HEC Paris (École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris)
Location:
Paris,
France
Language of instruction:
English, French
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
HEC Paris Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Only Commerce (UBCV) students are eligible to apply to this partner university. Coursework will be done in the Master Level I program. As of Fall 2025, this partnership is open to both third and fourth year Commerce students.
- Students with French education background, French degree, and / or with French nationality are not eligible to go on exchange to HEC.
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (HEC semester 1): Mid September to Late December
- UBC Term 2 (HEC semester 2): Late February to Late June
Areas of study available:
- Commerce (UBCV)
Course availability and restrictions
- Seminars and discussions are often based on case studies
- Class attendance is mandatory
- Active class participation is usually part of each student's final grade
- Grading: Participation, oral and written presentations, case analyses and exams
- Class Size: 25 to 40 students per class
- Course Load: 250 hours of class contact divided into several different courses depending on the chosen specialization
- Final examinations take place at the end of each course
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- 24 ECTS minimum per semester
- 30 ECTS maximum per semester
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
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Additional note for language of instruction
- The entire exchange program can be completed in English
- Students must have at least a B1/B2 level to study in French (self-assess with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation*
*Please note, accommodation provided by HEC Paris is only available in the Spring (Term 2) semester. For more information, please refer to this page: https://www.hec.edu/en/master-s-programs/visiting-students-programs/exchange-program
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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