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Our 95 percent international student body enriches the overall experience of our program, shaping your viewpoints and preparing you to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 

COMMUNITY IS OUR STRENGTH

Our diverse student body, representing more than 60 nationalities,  allows students to better understand the world we live in. As future leaders, but first and foremost, as human beings, all students learn from each other during their courses and leisure time.

Our community-based approach to learning means that your ideas and input are heard and valued both inside and outside the classroom. This encouragement comes from faculty, staff, and peers, in a friendly environment where everyone knows your name and you become part of a close-knit, global, community for life. This community within our 340-acre residential campus, located 10 miles outside of Paris in the picturesque French village of Jouy-en-Josas, where most MBA students live and spend the majority of their time.

Meet Our Current Students

Olivier Dumousseau Class of 2026
Olivier Dumousseau
Pre-MBA: French Army; France
With 17 years of operational experience in the armed forces, I was sent to the HEC MBA to immerse myself in the dynamics of the business world. This unique journey will equip me with strengthened skills to take on the greatest challenges.
Maria Sobcakova Class of 2026
Maria Sobcakova
Pre-MBA: L'Oréal; Slovakia
Post-MBA, I aspire to advance my career in the luxury industry, and HEC Paris, recognized as one of Europe’s top business schools, offers both unparalleled proximity to the center of luxury and invaluable industry connections.
Soha Abou Ibrahim
Soha Abou Ibrahim
Pre-MBA: Sorbonne University; Lebanon
My goal in pursuing an MBA was to transition from academia and research into the world of business and consulting. The program’s curriculum provided the essential knowledge needed to make this career shift possible.
Zainab Arilesere
Zainab Arilesere
Pre-MBA: "OmniRetail Inc; Nigeria
Speaking to the alumni solidified my impression of HEC Paris as a place where ambitious goals are met with genuine support and a commitment to each student’s success.
Kathryn Kochevar
Kathryn Kochevar
Pre-MBA: Bain & Company; United States of America
There was no better fit for me than HEC Paris! Throughout the application process, I was deeply impressed by how much the admissions team genuinely cared about me - not just as a prospective student, but as an individual.
Bárbara Alves
Bárbara Alves
Pre-MBA: Amazon; Brazil
HEC Paris has always been my top choice. Beyond its global recognition and academic excellence, what truly drew me in was the diversity of its students and the holistic experience it offers.
Marie Lydie Magne Tedom
Marie Lydie Magne Tedom
Pre-MBA: Diageo; Cameroon
I chose HEC Paris to explore a world of limitless possibilities, fueled by its unmatched diversity, practical leadership training, and global exposure.

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