, providing exciting film screenings, trips and informative conferences to interested students on campus.
KEY EVENTS
- MoW (Movie of the Week) chosen by students from 5 films to enjoy in the evenings.
- Weekly podcasts are recorded by the Making of team so tune in!
- Conferences are a place where the association gathers to listen and interact with big names from the world of cinema: a huge inspiration to many fans on campus.
- Filmings- the making of team goes behind the camera to explore original ideas.
- Every year the team attends the Cannes and Berlin film festivals.
- Each semester the students of HEC take part in an exchange with the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where they can attend lessons in the prestigious film school formed by George Lucas and Roberts Zemeckis.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Joining the Making of society is a huge opportunity for anyone interested in the world of film. Whether it is just watching a film in the evening with your friends or visiting a film school in southern California, there is something for everyone in the association.
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Assrock is the association of musicians from HEC Paris created in 2000 to gather together all the musicians on campus. Assrock allows members to play and meet each other in a creative studio space whenever they want. Access to studio equipment, Café des Arts of the BDA and bars around the school, music festivals and jam sessions means that students can enjoy music together at HEC.
KEY EVENTS
- At the end of the year 'New Kids on the Rock' takes place in conjunction with ESSEC and ESCP.
- March-April sees the chance to participate in the FUPS (festival of Paris-Saclay) and the MANE (festival organised by EM Lyon).
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
The association is one of the only groups on campus which actively promotes rock, jazz and other music genres. Thanks to this space, musicians on campus can meet up and play in front of their friends at several events. Access to a studio all week allows musicians to express and enjoy their talents 24/7!
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If you are passionate about photography or just eager to learn more, then joining Grand Angle is a must. Creatd in 1991, Grand Angle gives opportunity for both amateur and experienced photographers to learn more from each other and share ideas about this art.
KEY EVENTS
- In 2018, the society has organised an exhibition with the mayor of Palaiseau
- At the beginning of every year, the society takes photos for HEC students’ CVs and LinkedIn profiles for a small fee.
- Members also go on trips to Paris and other places in France e.g. Giverny, to take photos of the house and gardens of the famous painter, Monet.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Grand Angle is the perfect society for students who are passionate about photography. Here students can benefit from a variety of workshops organised- and often led- by other members.
- Even beginners in photography, or those with no experience, are welcome. There is always an opportunity to do something new and learn from those around you.
- Gain experience in photography at important events on campus, working for other societies such as HEC Débats, and by expressing yourself through your own style.
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HEC’Sing est la chorale d’HEC, réunissant des passionnés de musique autour d’un répertoire varié. L’association se produit lors d’événements tels que les marchés de Noël et propose également des représentations en maisons de retraite, apportant un moment de convivialité et de partage à différents publics.
Les chants, interprétés avec un accompagnement sobre, couvrent divers styles et s’adaptent aux occasions. En fin d’année, HEC’Sing organise plusieurs concerts sur le campus et à Paris, mettant en avant un registre musical diversifié.
À travers ses prestations, l’association contribue à faire vivre la musique au sein de la communauté étudiante et au-delà, en créant des instants d’échange et d’émotion.
Décentralis'HEC is the association that promotes decentralization on campus and gives a voice to the less represented French regions at HEC Paris. Our mission is to fight against territorial inequalities in access to HEC Paris and within the school.
KEY EVENTS
- Bring the campus to life on Saturday nights for students who cannot go home.
- Organise visits to high schools in rural areas to introduce HEC and the paths that can lead to it.
- Help the campus discover lesser-known parts of France through trips open to all.
- Décentralis'HEC also takes part in events related to French culture on campus.
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What is our main activity ? Writing notes, i.e sourced and documented articles dealing with political, economic, social and geopolitical issues. These notes are published among the Terra Nova community and on campus. We also take part to the Terra Nova colloquium — one of the key events — and to regular events between the different branches. In the future, we will aim at organising a Terra Nova colloquium on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Our club is young, in every aspect ! What we offer, is a constructive and richly purposeful political engagement.
Trois Lettres is the HEC club that gathers people fond of literature and philosophy on campus. We offer cultural content for everybody and organize meetings for the readers of HEC Paris.
KEY EVENTS
- Trois Lettres publishes (every two months) a magazine that gathers short stories, poems, essays written by students from all backgrounds and extracts of some masterpieces.
- Its members organize a book club -every three weeks- during which they discuss about the books they preferred regarding a specific topic (the next one will be about crime for example).
- We may undertake some new projects like we did last year with the library boxes spread on the campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Don’t worry, as far as you are interested in reading and in promoting works you care about, you are all welcome!
CONTACT US
association.troislettres@hec.edu
Founded in 1999 at HEC Paris, In&Out is one of the oldest LGBT+ societies of any of the Grandes Ecoles. We’re open to everyone, regardless of your sexual orientation or gender, queers and allies alike; it’s an inclusive space on campus in which we try to support each other.
KEY EVENTS
As part of an active and invested network of LGBT+ companies, In&Out strives to fight against homophobia and promote queer culture through our events (exhibitions, debates, meetings) on campus but also outside with our partners (BNP& EY)!
Above all, In&Out is a fun and safe space, which organises visits to exhibitions, evenings in Paris, and even a trip to somewhere cool!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Interested in diversity, inclusion, or exploring sexuality and gender? Do you like fierce parties? Love, freedom, glitter, techno: Thoughts? Hang on to your wigs, In&Out is here for you.
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KIP is HEC Paris’ online student publication, available in both French and English. In 2017, French students in their third undergraduate year founded KIP. There was no student publication at HEC beforehand and our ‘’founding fathers’’ believed there should be a platform where everyone on campus could say what they wanted. KIP quickly became a way to unite the HEC community, gathering a range of nationalities, backgrounds and views.
KEY EVENTS
- We organize at least one event per week, usually interviews or group outings to the Paris city centre. They are open to our members, our partners and, sometimes, the whole HEC community.
- Twice a month or so, we visit the headquarters of a famous French (or foreign) media. In 2018, we visited Le Figaro, The Los Angeles Times, France Télévisions, INA and Elephant Productions among others. We make the most of these visits to meet professional journalists: in the past, we have spoken with Christophe Barbier (BFMTV) and Audrey Pulvar.
- We also spend several weekends a year in a French town. These provide opportunities for team building, filming reports and writing articles about our visits.
- Finally, we organize a conference on campus once a year. Last year, we invited Christophe Deloire, the General Secretary of Reporters without Borders, to talk about freedom of speech in the media.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
KIP is the perfect fit for you if:
- You like writing, doing research and sharing your opinion.
- You have a creative mind-set and can contribute to illustrations or videos.
- You are interested in the media industry: more often than not, our members are keen to work in media after graduation. However, this does not constitute a necessary entry requirement.
- You want to meet inspiring people every week and discover places you would not otherwise visit.
- You would like to be involved in a student society with an international outlook: members communicate in English and it’s a great opportunity to make friends from all over the world – and to practise your translation skills.
- In conclusion, you will get to improve your skills in writing, communication, filmmaking, networking and even coding.
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Student association for those who are interested in STEM. On campus, it helps navigate the various career choices that are linked with stem subject, and provides help to those who need. Outside, it helps promote maths and science to students that face difficulties, and help them discover those subjects in a different, more playful way.
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Publ'HEC is the association that aims at informing students about the French public sector.
KEY EVENTS
- We organize conferences with people from various sectors (economic institutions, politics, diplomacy...) and we organize networking events with HEC alumni who work in the public sector.
- We also created a "Public sector Academy", a three-week program for twenty students. During the first edition, students met with passionate public servants and they were able to do internships in public institutions like the Sénat or the Conseil d'Etat.
- We are also very interested in international careers, so do not hesitate to meet and join us even if you don't speak French!
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Solidaires is a humanitarian society aiming at enabling students to act concretely in the struggle against the loneliness of the eldest, homeless, disabled people, and for the reinsertion of prisoners.
KEY EVENTS
More concretely, Solidaires help students to act in 4 different ways:
- Give lessons in prison with the society “Le Rebond”
- Visit senior citizens in retirement homes in coordination with the association “1 Lettre 1 Sourire”
- Organization of social roams to help homeless people
- Organization of the day of disability on HEC Paris campus
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY ?
Beyond helping you to commit to the others, with Solidaires you will learn more about yourself. It is also a good means to live outstanding times in the many events organized by Solidaires society.
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Château d’Yquem, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, Dom Pérignon and Cheval Blanc… Those are all illustrious names with one thing in common: they all gave a Masterclass at HEC Grand Cru.
KEY EVENTS
Every week, Grand Cru hosts on campus a prestigious French or foreign vintner: it comes to present us its history, its land and to make us taste their wines.
It is a club not only for passionate people, but also for novice people who feel interested in discovering the wine culture. Thanks to the weekly masterclasses, you’ll be able to shine in company and to appreciate the wine for its real value.
Two oenological trips in Bourgogne and Champagne are also organized during the year. It’s a good opportunity for the club’s members to discover the everyday lives of producers and to taste the wines at the place they are produced. You’ll even have the chance to experience a crazy party at the very select night club “The Copacabana Club” in Beaune.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
If you’ve been dreaming of Grand Cru for a long time, or if you’ve just discovered its existence reading these lines, do not hesitate to come and join us in this great adventure! You’ll have the chance to share nice evenings with friends, to develop your taste and to learn the fundamentals of the wine culture.
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Haute Couture aims to create and maintain a link between the world of luxury and fashion with HEC Paris students. The goal is therefore to encourage meetings with different professionals, to reflect on subjects related to the fashion and luxury sector as well as to organize events on campus.
KEY EVENTS
If the life of the association is punctuated by various projects and events (conferences, dressing room sales, workshops...), Haute Couture takes its full scope in the organization of the Fashion Business Week and its annual fashion show!
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Haute Couture may be your first step towards a dream job in the luxury industry, but it is also an association where you can meet your classmates and share pleasant moments.
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Born from a common passion for games in the broadest sense of the word, this HEC Paris association brings together people with a taste for video games, board games and/or role-playing games, and who wish to share this passion on campus!
KEY EVENTS
More and more active over the years, we organise game nights and events throughout the year and make our gaming consoles and PCs available! One of the highlights of the beginning of 2022 was the Josas Game Week, an event celebrating games on campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
No matter the program, gender or language, everyone is welcome in the vast and fascinating universe of games!
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La Squadra, or LSQ, is an association whose goal is to write and publish a yearly guide to the best affordable restaurants in Paris.
KEY EVENTS
We organize a tasting every week on average, during which our members go to the chosen restaurant to enjoy a meal amongst friends and then constructively rate the quality of the experience.
Weekends and trips to other French regions as well as other countries are on the agenda in order to discover other gastronomy as well as to feed the “GEP guide”, for HEC students on university exchanges.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
By joining La Squadra, you will have the opportunity to discover the most gourmet and trendy addresses and you won't miss the opportunity to indulge your palate with Prosecco or Bordeaux wine that will make LSQ evenings unforgettable moments of your years at HEC.
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HEC Terroirs is an association, which represents and supports local French Produce.
KEY EVENTS
Main events include :
- Tasting sessions at Wunderbar- for Christmas foie gras and wine!
- A games week in October, for which the prizes are of course some scrumptious French food.
- Trips on the weekends to other French regions to get closer to local producers.
- POWs and more projects that are exciting like Uni’Run.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
HEC Terroirs is a society for those who love French food, and would like to know about its origin. The association is a great chance for students who appreciate local produce to meet new people and enjoy the culinary side of HEC.
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Established in 2023, HEC Greece is the student association dedicated to celebrating Greek culture on campus, fostering connections among Greek students and friends of Greece, and providing unique opportunities for professional development.
KEY EVENTS
- Hosting guest speakers from Greece who share their invaluable insights and experiences
- Networking events & mixers with other HEC Paris students and/or Greek alumni of HEC Paris
- Events highlighting Greek entrepreneurship success stories
- Industry insights sessions
- Dinners with international students
- Thematic parties co-organized with other international associations on campus
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Anyone interested in all things Greece is more than welcome to join our society! That said, joining the HEC Greece association offers a great opportunity to immerse yourself in Greek culture, make lasting connections with like-minded individuals, and access valuable professional and networking events. Οur association provides a supportive community where you can celebrate Greek traditions, gain insights from industry leaders and enhance your professional growth. Speaking Greek is not a requirement!
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Founded in 1998, HECèdres is the Lebanese Culture student association present on HEC Paris' campus, gathering both Lebanese and non-Lebanese students as members. It works in collaboration with the Lebanese section of HEC Alumni and the Lebanese Embassy in France.
HECèdres’ mission is to promote Lebanese culture and values in academic environments through the organization of conferences revolving around cultural and business topics.
KEY EVENTS
Each year, HECèdres aims at introducing students to the country of Lebanon through tastings of Lebanese gastronomy, Lebanese-style evenings (Beirut Nightlife experience) but also through a series of HECayat (or stories in French) conferences to which are invited Lebanese professionals from different sectors. Finally, the association is also involved in all the international events that take place on the HEC campus.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
HECèdres provides students with the knowledge and opportunity to explore the business environment in the MENA region through organized conferences and networking events. Moreover, it transmits to the international students the true Lebanese cultures and values that are misrepresented in the mass media. The association also plays the role of a support system for its members through the main periods of the academic year such as during the first weeks of the academic year or also during the exams period.
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The HEC Paris German Society represents the German-speaking community of HEC Paris.
KEY EVENTS
Our goal is to connect students and support our members in their career development through talks, recruiting events, company workshops, and a mentoring program. Next to our career-oriented events we are also continuously organizing social events on campus that include Easter egg hunts, running dinners across campus, or fundraising events in cooperation with other associations.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
We aim to represent the German culture on campus and to enrich the general campus life at HEC Paris beyond the scope of our members. Franco-German friendship and cultural exchange with students from diverse nationalities on campus are at the core of our endeavors. Thus, we welcome everyone to become part of the German Society to share and benefit from the community that we have built on campus.
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HEC Spain was founded in 2016 by a group of Spanish students who wanted to introduce Spanish culture to campus life. Over the past few years, we have diversified our goals and made the promotion of careers in Spain one of our priorities.
KEY EVENTS
HEC Spain organizes several career-oriented events every year:
- Talks on campus with renowned Spanish businessmen and entrepreneurs;
- Recruiting events on campus for students wishing to work in top Spanish companies;
- Other networking events.
On top of this, HEC Spain organizes several annual cultural outings:
- Dinners with other international students;
- Sports tournaments (football, volleyball, dodgeball, e-sports…);
- BBQs by the lake;
- A Spanish-themed POW;
- Thematic parties organised with other associations (e.g. a Carnival party)
- Screening of football games played by Spanish teams (e.g. El Clásico)
- A Christmas Gala in December and an end-of-year Gala in April
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
Students should join this society if they love Spanish culture (tapas and sangría count as part of our culture too!) and are looking forward to meeting the Spanish community on campus and participating in our events! No need to speak fluent Spanish -in fact, it is a nice opportunity to learn the basics or improve your level.
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HEC International Society was founded in 2007 by a group of international Grande École students. It is one of the largest student-run societies on campus with around 50 elected members each year. The society gathers regularly to encourage integration between international students and provides various events and entertainment for a lively HEC experience.
KEY EVENTS
- Regular trips to various cities and beautiful spots in France- an opportunity to soak up French culture and heritage.
- Regular parties and social evenings on campus and in Paris.
- Welcoming international students at the beginning of each semester (September and January).
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- Share your experience in France and on campus at HEC with a diverse group of people.
- Make the most of your time at HEC by visiting a wide variety of locations and attractions with the International Society.
- The International Society is the perfect place to meet internationals who are eager to learn more about each other’s cultures and languages.
- Improve a variety of skills by becoming a committee member and taking on tasks such as organization and communications.
- Help incoming international students to settle into HEC Paris and make the most of their experience.
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HEC Arabic Society gives students at HEC Paris an opportunity to discover a different side to a rich and vibrant culture. Particularly proud of its diversity, HECMA wants to promote Arab culture throughout campus and invites everyone who wants to know more to join them.
KEY EVENTS
- Themed conferences where big names from the Arab world are invited to speak; Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco, Jack Lang, Inaam Kachachi- just to name a few.
- HEC Arabic society organise a 9-day journey across Morocco with around 50 students every year. Previous trips have enjoyed the beauty of the southern Berber regions, Marrakesh and the Merzouga desert.
- At the end of the year, HEC Arabic society partner up with HEC Israel to organise an oriental week. Students have the chance to enjoy two themed evenings and many tasty dishes to try.
WHY JOIN THIS SOCIETY?
- HEC Arabic society is an association distinguished by its family spirit and diversity, as well as the longing to discover more about this particular part of the world.
- The society encourages students with little knowledge of the Arab world, and a willingness to open up to this culture to join them, and learn more about this brilliant part of the world.
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Sport at HEC Paris, thanks to the support of the Student Life department, plays a central role in student life, going far beyond simple physical activity. Whether through recreational practice, sporting events, competitions, or mandatory classes integrated into academic programs, sport makes a meaningful contribution to student well-being.
With a wide range of facilities and clubs available, everyone can commit to a sporting discipline while fully engaging in campus life. Sports clubs bring together students from diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusion, diversity, and exchange. They also help build connections across different programs through training sessions, competitions, and shared events. In this way, sport becomes a powerful driver of community, connection, and lasting memories.
- Automobile Club
- Club Aviron (rowing)
- Club Athlétisme (Athletics)
- Club Badminton
- Club Basket (Basketball)
- Club Equitation (Equestrian)
- Club Escrime (Fencing)
- Club Foot (Football)
- Club Golf
- Club Hand (Handball)
- Club Judo
- Club Voile HEC (Sailing)
- Déferlante
- FHR (Female Rugby Club)
- Fight Club
- Foot HEC Filles
- HECyclo
- HEC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
- HEC Pompims (Cheerleading)
- HEC Rocks (Hiking)
- HE'Swim (Swimming)
- Rugby Club HEC
- Ski Club
- Swimming Club
- Tennis Club HEC
- Trampolining Club
- Volley Club HEC (Volleyball)
HEC Paris Partners club is an organization for students' partners.
The club is a community for partners to get to know and to help each other during their entire time at HEC Paris. It also provides a friendly and inclusive environment to share different exciting activities.
KEY EVENTS
CONTACT US
association.hec-paris-partners-club@hec.edu