Table of contents IIM AHEMEDABAD

Why HEC?..........................................................................1
About the program:...........................................................1
Programs Available..........................................................................................................................................1
Number of students selected for the program (2016)....................................................................................1
Courses Offered...............................................................................................................................................1
Course registration..........................................................................................................................................2
Selection of Courses........................................................................................................................................2
Important Dates..............................................................................................................................................2
How it Affects you at IIM A.................................................3
Scholarship Available........................................................3
Benefits............................................................................................................................................................3
Visa Procedure..................................................................4
Step-By-Step Guide..........................................................................................................................................4
STEP 1 – Online Registration.......................................................................................................................4
Step 2 - Offline Campus France processing Fee Payment...........................................................................4
STEP 3 – Appointment with the Campus France Education Advisor...........................................................4
STEP 4 – Appointment with the VFS-France Ahmedabad...........................................................................5
Total approximate cost of TRAVEL BIBLE
the programs.............................6
Things to know/ to do/ to carry...........................................7
Weather...........................................................................................................................................................7
Vaccination - None required before hand........................................................................................................7
Emergency contacts -.......................................................................................................................................7
Getting to HEC, Paris from the Airport............................................................................................................7
How to travel...................................................................................................................................................7
SIM purchase...................................................................................................................................................7
Buy Eurail – (For travel purposes)...................................................................................................................8
Recommended travel Passes..............................................8
 Eurail Global Pass:...................................................................................................................................8
 France Rail for Local travel:.....................................................................................................................8
Accommodation.................................................................9
On campus accommodation............................................................................................................................9
Off Campus Accommodation.........................................................................................................................10
Life on campus................................................................11
Sports ground................................................................................................................................................11
Student organizations (Associations)............................................................................................................11
Food and other services................................................................................................................................12
Career Service................................................................................................................................................12
Places to visit in France...................................................13
 Why HEC?
HEC Paris is a European business school located in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. HEC is
the business school of ParisTech and is considered one of the most prominent business schools in
the world. It was ranked as the best business school in Europe seven times in the eight-year period
between 2006 and 2013 in the Financial Times ranking, and ranked second in Europe in 2014.

About the program:

Programs Available:
 Single semester Exchange Programme
 Dual degree CEMS programme

Number of students selected for the program (2016):

6 exchange students + 4 Dual Degree students

Courses Offered:

A variety of disciplines of study: Fiscality & Law, Finance & Economics, Strategy & Management,
Marketing, Accounting & Management Control, Operations Management & Information
Technology, Decision Science & Information System, Management & HR, French Language and
French Culture. Close links to the international business world through companies participating in
courses, conferences, business games, internships, recruitment sessions, etc.

Some of the interesting courses offered at HEC Paris are:

1. Introduction to 21st century energy challenges

2. Wine Marketing
3. Financial Markets
4. Marketing Du Sport (Eng)
5. Ethics and sustainability
6. Methods of Cost Analysis
7. Debating
8. Philosophy of Liberalism
9. Strategy
10. Understanding the middle east
11. Geopolitics of Arctic
12. Euro American Comparative Politics
13. Global HRM
14. Project Management
15. Sports Marketing

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 Course registration:

Selection of Courses:

When: You will be contacted by HEC Paris inviting you to download the latest Course Catalogue
and the Course Schedule sheet located on HEC’s International Student Intranet page.
o Fall semester: Catalogue released in the second week of June.
o Spring semester: Catalogue delivered from mid-November of previous year.

How: You will be contacted by email and will receive your definite HEC User ID, allowing you to
join the on-line course selection period. For a few weeks, you will be able to build up your course
list with your local University Coordinator’s help and select your courses online.
Once the selection period ends, only your HEC Coordinator will be able to modify your list.

· Course load and minimum requirements:

 Semester: 6 IIM A credits – 150 hours

 6 IIM A credit = 25 ECTS
 Students can choose freely between core courses and management electives from among the
Following
 French language courses is not compulsory. If taken, it will be added as extra to the IIM A
credits and hence would not be counted. (Only for learning)

(Course selection is made on‐line (when students are invited). Changes, “adds and drops” will be
possible any time before class starts, and up to the first lecture of each course. Changes will no
longer be possible past the first lecture of each course.)

Important Dates:

FALL 2016

Arrival on Campus (Housing check‐in): 1 Sept

2016

Welcome Session: 2 & 5 Sept 2016

Semester dates: 6 September ‐ 16 December 2016

Exam dates: 12‐16 December 2016

CEMS - Double Degree Program 2016

Arrival on Campus (Housing check‐in): 3 & 4 September

Welcome Session: 5 September 2016

Semester dates: 5 September 2016 ‐ 16 December

2016

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Exam dates: 12‐16 December 2016

How it Affects you at IIM A

 Students opting for these programs cannot be eligible for the top three awards given for
academic excellence by the institute eg – Directors Medal.
 Exchange Program students have their CGPA frozen for the entire semester they are out. They
just have to pass all the courses at HEC Paris to clear the semester.
 Double Degree Students can avail placement options from either IIM A or HEC Paris and will
get degrees of management from both of the colleges.

Scholarship Available
The scholarship you can apply for is called “Charpak Scholarship”. This scholarship must be applied
by the end of April (subject to changes in the dates). Usually the deadline is mentioned on the
website. Please go through the website and apply for it at the earliest.
(http://www.inde.campusfrance.org/en/page/charpak-exchange-program-autumn-session)

Benefits
 Student visa fee waiver
 Monthly stipend of 615 euros for up to 4 months
 Medical insurance coverage (around 300 euros/year)
 Affordable student housing guaranteed, to be paid from the stipend.

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 Visa Procedure
 The recommended visa is the “long stay student visa” if you stay for more than 90 days and
the validity is one year.
 Timeline:
o Total time taken: approx. 15 days
o Visa processing time: 5 minimum working days
o Recommended time to apply: June to July

Offline Campus Appointment with Appointment with

Campus France
France processing Campus France VFS-France
Online Registration
Fee Payment Education Advisor Ahmedabad

Step-By-Step Guide

STEP 1 – Online Registration

1. Log on to www.india.campusfrance.org and click on ‘Create Your Account’.

2. Fill up the online CampusFrance form.
3. Once you have completed the online form and uploaded all the required documents, you will
receive your unique CampusFrance Registration Number.
4. This number has to be emailed to the nearest Campus France office along with the
confirmation that your file is complete.
5. When you have the approval from the CampusFrance advisor you may validate your file.

Step 2 - Offline Campus France processing Fee Payment

CampusFrance processing Fees

o INR 12500 (Fee movers/Full Time Masters or Bachelors Program) or
o INR 6500 (Exchange students/Dual degree students)
(Make the payment in cash at the BNP Paribas branch, Ahmedabad)

STEP 3 – Appointment with the Campus France Education

Advisor

1. Contact the nearest Campus France agency in your city and request an appointment for the
academic interview with the respective Education Advisor via email (only)
2. The academic interview will be in person and you are required to carry the following
documents (originals version)

i. 12th Mark-sheet and passing certificate.

ii. Bachelor degree and Mark-sheets (if applicable), (In case of non-availability of degree, get a
bona fide certificate from the institute).

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 iii. Master’s degree and Mark-sheets (if applicable). (In case of non-availability of degree, get a
bona fide certificate from the institute).
iv. Work Experience Letter or Internship (if applicable).
v. Passport (valid).
vi. CV.
vii. Admission letter from the French institute/university (the letter should include - name of
the program, study duration, full amount of the tuition fee, down payment receipt and
remaining balance if any).
viii. Letters from the institution in India and France stating that you are a part of an exchange
program (if applicable).
ix. The receipt of the payment of INR 12500 or 6500, which is a must for the interview.
x. Completed Long Stay Visa Form.
xi. Completed OFFI Form.
xii. Completed Fiche d'entretien visa etudiant(Student Visa Interview Sheet).

STEP 4 – Appointment with the VFS-France Ahmedabad

1. After the academic interview with the CampusFrance adviser, schedule an appointment with
VFS-France Ahmedabad.
2. To make a telephonic appointment http://www.vfs-france.co.in/contactus.html
3. To schedule an appointment online- refer .
http://www.vfs-france.co.in/scheduleanappointment.html .
4. At the VFS you only require to deposit your documents (please refer to the student Visa
Checklist document attached).

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 Total approximate cost of the
programs
Estimated expense of the entire trip
Double Degree
Exchange Program
Program
Description Cost
Round trip (Flights) 50000 50000
Visa fees 3500 3500
CampusFrance Fees 6500 12500
Eurail Pass(Global) (Varies on the pass
50000 50000
chosen)
Round Trip Travel from Airport to HEC 5000 5000
Fees on arrival (Social Security System) 16000 16000
Total 131000 137000

General Living Expenses(Monthly) INCLUDING TRAVEL

Euro INR
Accommodation 500 37500
Meals 450 34000
Transport 30 2500
Leisure 180 13500
Other 150 11500
Mobile 50 4000
Total 1360 103000

Exchange Program(3 months) 5440 412000

Double Degree (10 Months) 13600 1030000

Exchange Program Double Degree

Total Estimated Cost Involved 543000 1167000

Students must subscribe a mandatory housing insurance and liability (35-45€ per year). You will
get more information upon arrival via Banks Forum.
There may also be a resident’s permit fee of 58€.

Non-European students staying more than 3 months must register to the Social Security System
and it costs 215€ payable online. An additional and compulsory travel insurance (including
repatriation, personal liability and health) must be provided and it is compulsory in all cases.

If you want to take part in one of the events of The International Student Society, you will have to
add 80€/semester or 40€ (if you open a bank account during on‐campus Banks forum), 120€ or
70€ for yearly students to your expenditure.

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 Things to know/ to do/ to carry
Weather
 Winter: between 2 to 8 C
 Summer: between 15 to 26 C
Vaccination - None required before hand

Emergency contacts -

 Indian embassy - (32 Kms away)  HEC MBA Admission Office -

Address - Indian Embassy, 15 Rue Alfred Dehodencq, Phone - +33.1.39.67.95.46 /
75016 Paris +33.1.39.67.73.83
Phone - +33.1.40.50.70.70 Email - admissionmba@hec.fr
Working Hours - 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM(Weekdays)

 Hospital -
o Local HEC infirmary on campus
o Antoine Béclère Hospital – (12 kms away)
- Address - 157 Rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140 Clamart,
France
- Contact Number - +33 1 45 37 44 44

Getting to HEC, Paris from the Airport –

1. Aeroport Paris-Charles de to Massy Palaiseau ( Train )

o Train leaves every 15 mins
o 1.One-Way
Aeroportapprox : ₹ 752 (10€)
Paris-Charles de to Massy
o Time: 1hrs 03min (49.5 km)
2. Massy Palaiseau to Jouy-en-Josas ( Train )
o One-Way approx : ₹ 110 - ₹ 170 (1€ - 3€)
o Time: 14 mins (11.4 kms)
3. Jouy-en-Josas to HEC, Paris ( Taxi )
o A86 Jouy-en-Josas to HEC Paris
o One-Way from: ₹ 1,400 - ₹ 1,800 (19€ - 24€)

How to travel
 Charles de Gaulle International Airport
o 51 kms away (approx. 1 hour 5 mins drive )
 Nearest Train station Jouy-en-Josas train station –
o 3 kms away (approx. 10 mins drive)
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 HEC has bus shuttle services going daily to Jouy-en-Josas train station and around the city.

SIM purchase
 Matrix International SIM -
Contact number - +91-9586249494 (Ahmedabad)
France SIM plan - Prepaid card – 30 days (INR 3600/Month)
o Processing Time – 2 days
o Documents required – Passport, Ticket, Visa
o Recharge every Month – Online
o Free Incoming + 500 local Minutes(France) +500 mins to India
o 1 GB internet
 Local SIM - Orange, Free or Bouygues SIMs can be bought locally.
Otherwise students take the following option issued by “Free” operator:
2€/month including:
o 2hours of calls toward French numbers and 100 fixed destinations
o SMS/MMS unlimited toward French numbers
o 50 MB of Internet at 3G/4G speed
For more details, visit the link: http://mobile.free.fr/index.html

Buy Eurail – (For travel purposes)

 Train pass that allows pass holders to travel in 28 European countries on nearly all European
railroads and some shipping lines.
 Allows any number of journeys through trains for limited days in specific countries.
 Only available outside Europe to Non-Europeans.
 Trips should be planned before hand to buy the most appropriate Eurail since they are specific
to the number of countries you can visit.
Refer - http://www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/find-the-best-pass

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Recommended travel Passes

 Eurail Global Pass: is the flexible train pass for freedom-seekers and adventurers. It
gives you access to rail networks in 28 countries in Europe.
The Global Pass (very popular) –
o 5 or more European countries
o Up to 5 FREE travel days if you buy before September 30
o Cost : 75000 for 3 months

 France Rail for Local travel: is a flexible train pass for travel in France only
Cost: 5000- 25000 (depending on choice of travel and dates).
Advantages of traveling with a rail pass –
o Cost effective – Beneficial in the case where you are planning to take three or more trips
as compared to individual train tickets and thus the savings increase with increasing trips.
o The second benefit of a rail pass is flexibility. With most train tickets, you have to decide
on your train, date and time of travel in advance. You can buy a rail pass with only a
vague idea of your overall itinerary.
Salient Point: The France Rail Pass allows you unlimited travel on the entire France railway
network at a fixed price.
(See ‘Things to know’ for more information about seat reservations)
Disadvantages of travelling with a rail pass over single passes –
o Single passes (buying online or at the ticket counter as you go) are best suited for when
too much ground is not to be covered (Singe trips).
o If your travel plans aren’t set in stone, and you’re looking for the freedom to pick a new
destination whenever the mood strikes you, buying as you go makes sense.

Accommodation
On campus accommodation

On‐campus accommodation available for rent.

 Refundable deposit: 450€ + non‐refundable processing fee: 220€ is required at the time of
booking.
 Accommodation is guaranteed to all exchange students, but accommodation type is not
(subject to availability).
 Single rooms with shared shower: 450€/month.
 Individual comfort (Build. AP1 à AP4) with personal shower: 580€ / month.
 Individual comfort (Build. L1/M1) with personal shower: 580€ / month.
 Room Sharing (Build. L1/M1): 290€ / person / month (580€ for 2 people).
 Apartments for two with kitchen corner and private facilities: 900€ per month for 2 people
(450€ per person).
 A portal is provided with HEC Email ID and password i.e. intranet where you can visit the
website and book for on campus accommodation. The deadline will be provided to you.

Estimated living expenses: (2016)

 Mandatory housing insurance and liability: 35€‐ 45€ / year (Information upon arrival via Banks
Forum).

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 Meals: Approximately 5€/meal for breakfast, lunch & dinner, if taken at the students'
restaurant.
 Resident’s permit fee when applicable: 58€.
 The International Student Society events (optional): 80€/semester or 40€ (if you open a bank
account during on‐campus Banks forum).

Required documents and compulsory Insurances:

 Arrival Pack to print prior to arrival along with copies of documents such as: Passport, visa, OFII
form.
 Health insurance, Medical certificate for sports practice. See checklist on intranet page.
 Non‐European students staying in France for more than 3 months must register to the Social
Security System. The fee is *215€ ( INR 2016) payable online.
https://webapp.hec.fr/forms/PaymentOnlineSecurity/homeRegistrationform.php
 An additional and compulsory travel insurance must be provided, inclusive of: repatriation,
personal liability, and health.
The travel insurance mentioned above is compulsory in all cases.

*Exemptions:
Prior to semester start, banks are coming to HEC campus to offer services such as: Current account
openings, housing insurance (specific to HEC residence rooms), inclusive of personal Liability, for a
few more €, this presented as a package when opening an account. This is called: “The Banks
Forum”.

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Off Campus Accommodation

Outside-campus accommodation is available, however the cost might be significantly higher and it
will include traveling cost. It is recommended to book in advance and finalize with the process. The
contacts will provide you details of the Rent cost and Agreement.
The off campus accommodation is a non‐exhaustive list of trails to search an accommodation in
the Jouy‐en‐Josas area or in Paris.
1. Apply on‐line to: HÉBERJEUNES
 Website: htt://www.heberjeunes.fr/etudiants/inscritpion/
 Application cost on website is 5€.
2. The residence Igny Val de Bièvre is the campus nearest student residence. Start applying
(sending files and details for approval) to this residence as earliest as possible and need to
avoid last minute cancellations. Mr Brocq, in charge of this residence, keeps studios aside
for HEC students. Minimum contract: 3 months. It is at a walkable distance from the
college ( nearly 400 meters ).
3. RESIDHOME APPARTHOTEL
 Location: BURES SUR YVETTE
 Contact Number: 01-64863600
 Owner/ In charge: Mr. MOUSSU
 Distance from college: 10 km
 Email address: bures.guyonnerie@residhome.com
 A preferential rate has been negotiated by HEC so that students can be accommodated
at 35€/night + 0.6€/day (tourist tax), around 1070€/month instead of 51€/night for a
long stay (over a month) on the condition of a consecutive six months stay (rate for a
studio).
 No guarantor, nor safety deposit, but prepayment required. Daily, weekly, fortnightly,
or monthly payment possible.
4. REAL ESTATE AGENCY: RESIDENCE ALCDC (à la clef des champs)
 Location: GIF SUR YVETTE
 Email address: alcdc91@orange.fr
 Contact Number: 06 78 25 11 49
 Distance from Campus: 9 km
 Agency fees are fixed and preferential for HEC students. 250€ for a rent up to 550 € /
month / 350 € for a rent over 550 € / month Instead of a month rent as agency fee.
Refer to Sheet 1 in the Attached Excel Sheet.
5. Students Residences / Aparthotels in Jouy-en-Josas area, accessible by private or and public
transport.
Refer to Sheet 2 in the Attached Excel Sheet
6. Students Residences / Aparthotels Close to Paris accessible by private transport.
Refer to Sheet 3 in the Attached Excel Sheet

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 Life on campus
The HEC campus is one of the largest in Europe. It counts 300 acres, located between Paris and
Versailles in a suburban town called Jouy-en-Josas. All the facilities are designed to create a
dynamic and supportive environment to help students to better achieve their goals.
Around the campus, besides the 1600 accommodation, you can find:
 3 restaurants and 2 cafeterias
 a wooden park and a lake
 an infirmary

Within the academic equipment they offer:

• A lecture hall with 500 seating capacity and an auditorium with 250 seating capacity
• 29 lecture theaters with 50 seats, of which 4 are equipped with iTunesU video recording
equipment.
• 14 lecture theaters with 20 to 48 seating capacity.
• 80 classrooms with 10 to 50 seating capacity.
• 3 language labs and a language resource center.
• 2 business bookshops.
• A multimedia resource center with 60,000 books, 764 journal, 50 database subscriptions
• A trading room (in collaboration with Thomson Reuters).

Sports ground

Sports covers an important role in the campus: 1600 m2 area is dedicated to indoor sports:
climbing wall, fitness room, dance, ping-pong, dojo, karate, aerobics and yoga, while 10000 m 2 are
appointed to outdoor activities including a rugby pitch, two soccer fields, four tennis courts, an
athletic field and a golf practice range. Moreover, the university organizes off-site sports such as
rowing, riding, skiing, sailing and golf. Finally, there isn’t a pool in the campus but it is possible to
access to the Polytechnic School’s swimming pool.
Exchange students can join these activities if they can provide a medical certificate (signed by
student’s local doctor) and after the payments of a 25€ (approx.1900 rupee) fee at the HEC Sport
Office.

Student organizations (Associations)

HEC gives the chance to its exchange students to take part in one of the 130 associations run by
the students. Apart from counterparts of the career clubs like Beta and Niche in IIM Ahmedabad
some of the unique clubs in particular –
 HEC International Society - is a club whose purpose is to help the international students to
interact with the French ones. This objective is purposed through events such as welcome
week, Discover France week-ends and other activities on and off the campus.
 Wine and Spirits Club - a social club looking to help students learn about the world of wine
and spirits, especially while living in France. Its events include tastings, as well as occasional
speaker events that can help students learn more about the business and culture of alcohol.
 Luxury Club - with its mission to engage, support and inspire members as they navigate the
increasingly dynamic luxury environment. The activities are underpinned by the objective of
connecting members with the industry and providing a platform for industry insight,
knowledge sharing and access to brands and influencers within the sector.

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Food and other services

The main university restaurant has 650 seats and serves meals including both lunch and dinner.
Moreover, the cafeterias serve hot and cold beverage but also sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers.
Finally, close to the campus, there is a fairly sized supermarket and a pizza restaurant.
Across the street from the university you can also find a hairdresser and a beauty salon. If you are
looking for other shops and service, such as postal, pharmacy, banks, bakery and other restaurant
you can easily find them downtown. Consider that a dinner in Paris costs 40€ on average.

Career Service
As the first ranked business school in France, HEC receives internship offers constantly which may
be opened to exchange students under certain conditions (length, visa, period of the year). HEC
Career Center organizes several forums every year: ‐ October: Forum Finance, Forum Juridique
(tax and law). November: Forum Conseil (consulting), January: Carrefour HEC (all sectors), Forum
Alumni (Recruiting Alumni).
Moreover, you can rely on the career office that will help you with any requests and lead you
through the French procedures to find a job. Throughout the year, the office sends many emails to
the students about internship opportunities and particular events related to the job placements.

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 Places to visit in France

1. Bistro Dining, Paris

Along with seeing the Louvre and

the Eiffel Tower, the one thing
almost everyone wants to do when
they visit Paris is having a meal at a
traditional French bistro where
traditional French delicacies are
served

2. Mont St-Michel, Normandy

A magical island topped by a gravity-

defying medieval monastery, the Mont-
Saint-Michel counts among France’s
most stunning sights. For centuries one
of Europe’s major pilgrimage
destinations, this holy mount is now a
UNESCO world heritage site, as is its
breath taking bay.

3. Champagne houses in Reims and Epernay

Champagne wines owe their worldwide

renown to the talent and expertise of
the Champagne Houses. The wines are
blended from bought-in grapes from
selected vineyards that contribute to the
style of the brand. Wine tourism
(sometimes oenotourism or vinitourism)
is specifically designed for people who
want to explore wine regions and get to
know the local wines.

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 4. Alsatian Wine Route

The most famous Wine Route in

France proudly reveals its medieval
châteaux and Renaissance houses
and the flowery lanes of its
charming villages. A land of
tradition and wine, offering a
unique experience for the visitor.

5. Adrenalin Kick, Chamonix

Adrenalin Kick, Chamonix (France).

'Sure, 007 did it, but so can you: the
Vallée Blanche is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience. You won’t regret the €70-
odd it costs to do the more than 20km
off-piste descent from the spike of the
Aiguille du Midi to mountaineering
mecca Chamonix – every minute of the
five hours it takes to get down will
pump more adrenalin in your body
than anything else you’ve ever done.'

Some other adventurous activities and places across Europe

 Adventurous Activities
 Sky Diving – Spain (Seville)
 Prague, Italy (Fano)
 Budapest Scuba Diving – France (Nice)
 Spain (Costa Brava) Bungee Jumping – Locarno (Swiss, 255CHF)
 Europa Bridge (Innsbruck, Austria)
 Milan Kayaking/Snorkelling – Portugal
 Croatia Trekking – Norway (Kjeragbolten, Pulpit Rock, Trolltunga)

LINKS TO REFER to –

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/travel-tips-and-articles/76696
http://www.businessinsider.in/35-Places-You-Need-To-Visit-In-France/articleshow/42657226.cms

Also, refer to attachment “Around Europe in 90 Days”

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