In a nutshell: EDHEC Business School offers several admission pathways to its Grande École Programme: direct admissions (AST) open from Bachelor’s level with a single application window (December to March), and the post-prépa competitive exam through the BCE. The admitted AST median TAGE MAGE score is around 350-380/600 and the GMAT around 630-650. For the prépa exam, the 2024 admissibility cutoff was 12.81/20. See our EDHEC application guide and score requirements to prepare your application.
Admission pathways to EDHEC in 2026
EDHEC Business School, consistently ranked among France’s top 5 business schools and in the European top 10 for Masters in Management, offers several entry routes to its Grande École Programme (PGE). Each pathway targets a different profile and has its own selection criteria. The school stands out for its expertise in finance and its network of over 50,000 graduates.
| Admission pathway | Target profile | Available spots | Required test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct admissions (AST) | Bachelor’s degree minimum | ~120 | TAGE MAGE or GMAT + English |
| Prépa competitive exam (BCE) | French preparatory class students | ~520 | BCE written and oral exams |
| International admissions | International students (outside France) | Variable | GMAT or GRE + English |
Direct admissions (AST): the complete guide
Direct admissions (AST2) are the main entry route to EDHEC for candidates from universities or other programs. The program is accessible from Bachelor’s level (3-year degree). Unlike some schools that offer multiple rounds, EDHEC runs a single application window per year, making preparation timing crucial.
AST application calendar 2025-2026
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | December 4, 2025 |
| Applications close | March 3, 2026 at 11am |
| TAGE MAGE deadline | March 31, 2026 |
| Oral exam scheduling | May 20, 2026 (1-4pm) |
| Oral exams | May 28 – June 8, 2026 |
| Admission results | Mid-June 2026 |
AST selection criteria
Your AST application is evaluated based on several complementary factors: your TAGE MAGE or GMAT score, academic record, professional and extracurricular experiences, motivation essays, and an oral interview for shortlisted candidates. EDHEC is known for its unique interview format, the “trilogy,” which assesses your personality, creativity, and argumentation skills. See our dedicated page on EDHEC score requirements for full details.
Post-prépa competitive exam (BCE): cutoffs and coefficients
For students from French preparatory classes (ECG), admission to EDHEC goes through the BCE competitive exam. EDHEC is one of the most sought-after schools in the exam, offering a good balance between selectivity and available spots. In 2024, the admissibility cutoff was 12.81/20. The school shortlists about 1,870 candidates for approximately 520 spots, resulting in an integration rate of about 28% of shortlisted candidates.
| Key BCE data | 2024-2025 value |
|---|---|
| Admissibility cutoff | ~12.81/20 |
| Number of shortlisted candidates | ~1,870 |
| Available spots (prépa) | ~520 |
| Integration rate of shortlisted | ~28% |
Oral exam coefficients
| Oral exam | Coefficient |
|---|---|
| Personality interview | 15 |
| First foreign language oral (LVA) | 6 |
BCE 2026 calendar
The BCE written exams take place in April-May 2026. Admissibility results are published on June 11, 2026. Oral exams are held from June 22-26 and June 29 to July 3, 2026. Final admission results are announced on July 8, 2026.
International admissions
International candidates (degree obtained outside France) can apply directly through the EDHEC admissions portal. Accepted tests include the GMAT, GRE, or CAT. An English test (TOEFL 92+, IELTS 6.5+) is required for non-native speakers. EDHEC has campuses in Lille, Nice, and Paris, offering diverse study environments.
Why choose EDHEC?
EDHEC stands out for its excellence in finance (consistently ranked among the world’s best in this discipline), its strong entrepreneurial dimension with the EDHEC Entrepreneurs incubator, and its international network of over 200 partner universities. The Grande École Programme offers specializations in finance, marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship, with double degree and work-study opportunities. The school is ranked in the European top 10 for Masters in Management by the Financial Times.
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