ESSCA in the rankings
ESSCA in French and international business school rankings
Each year, ESSCA and its programmes are ranked among the best business schools in France and worldwide, as recognised by prominent general or specialised higher education media.
These rankings employ a mix of quantitative and qualitative data designed to evaluate institutions and the calibre of their programme provision. While methodologies vary, they typically consider the following criteria, each given varying degrees of importance:
- Faculty expertise and teaching quality
- International dimension
- Engagement with the world of practice
- Commitment to widening participation
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
- Student and alumni satisfaction
Business school rankings published in 2023-24
54th
FINANCIAL TIMES 2023
In recognition of our exceptional teaching quality and the impact of our research, ESSCA’s Master in Management was ranked among the 100 best in the world by the Financial Times in 2023.
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4th position among French management schools
For its first appearance in the “Impact Survey”, ESSCA was marked on 4 of the United Nations goals: quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, partnership for the goals. Out of a total of nearly 2,000 institutions ranked by the THE, ESSCA is in the 4th position among French management schools.
The School achieved the excellent score of 74.4/100 for “decent work and economic growth”, placing it in 87th among the 1,149 institutions to have chosen this indicator.
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No. 1 post-baccalaureate business school in France
LE PARISIEN 2024
In this ranking, ESSCA is recognised for its vision and commitment to excellence, innovation and global relevance. ESSCA is also ranked No. 1 post-baccalaureate school for the number of countries offered.
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No. 3 Bachelor degree in France (3-year programme)
LE PARISIEN 2024
This position confirms the quality of ESSCA’s Bachelor in International Management.
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No. 2 post-baccalaureate business school in France
CHALLENGES 2024
ESSCA is one of the top post-baccalaureate business schools in France, excelling in both its Master in Management and Bachelor in International Management programmes.
This ranking takes into account various criteria, including accreditations, programme attractiveness, the academic achievement of applicants entering the programme in 2022, annual budget and student support.
ESSCA’s programmes stand out for their appealing curriculum, the opportunities offered to students for immersion in the business world, and competitive salaries for graduates.
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No. 2 post-baccalaureate business school in France
LE FIGARO 2024
To compile its rankings of the top French business schools, Le Figaro Étudiant evaluated institutions offering a Grande École programme granting a recognised Master’s degree. The schools were then categorised as post-baccalaureate or post-prep according to their main recruitment method. Le Figaro takes into account various indicators, including research quality, faculty numbers, international impact, and graduate employability.
ESSCA’s Master in Management programme earned an impressive overall score of 17/20, securing 2nd position for the School. The programme’s standout features included its academic excellence, global reach, and strong employment prospects.
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6th
HAPPY@SCHOOL 2023
This ranking, based on feedback from business school students, evaluates the quality of the student experience and identifies the institutions offering the best learning environments.
With an overall score of 4.19/5, ESSCA’s business school reputation speaks for itself, reflected in the following key metrics:
- Confidence in the future: 87
- Industry partnerships: 85
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