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HEC Paris
Master in International Finance (MIF)
HEC Paris
Course Overview
HEC Paris Master in International Finance is the world's #1-ranked Master's in Finance (FT Master's in Finance Pre-Experience Ranking, multiple consecutive years) and consistently top-3 in the FT European Business School Ranking. The 10-month accelerated MIF runs September-June with a structured progression: Foundation (September-December, intensive finance core), Specialisation (January-March, choose Capital Markets / Corporate Finance / Asset Management tracks), and Career Project (April-June, internship or thesis). HEC's career services run the strongest Master's-level finance recruitment pipeline in Europe — McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole, BlackRock Paris, Amundi, and Eurazeo all run on-campus assessment centres.
Sri Lankan applicants choose HEC MIF over LBS / LSE / Oxford Said because the FT ranking provides equivalent CV signal at meaningfully lower tuition (€47,600 vs £40,000-£75,000+ at UK schools), the 10-month duration accelerates career returns, and Paris is one of the few European cities with more investment banking jobs than London (post-Brexit). France's Talent Passport visa allows 12-month post-study residence with multi-year extensions for graduate-employed Master's holders. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior investment banking and treasury roles at HSBC Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered, HNB Treasury, Commercial Bank Treasury, NDB Investment Bank, CT CLSA Securities, Asia Securities, and into CFO-track positions at JKH, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Dialog Axiata.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Hons) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or related quantitative discipline — minimum GPA 3.5 / Upper Second-Class (the median admit has GPA 3.7+).
- check_circle Strong quantitative background: linear algebra, calculus, probability/statistics at Bachelor's level.
- check_circle GMAT 700+ OR GRE 320+ (median admitted submits a GMAT 715+).
- check_circle Two academic / professional references; CV; admissions essays; admissions interview (remote for Sri Lankan applicants).
- check_circle Average age at admission is 22-24 — direct-from-Bachelor's applicants are common; 0-3 years of work experience preferred.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle TOEIC 800+ also accepted.
- check_circle French language is NOT REQUIRED — HEC MIF is taught 100% in English.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English at a recognised institution for at least 3 years.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full 10-month programme) | €47,600 | Rs. 16,422,000 |
| Living Expenses (10 months, Paris / Jouy-en-Josas) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Insurance | €800 | Rs. 276,000 |
| Books, CFA Materials & Career Trips | €1,500 | Rs. 517,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | €61,900 | Rs. 21,355,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for France's 12-month APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) job search visa, extending to 4-year Talent Passport on Master's-level employment. HEC MIF grads place into Tier-1 investment banking (Goldman Sachs Paris/London, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole, Lazard, Rothschild, Mediobanca), private equity (Eurazeo, Ardian, Cinven, PAI Partners), asset management (Amundi, BlackRock Paris, AXA IM, BNP Paribas Asset Management), and consulting (McKinsey Paris, BCG Paris, Bain) — €75,000-€110,000 base + €15,000-30,000 sign-on (LKR 26M-38M/yr base). Sri Lankan returnees route into senior treasury and investment banking positions at HSBC Sri Lanka, Standard Chartered, HNB Treasury, Commercial Bank Treasury, NDB Investment Bank, CT CLSA Securities, Asia Securities, and into CFO-track positions at JKH, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Dialog Axiata.
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