HEC Paris takes applications for its PhD program starting in 2027. Round I closes on 4 January 2027 at midnight, with a preferred deadline of 18 December 2026. Every PhD student receives a cost-of-living scholarship of 26,500 euros a year for five years and a full tuition waiver. The application fee is 60 euros.
Who can apply
Nationality
HEC Paris sets no nationality condition for its PhD program; its only nationality rule is a test exemption for Iranian citizens. A Tunisian applies like any other candidate.
Degree and tests
A bachelor's or master's degree with an excellent academic record. A GMAT or GRE score is required, except in Law and Regulation and for some HEC Paris or IP Paris students who ask for an exemption.
Language
A TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge English score is required, unless you are a native speaker or did at least two years of university study in English and ask for an exemption.
Funding and what it does not cover
Every PhD student receives a full tuition waiver and a cost-of-living scholarship of 26,500 euros a year for five years, funded by the HEC Foundation. Doctoral school fees apply from the third year.
Covered
Cost-of-living scholarship of 26,500 euros a year for five years
Full tuition waiver; tuition is 30,000 euros in years 1 and 2 and 12,000 euros in years 3 to 5 in 2026-2027
Funding for conferences and research visits
You pay
The 60 euro application fee
Doctoral school fees from year 3: 398 euros plus the 105 euro CVEC in 2026-2027
