HEC Paris MBA Deadlines 2026-2027
The HEC Paris MBA deadlines for the September 2026 and January 2027 intakes are as follows. Deadlines are subject to change.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Final Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | August 17, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Round 2 | September 21, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Round 3 | October 19, 2025 | November 21, 2025 |
| Round 4 | November 23, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| Round 5 | January 18, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| Round 6 | February 15, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| Round 7 | March 15, 2026 | April 17, 2026 |
| Round 8 | April 19, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Round 9 | May 17, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Round 10 | June 14, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
After June 14, admissions are rolling.
Here are the deadlines for the January 2027 intake at HEC Paris.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Final Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | January 18, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 | February 15, 2026 | March 20, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 15, 2026 | April 17, 2026 |
| Round 4 | April 19, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Round 5 | May 17, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Round 6 | June 14, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Round 7 | August 16, 2026 | September 18, 2026 |
| Round 8 | September 20, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| Round 9 | October 18, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| Round 10 | November 15, 2026 | Rolling |
Required Materials
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, though this requirement can be waived if the applicant has completed their secondary education, along with 5 years minimum of professional experience with at least 3 years in a managerial position. Athletes who have represented their country at a national level may also have this requirement waived. HEC Paris notes that the ideal candidate has between 2 and 10 years of professional experience.
The completed application will include transcripts for all post-secondary academic work, GMAT, GRE or EA score reports, essay responses, two references, a current resume in English, and the 200 Euro application fee. Applicants must also provide a passport-style photo, a copy of their passport(s) or birth certificate.
Non-native English speakers who do not hold a university degree from a university where English is the teaching language must complete one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), TOEIC, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge English Exams, or Duolingo English Test.
MBA Applywire
-Degrees in mechanical engineering and mathematics
-First in family college graduate
-Will have a year and half of post graduate experience at application time
-Will have had a promotion before round 1 to second level of production management.
-Manage 20 technicians and millions in production and budget.
I do not have a strong academic background, but I believe I have a strong professional background to offset. I have over 10 years of progressive finance experience starting as an analyst moving all the way into a Director level role with line of sight into a VP role within the next 2 years. My background consists of financial acumen and cross department engagement resulting in tangible business outcomes and deliverables. I have experience managing upwards, managing downwards with my direct reports, and managing sideways with various department directors and VPs.
- Engineer at a top Aerospace & Defense company (Blue Chip / Fortune 100 company)
- 3 years of FT experience, have had 1 promotion so far, expecting 1 more before matriculation in Fall 2028
- Will have 4.7 Yrs FT experience (+2 undergrad internships) at matriculation
- Applying R1 2027 for Fall 2028 Full Time Entry
- Mechanical Engineering BS with Aerospace Engineering Minor, GPA 3.53
- Undergraduate volunteering included leadership role for a Pediatric Cancer philanthropy that raised $XX,XXX / yr.
- Also had an undergrad internship with a Blue Chip / Fortune 100 automotive company
- Hold a Masters in Engineering Management from Washington University in St. Louis, GPA 3.94
- Masters Capstone was a consulting project sponsored by a boutique firm in NYC
- Currently in MIT Sloan's Pre-LGO Pipeline Program
- Currently prepping for GMAT Focus, I am a strong test taker and expect 95th Percentile+. First attempt will be in early Q1 2027.
- Post-MBA goal: MBB Consulting in the Aerospace & Defense or broader industrials sector. Also considering a pivot to A&D/Industrials Investment Banking. (Any/all advice on how either of these map better to my profile is appreciated!)
MBA LiveWire
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