Preparing for the new academic year
Whether you were selected for admission to the Bachelor, Master in Management or MSc programmes at ESSCA, congratulations and welcome to our community!
Joining a Grande École Management School like ESSCA is an exciting journey!
We take great pride in providing a warm welcome and facilitating a smooth integration process for all our students.
ESSCA benefits from a strong presence with 6 campuses across France (Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Strasbourg) and international campuses in Budapest, Luxembourg, Malaga and Shanghai). No matter where you study, you’ll be part of the unified ESSCA community.
Our campuses are designed on a human scale, fostering a close-knit and supportive environment. This allows you to quickly acclimate and feel at home as you embark on this exciting academic journey.
Start Dates
Master in Management programme
Year 1
- Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 August 2024: Mathematics refresher course (only for students who have not taken Mathematics, or a Maths option in the final year of secondary school)
- Monday 26 August to Saturday 31 August 2024 (inclusive): beginning of the new term and Welcome Week
- Monday 2 September 2024: start of regular classes
Year 2
Tuesday 3 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of regular classes for all students
Year 3
- Tuesday 3 September 2024: beginning of the new term and Welcome Day for incoming parallel admissions and international exchange students
- Wednesday 4 September 2024: start of regular classes for all students
Year 4
Regular programme admissions
Audit-Expertise Track:
- Tuesday 20 August 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Other admissions:
- Monday 3 September 2024: start of classes for the Shanghai campus only
- Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 September 2024: beginning of the new term and Welcome Day events
- Thursday 29 to Friday 30 August 2024: Welcome Day events for exchange students only
- Monday 30 September 2024: start of classes
Work-study admissions:
- Monday 23 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Year 5
Regular programme admissions
Audit-Expertise Track:
- Monday 26 August 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Other admissions
- Thursday 29 to Friday 30 August 2024: Welcome Day events for exchange students only
- Monday 2 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Work-study tracks
Double Degree Programmes: IRH (Human Resources Planning) and ISMES (Social Innovation and Management of the Social Economy).
- Monday 2 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Other admissions
- Monday 9 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Bachelor in International Management
Year 1
- Monday 26 August to Saturday 31 August 2024 (inclusive): beginning of the new term and Welcome Week
- Monday 2 September 2024: beginning of the new term
- Tuesday 3 September 2024: start of classes
Year 2
- Tuesday 10 September 2024: beginning of the new term and Welcome Day for parallel admission students
- Wednesday 11 September 2024: start of classes for all students
Year 3
Work-study tracks
- Monday 16 September 2024: beginning of the new term and start of classes
Masters of Science
- Friday 30 August 2024: beginning of the new term and Welcome Day for all Masters of Science students
- Monday 2 September 2024: start of classes
Additional information
ESSCA Accessibility Scheme
At ESSCA, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. As part of this commitment, we have a disability advisor on each ESSCA campus. Trained in psychology and the support of students with disabilities, these advisors are available to discuss and implement appropriate support methods.
To contact an advisor, please email: referenthandicap@essca.eu
Engagement Pathway: programme adjustments
We understand that our students may have commitments outside of their studies. Whether you’re an elite athlete, entrepreneur, reservist, or family carer, we offer tailor-made solutions to help you balance your activity with the requirements of the programme. These adjustments ensure that you can fully engage with your studies while also managing your other responsibilities.