The leading international business school that opens up all possibilities
ESSCA offers access to top-tier business education in 5 countries
International Experience at the Core
At ESSCA, international exposure is at the heart of every programme, molding the growth of tomorrow’s conscientious leaders. Students engage in a multicultural environment, interacting with peers and faculty from varied backgrounds on a daily basis across all campuses.
Students can choose their own international journey through university exchanges at partner institutions, a semester or year abroad, internships, or international business placements.
Facts and figures about ESSCA’s global footprint:
- ESSCA hosts students from more than 80 nationalities, fostering a rich and diverse learning environment
- more than 50% of recent graduates secure positions with an international focus for their first post-graduation roles
- a vast network of partner universities spanning across 54 countries, ensuring academic excellence, and international collaboration
- over 20 international double degree agreements with leading universities
- 70% of Faculty and Research members are international, representing over 40 nationalities
- a network of alumni in over 100 countries
AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, the triple international accreditations position ESSCA among the elite group of “Triple Crown” business schools worldwide. Less than 1% of institutions are in the club. These distinctions are universal symbols of programme quality, reflecting the high standards upheld by top-tier higher education institutions worldwide.
A global campus network
Experience the same standard of excellence in10 cities around the world. Find us in:
- 6 cities in France (Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris and Strasbourg)
- 4 campuses across Europe and Asia (Budapest, Luxembourg, Malaga and Shanghai)
ESSCA is featured in the international FT Masters in Management Ranking 2024, the Financial Times’s global ranking of top Masters in Management programmes.
ESSCA Programme Portfolio
Grande Ecole Programme
The Grande Ecole programme is a fully recognised Master’s degree and provides students with a tailored and progressive study programme. Internships are integrated throughout the curriculum, providing practical relevance to match each student’s career aspirations.
Bachelor in International Management
ESSCA’s fully recognised Bachelor in International Management degree provides practical courses closely aligned with real-world business dynamics and the local economic environment. Special attention is given to exploring diverse cultures and learning methodologies, including a semester of study abroad.
Masters of Science
Each of ESSCA MSc programmes spans three semesters, consisting of two academic semesters taught in English, and one internship aimed at cultivating your practical business experience. The MSc is open to students who have completed 3 years of study (earning a total of 180 ECTS credits) with 3 years of business experience, or 4 years of study (earning a total of 240 ECTS credits). Upon graduation, students obtain 90 ECTS credits, ensuring they have developed solid expertise in their chosen specialisation, critical for success in international settings.
Double degrees
ESSCA offers numerous opportunities for international double degrees in management through its network of partner universities in 56 countries. These programmes enable students to enhance and diversify their education without extending the duration of their studies, offering a multi-campus experience at prestigious institutions across 5 continents.
ESSCA Online Campus
ESSCA provides students with the ESSCA Online Campus, a platform providing access to courses taught entirely in English and delivered 100% online. ESSCA Online Campus features internationally recognised degree programmes designed by a team of highly qualified and dedicated academic specialists.
Some of the programmes available include:
University exchanges
Every year, hundreds of students seize the opportunity to participate in international exchange programmes, allowing them to study abroad for a semester or an entire year without incurring additional tuition fees.
Simultaneously, ESSCA’s campuses host numerous international students, providing an opportunity for all to embrace diversity, broaden their horizons, and chart their own unique path.
Go global with ESSCA
Embarking on a study abroad experience is an unforgettable journey you will remember for the rest of your life!
International immersion is an integral part of each programme, and a requirement for successful graduation. It offers genuine cultural, personal, and professional enrichment, a hallmark of the ESSCA student experience.
Living in a foreign environment, especially during a professional internship, equips students with invaluable intercultural skills.
Moreover, student mobility is an important first step to mastery of today’s most widely spoken languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and more. This linguistic proficiency appeals to employers, particularly in the current context of globalisation.
Through this international exposure, you’ll not only develop maturity and adaptability but also emerge as an accomplished professional ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
Applying to ESSCA
Discover the Admissions Process For Your Profile
For non-native English speakers, an English proficiency score is required, we accept TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and Duolingo (IELTS 6 or equivalent). Additionally, applicants must submit a covering letter, CV, and undergo an online interview.
For French students holding the baccalaureate or in the process of obtaining it, admission
is via the international admissions system on Parcoursup.
ESSCA’s programmes are also accessible through parallel admission and international admission outside Parcoursup for applicants holding (or in the process of obtaining) a non-French baccalaureate or equivalent diploma.
For full details on admission procedures according to your level of study, the programme you wish to apply for, your country of origin, and your desired study location, visit the programmes ESSCA page .