The document outlines the admissions process and requirements for several prestigious business schools in Europe, including INSEAD and HEC Paris, focusing on their MBA and MSc programs in Finance. Applicants need a minimum of 3 years of work experience, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores, with the entire process potentially taking up to 12 weeks. Various scholarships are available based on need or merit, offering financial support ranging from €10,000 to €47,000.

3. France
INSEAD
HEC PARIS
Italy
SDA Bocconi School
of Management
Denmark
Copenhagen
Business School
Switzerland University of Zurich
Germany
University Of
Mannheim
Featured
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4. MBA in
Finance
“At least 3 years of work experience required”
“Equips students with broader skills and knowledge in
“For corporates and
people in the job
sector”

5. MSc in
Finance
“Internship program and meets a few other basic requir
“For careers in academics, stock brokerage and consult
“Finance-specific”

6. Application Process
Applicants have to complete the online application and attach the
required supporting documentation to their application.
An email notification from the Admissions Officer will be sent to the
applicant within two weeks of submitting their application.
The applicant will be informed whether he/she has been selected
to interview on or before the interview decision deadline.

7. Application Process
Interviews are conducted in person by university alumni, normally
in the applicant’s country of residence. In the majority of cases,
two separate interviews are conducted.
Once the Admissions Office receives feedback from the alumni
interviewers, the application will be re-evaluated and then
presented to the Admissions Committee. The Admissions
Committee, comprised of faculty and alumni, decides whether to
accept or reject each candidate.
The applicant will be advised by letter and email of the final
decision on your application. The entire admissions process (from
time of application) will take up to 12 weeks.

8. 1. Work Experience- 2-5 years
2. Letters of Recommendation- 2-3 (1 academic & 2
professional)
3. Job Description and Essays (Compulsory & Optional)
4. Academic foundation- Bachelor’s degree
5. GMAT or GRE- Applicants should aim for a score at or
above the 70-75th percentile for both the quantitative and
verbal sections of the GMAT & GRE.
6. English language certification- Minimum required
scores: TOEFL IBT: 105; IELTS Academic: 7
7. Official Transcript
Admission
Requiremen
ts

9. PROGRAMS OFFERED
University MBA MSc / Masters
INSEAD MBA in Finance
SDA Bonocci School Of
Management
MBA in Finance Master in Corporate Finance
HEC Paris MBA in Finance
Copenhagen Business School MBA in Finance MSc in Finance
University of Zurich MBA in Finance MSc in Finance
University of Mannheim MBA in Finance

10. Type Of Expense INSEAD SDA Bocconi School
of Management
HEC Paris Copenhagen
Business School
University of
Zurich
University of
Mannheim
Ranking 4th (Fin Times) 10th(Fin Times) 9th (Forbes) 9th (QS) 17th (QS) -
Tuition Fee (MBA) € 65,800 € 47,000 € 52,000 € 43,000 € 1232 € 36,000 /
€ 39,000
Tuition Fee (Masters) N/A € 31,000 N/A N/A € 1232
Accommodation € 10,000 € 9,000 € 9,925 € 8,900 € 9000 € 7800
Meals € 5400 € 5400 € 6,000 Included in
Miscellaneous
€ 5800 € 6000
Local Transport € 3500 € 1200 € 4,700 Included in
Miscellaneous
€ 750 € 2,400
Miscellaneous € 1500 € 4200 € 3,200 € 5200 N/A N/A
Total Expenses (per
year)
$ 86,200 € 66,800 / € 50,800 € 75825 € 57,100 € 16782 € 52,200 /
€ 55,200
Tuition Fee & Personal Expense
Comparison

11. Two types of scholarships:
1.Need-based: Demonstrate financial
need
2.Non-need based: Based on either
merit, nationality, gender, professional
background, leadership abilities, field of
previous studies etc.
Scholarships

12. Scholarship Title Criteria Amount
INSEAD Alumni Association (IAA) Scholarship
Fund
Diversity with financial need Up to €25,000
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity Scholarship
- '68
Diversity and special underprivileged profiles. €15 000 - €25 000
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Diversity
Scholarship(s)
Need-based with preference to candidates residing in
emerging/developing countries
Up to €13,000
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Robin Hood
Scholarship
Financial need Up to €13,000
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Special Profile
Scholarship(s
Diversity (with a difference) €10,000 up to €25,000
INSEAD Alumni Fund (IAF) Women's
Scholarship(s)
Women Up to €15,000
INSEAD Andrew Hordern Endowed Scholarship -
'91D
Non-traditional backgrounds; open only to December
Class.
Approximately €10,000
INSEAD Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders
Fellowship Fund (Sylff)
Cross-cultural leadership €12,000
INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for
Emerging Country Leadership
Emerging Countries €22,500

13. Scholarship Title Criteria Amount
Boston Consulting Group Scholarship - Degree obtained with top grades in due time
- At least 3 years working experience
- Fluency in English and in one of the
following languages: Italian, Greek, Turkish
- International experience is a plus
$47000
TUITION WAIVER IN MEMORY OF PROF.
CLAUDIO DEMATTE’
- They come from outside Europe
- They have a minimum GMAT score of 700
- They meet all admissions requirements for
the participation in the 2015/16 MBA
Program.
up to € 47,000 (100% of the tuition fee)
PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER FOR CANDIDATES
FROM INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA
- They have a minimum GMAT score of 680 up to € 32,900 (70% of the tuition fee)
PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER FOR CANDIDATES
FROM INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA
-They come from India or South Asia Area
(any nationality from these areas)
up to € 23,500 (50% of the tuition fee)
PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER FOR FEMALE
CANDIDATES
- They have a minimum GMAT score of 680 up to € 32,900 (70% of the tuition fee)
PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER FOR FEMALE
CANDIDATES
up to € 23,500 (50% of the tuition fee)

14. They are able to offer students over
€1,000,000 in aid every year thanks to
the donations of the HEC Foundation.