Campus and city
The 130-hectare Jouy-en-Josas campus functions as a self-contained academic village 25 km southwest of Paris. On-site residences house most masters students, creating a tight-knit community reinforced by 100+ student associations covering consulting clubs, sports teams, arts societies, and the annual HEC Gala. The campus includes a learning center, sports complex, restaurant facilities, and green spaces bordering the Versailles forest. MBA students share dedicated facilities including breakout rooms and a career center. The RER C line connects to central Paris in 40 minutes, and most students travel into the city for weekend social life, corporate events, and internships. The residential model fosters deep peer relationships but requires adjustment for students accustomed to urban campus environments.