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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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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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.
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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Fleur de Bitume is an association that connects HEC students with middle school, high school, and preparatory class students for weekly tutoring sessions. Each year, more than 200 students benefit from this support. Tutors can provide academic help or lead discussions on cultural and educational topics. The association also organizes projects such as mathematics seminars, a public speaking competition, and end-of-year Olympiads.
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HEC For Women is a feminist association that promotes equality and inclusion on campus and beyond. It takes action through conferences, workshops, events, and content it produces. Its approach is based on three pillars: raising awareness, uniting, and acting. It also builds international partnerships to expand its 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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HEC Impulse is a consulting association specializes in strategy, restructuring, and market analysis, mainly for SMEs. It supports companies by providing innovative solutions that promote sustainable growth. The association brings together students from diverse backgrounds (GE, international students, dual degrees) and values diversity and innovation. Members work on real consulting projects while developing skills in teamwork, communication, and consulting.
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This association raises awareness among students about socio-ecological challenges and the importance of responsible business practices. It focuses on the ESG framework to help students understand and integrate these issues into their business strategies. Its goal is to encourage its members to act and provide students with practical tools to develop sustainable practices. The association organizes conferences, debates, and discussions with experts and industry professionals.
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HEC Women in Business Club aims to support, empower and connect female HEC students with women Alumni who work in the finance sector. Every year, conferences as well as workshops are organized for women in order to create networking opportunities in this sector.
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Meublation is an association linked to Esp'R whose goal is to promote the circular economy on campus and reduce waste. Students leaving campus can sell their furniture through Meublation to students arriving on campus at the start of the following semester. Meublation also offers a storage service to students who temporarily leave the campus. More information (as well as a catalog of items available for purchase) can be found on the meublation website.
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BACH’HEC is the student association representing the Bachelor program at HEC Paris. Created by Bachelor students, its mission is to foster integration, cohesion, and representation of Bachelor students within campus life. The association organizes events, conferences, and initiatives that enrich students’ academic, professional, and social experiences. It also aims to strengthen connections between Bachelor students and the wider HEC community.
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The BDE is the association responsible for organizing campus life and coordinating the different student associations. It organizes many events throughout the year, such as the POW (Party of the Week), the WEI and the oral exam weeks (ACA), and offers benefits to students through various partnerships. It also organizes election campaigns in which several lists of candidates compete to be elected to the BDE. The BDE also acts as the voice of students with the HEC administration. It helps preserve HEC traditions and strengthen class spirit and student life on campus.
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The Communauté Chrétienne at HEC offers students moments of spirituality, reflection, and community on campus. In a fast-paced environment, it provides a space to step back and nurture your spiritual life. Every Tuesday evening, students gather for a mass followed by an informal and friendly dinner. Whether you are exploring faith or already committed to it, the community welcomes all students.
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association.communaute-chretienne@hec.edu
If you are looking for a place to talk about the Bible and celebrate different religious holidays such as Christmas, Easter or Pentecost, don't hesitate and join the Groupes Bibliques Universitaires HEC association! You will also be able to participate in discussions with numerous guests on various topics concerning the Bible.
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The HEC Muslim Society seeks to create a support network for Muslim students as well as fostering cultural diversity, promoting tolerance and inclusion, and facilitating students' expression of faith. In addition, during Ramadan, we organize dinners throughout the period at the University Restaurant. A prayer room was also opened to allow students to recharge their batteries spiritually.
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association.muslimsociety@hec.edu
The Wunder is a bar which welcomes students each day from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in a relaxed and cool atmosphere. It will be your go-to after class or sports practices to play table soccer or just enjoy a beer in the sunhine with your friends. At the Wunder, home of the campus life, many events (list parties, soccer games, etc.) take place and Beer-pong and Stack become great classics of life at Jouy-en-Josas. So, make sure to have a chat with its members when you get a chance, they’ll be glad to present their bar to you!
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Le Xénon is the iconic bar on the HEC campus, open during the week until 1 a.m. It is a friendly place where students gather to relax and enjoy a drink after classes. With music, concerts, and a lively atmosphere, it plays a key role in student life on campus. Le Xénon is also a place where students from different classes and associations come together to socialize.
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P’tite Binch is the student association on campus dedicated to craft beer. It brews its own campus beer and organizes tasting sessions with brewers. Members can discover the art of brewing and take part in producing beer using traditional methods. Between tastings, barbecues, and friendly gatherings, P’tite Binch is the perfect place to enjoy great beer and good company.
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Avenir Vietnam is a student association dedicated to supporting sustainable development projects in Vietnam. Each year, students travel to Hué and My Tho to continue existing initiatives and develop new projects. The association focuses on three main areas: entrepreneurship, education, and health. Joining Avenir Vietnam allows students to create impactful projects, raise funding, and engage in a meaningful social and human experience.
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association.avenirvietnam@hec.edu
Cheer Up! is a charity association at HEC that supports young people with cancer at the Gustave Roussy Institute. Each week, students visit them and help them work on personal projects that matter to them. These projects help them step away from the illness and regain confidence and motivation. The association also organizes events to raise awareness and engage the HEC community in supporting these young people.
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Des Piliers pour Avancer is a humanitarian project supporting children in Madagascar and focuses on three main areas. The association works on health and nutrition by helping provide balanced meals and hygiene education. It also promotes openness and social connection by organizing events that bring children from different centers together. Finally, it focuses on education through rugby, combining sport and academic support to help children build confidence and values.
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association.dppa@hec.edu
This association helps children suffering from cancer or leukemia by providing them with support, joy, and moments of escape. In partnership with the Trousseau Hospital, student volunteers regularly visit the children. The association also organizes special outings throughout the year, such as trips to Disney or Puy du Fou. It also offers memorable experiences, including a cruise in Corsica with children from across France, creating unforgettable memories.
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Solidaires HEC is a student association dedicated to supporting people in need. It operates through four main initiatives: street outreach to support homeless people in Paris, educational support in prisons in partnership with the Rebond association, visits to elderly residents in a nursing home in Versailles, and support for people with disabilities through partnerships with specialized organizations. The association allows students to get actively involved and make a concrete social impact.
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Solidarité France-Népal is a humanitarian and cultural project that organizes a six-week trip to Nepal each year. Students experience full immersion in Nepalese villages, living with local families and discovering the country’s culture. The program also includes a trek in the Annapurna mountains and regular meetups in Kathmandu with students from HEC and ESCP. It offers a unique human and cultural experience while making the summer meaningful.
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association.sfn@hec.edu
Uni’Run is HEC’s annual charity run that brings the campus community together for a sporting and festive event. The goal is to gather as many participants as possible to run together for an important cause. Each year, the event supports the fight against childhood cancer and raises funds for Rêve d’Enfance, Cheer Up!, and HEC Imagine. Uni’Run combines solidarity, sport, and a great atmosphere while engaging the whole campus.
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association.unirun@hec.edu
L’Assrock is the main music association at HEC. It enables students who are passionate about music to meet, form bands, and perform at events on and off campus. The association provides a fully equipped rehearsal space and regularly hosts jam sessions open to everyone. A truly creative hub, L’Assrock brings together musicians from all backgrounds who share a passion for music.
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Backstage is HEC’s musical association, bringing together dancers, singer-actors, musicians, costume designers and set designers, making it one of the largest societies on campus. Its members put on two performances a year - the first is a revival of a well-known musical (such as West Side Story), and the second features an original script and choreographies. The members are fully committed to ensuring that the performances are truly memorable. Beyond the stage, Backstage is also a human adventure that forges strong bonds between its members.
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The Bureau des Arts (BDA) is the association that drives cultural and artistic life on the HEC campus. It organizes many events that enable students to showcase their creative talents. The BDA also hosts concerts, POWs, and cultural outings in Paris and beyond. Its goal is to promote art and culture on campus throughout the year.
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The aim of Coeur Comedien is to create a play, preferably a comedy, perform it and offer workshops related to the world of theatre in nursing homes, retirement homes as well as hospitals and disadvantaged schools. So, if you want to make people who feel alone or in difficult situations smile, or even laugh, don't hesitate any longer and join us!
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association.coeurcomedien@hec.edu
This theater troupe at HEC offers students the opportunity to experience an intense artistic journey both on stage and behind the scenes. Members work together to create and perform a play presented to an audience on campus. Through rehearsals, emotions, and shared moments, the project brings together students who are passionate about theater. It offers a powerful artistic and human adventure at the very heart of HEC’s cultural life.
Fanf’HEC is the student marching band of HEC Paris, created to bring music, school spirit, and energy to campus life. Open to both experienced musicians and beginners, the association brings together students who work on a festive and inclusive musical project. The band mainly performs at major HEC sporting events and inter-school competitions to support the teams. Fanf’HEC also takes part in cultural events and collaborations with bands from other schools.
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Grand Angle is the photography association on the HEC campus. It brings together students who are passionate about photography, from beginners to experienced photographers. The association enables members to share their passion, learn new techniques, and present their work. Members also have access to a fully equipped photography studio on campus
HEC Classique is a student association dedicated to promoting classical music on the HEC Paris campus. It brings together students who are passionate about music, whether they are musicians or simply curious listeners. The association organizes talks with music professionals, cultural outings, and collective musical projects, including an annual charity concert. HEC Classique also encourages collaboration between musicians and aims to make classical music accessible to everyone.
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HEC’Sing is HEC’s choir! Our aim is give everyone on campus who wants to, the opportunity to sing. We sing in all styles and in four-part harmony. We put on a concert at HEC in December and at the end of the year, which is open to everyone. What’s involved? One rehearsal a week, weekend activities, lively raclette evenings and much more. So, whatever your level, if you’re keen, HEC’Sing is for you!
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HEStreet is a project that will shake up the Josas. Focusing on rap, graff' and everything that constitutes modern urban culture, our objective is to create an atmosphere for students on campus. So, what do we do? Hip-hop evenings, introduction to graff', rap contenders or even the creation of a monthly playlist and a calendar of concerts and events in Paris. Everyone is welcome, from the young woman from Versailles to the young man from northern district of Marseille - as long as you’re interested in hip-hop and its culture, come and join us!
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association.hestreet@hec.edu
Making Of is above all an association for all fans of cinema and series. These include reviews, podcasts, original productions and short films, but not only that. There are also conferences with cinema professionals and bimonthly films screenings. The association creates strong friendships with themed evenings, outings to prestigious festivals (Cannes, les Berlinales) and many other surprises.
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TBA is THE electro club on campus that everyone wants to be a part of! Indeed, TBA works closely with many other associations (Xénon, Potajouy, German Society, HEC Asia, etc.) by producing mixes during major events. Every year, we also travel to Berlin, the capital of electronic music, rich in culture and history. So, if you want to learn how to mix or if you are already a pro DJ, don't hesitate to join us!
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VideCom is the association responsible for producing the annual videos that capture the life of the HEC campus. Three times a year, students gather in an amphitheater to watch these films featuring major campus events, sketches, and exclusive footage. For more than 30 years, VideCom has been filming, editing, and creating these unique moments for the community. The association brings together students who are passionate about video, editing, and storytelling and who want to preserve the memory of campus life.
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association.videcom@hec.edu
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.
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- 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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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- 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
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association.hec-paris-partners-club@hec.edu