--- title: "International Partnerships & Semester Abroad | HEC Rabat" description: "HEC Rabat international partnerships: 9 partner universities, exchange semester abroad, 15+ nationalities on campus. Open up to the world." url: https://hec.ac.ma/en/international/ language: en --- ![Campus international HEC Rabat](https://hec.ac.ma/_astro/international-hero.DD1G2pJS_AJeQc.webp?dpl=dpl_GtwgiuN8gt3ZisTBeqwqQwgE4uPJ) # Your career starts well _beyond borders_ HEC Rabat connects you to a network of 9 partner universities in Europe and worldwide. Exchange semesters, international internships — live an experience that transforms you. Explore programsSee our partners Why go abroad Mobility programs Partners My journey 9 Partner universities 6 Host countries 28% Students abroad 100% Credits recognized Concrete impact on your career ## What going international _really changes_ Beyond prestige, an international experience measurably transforms your profile, your network and your professional outlook. +34% Starting salary Graduates who completed international mobility negotiate on average 34% more than their peers. ×3 Professional network A stay abroad triples the size of your active professional network from the very first year. 2+ Working languages Our students master on average two foreign languages by the end of their international pathway. 78% Hired by multinationals 78% of our graduates with international experience join companies operating across multiple markets. Mobility formats ## A mobility program _for every ambition_ Four distinct formats to match your professional project, your level and your availability. 5 to 6 months ### Academic semester abroad Fully integrate a partner university in Europe for a semester. You take the same courses as local students, in their language, and earn credits fully recognized by HEC Rabat. - Courses taught entirely in a foreign language - ECTS credits 100% recognized in your curriculum - Facilitated housing in university residence - Support from a dedicated HEC Rabat academic tutor [Submit my application](https://brightstep.app/register?org=cmk3zvtsa000004l59c60b21z) ![Students on an exchange semester](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/diverse-students-studying-together-against-orange-backdrop.jpg) Partner network ## 9 universities _of excellence_ ![Logo Brest Business School](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-bbs-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France Brest Business School Brest, Bretagne Exchange semester ![Logo IPAG Business School](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-ipag-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France IPAG Business School Paris / Nice Exchange semester · Internship ![Logo ESC Amiens](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-escamiens-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France ESC Amiens Amiens, Hauts-de-France Exchange semester ![Logo ISTEC](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-istec-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France ISTEC Paris Exchange semester ![Logo EMLV — École de Management Léonard de Vinci](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-emlv-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France EMLV — École de Management Léonard de Vinci Paris La Défense Exchange semester ![Logo IDRAC Business School](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-idrac-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France IDRAC Business School Lyon / Paris / Bordeaux Exchange semester · Internship ![Logo FILÉA](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-filea-norm.png) 🇫🇷 France FILÉA France Exchange program ![Logo HEPL — Haute École de la Province de Liège](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-hepl-norm.png) 🇧🇪 Belgium HEPL — Haute École de la Province de Liège Liège Exchange semester ![Logo Sofia University](https://hec.ac.ma/assets/partner-sofia-norm.png) 🇧🇬 Bulgaria Sofia University Sofia Exchange semester From application to return ## Your journey _step by step_ Before departure ### Application & selection File submission, motivational interview, choice of partner university. The International Relations Directorate supports you at every step. Preparation ### Visa, housing & orientation Full administrative support, connection with the host university's services, practical advice from our alumni. On-site ### Immersion & learning Courses, projects, student life — you fully live the local experience while staying connected to the HEC Rabat community. Upon return ### Valorization & integration Credit validation, debriefing with the International Relations Directorate, testimonial for future candidates, access to the international alumni network. HEC Rabat by the numbers ## A measurable _commitment_ 9 Active partner universities in Europe and worldwide 10+ Years of international openness and academic cooperation 28% Of Grande École students go abroad at least once ![Amine — Director of International Relations, HEC Rabat](https://hec.ac.ma/_astro/photo%20pro%20amine%20(1).CXRqo9fU_Z2gAFm5.webp?dpl=dpl_GtwgiuN8gt3ZisTBeqwqQwgE4uPJ) Director International Relations Leadership vision ## International openness, a _deep conviction_ > "International openness is not a comparative advantage for our students — it is an absolute necessity in a world where economic borders are erased a little more each day." Over twenty years of cooperation, HEC Rabat has built a network of partners rigorously selected for their academic excellence and professional relevance. Each agreement signed is the result of a demanding approach: we do not seek quantity, but quality and relevance for our students. Meet our team Your next step ## Your international journey starts _here_ Join HEC Rabat's Grande École Programme and access a structured international pathway, supported by the Admissions Office. A dedicated team guides you through every step of your application. [Discover the Grande École Programme](https://hec.ac.ma/programme-grande-ecole) See our partners A question about your application? The Admissions Office is at your disposal. --- _HTML version: https://hec.ac.ma/en/international/ · Site index for agents: https://hec.ac.ma/llms.txt · Sitemap: https://hec.ac.ma/sitemap-index.xml_