Universities & admissions Questions

HEC Paris MBA applicants typically need a completed application form, essays, a management test such as GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment, an English test copy, two recommendations, a degree copy, a resume and an application fee. Check the official HEC Paris page for current rules.

If you missed the September 2026 round, aim for the autumn 2027 intake. Autumn has far more courses than January, and many programmes take applications from 7 to 21 January 2027. The January 2027 round closed on 10 September 2026. Check each programme page for its own dates.

Yes, public universities in the USA often offer on-campus assistantships. These can waive up to 50 to 100 percent of tuition fees and typically provide a monthly stipend of around USD 1,200 to 2,200. Availability and amounts vary by university and department, so check each official page.

Before applying for Canada's January 2027 winter intake, check that your course offers a January start, the exact deadline, accepted English tests, your documents, DLI status, study permit rules, any PAL or TAL requirement and proof of funds. Details vary by university, so use official pages.

Eligibility for the UK March intake depends on your course, not the month, and the rules match September. On the visa side, degree courses add an English requirement of CEFR level B2. Typical checks cover your degree, an English score and extra documents such as an SOP.

For a master's in Italy you typically need a bachelor's degree in a related field, academic transcripts, a motivation letter or SOP, and an English proficiency score, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 or more. A GMAT or GRE score is asked only by some business programs, so check each university.

A joint application is the national round on Studyinfo.fi with the same dates for everyone and up to six choices on one form. A separate application is run by a university with its own deadline. Rolling admission checks applications as they arrive, so seats can fill early.

For a January 2027 start, the joint application ran from 31 August to 10 September 2026 and has closed. For an August or September 2027 start, the joint application is scheduled for 7 to 21 January 2027. Separate and rolling applications are set by each programme.