Admissions

We are looking for high-potential, curious, and highly motivated candidates aiming for academic careers. Join our PhD program and become part of a vibrant community of researchers, students, corporate partners, and alumni. Benefit from close supervision and personalized guidance from world-class faculty.

Your Application 

You must select one specialization from our eight available areas, described here. If you are interested in two specializations, you may indicate a second choice, which will be considered independently of your first choice. 
 

Sought After Profiles

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an excellent academic record.
   Note: For the three-year track in Law and Regulation, a degree in the field of legal studies is required.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong motivation to conduct academic research and aim for an international academic career.
• Prior research or industry experience is not required but can be an asset, depending on the specialization.

• Personal statement – A specific research topic is not required at this stage.
   
• Two recommendation letters
   
• Optional: Writing sample / research material that may support your application such as master thesis or research paper.
   
• CV
   
• Management test (GMAT or GRE).
  Exemption 1: Not required for the Law and Regulation specialization.
  Exemption 2: Applicants currently enrolled in a pre-experience program at HEC Paris or IP Paris may request a GMAT/GRE exemption. To apply, submit your CV and grade transcripts to doctorat@hec.fr at least 4 weeks before the application deadline. The exemption is subject to approval by the PhD Program based on academic excellence
   
• English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge)
  Exemption 1: Native English speakers.
  Exemption 2: Applicants who have completed at least two years of university studies in English may request an exemption. To apply, submit your CV and proof of English-taught studies (certificate, transcript, etrc.) to doctorat@hec.fr.
   
• Official academic transcripts – All transcripts from higher education institutions (Bachelor and Master, if applicable). 
   
• Degree certificate(s) or current enrollment certificate
   
• Specific to the 3-Year Track in Law and Regulation: Master’s degree in Law required. A short proposal (max. 3 pages) outlining the envisaged PhD project or research area is required.
   
• Non-refundable application fee – €60

Please use the below HEC Paris codes to order your score report(s):
GMAT: 0TL-6C-99
GRE: 0795
TOEFL: 3306

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