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ESSCA School of Management
Established in
1909Famous For
International Business and Management
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Founded in 1909, ESSCA School of Management is one of France’s leading business schools and holds triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
The school has grown into a multi‑campus institution with French sites in Angers, Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Aix‑en‑Provence, and Strasbourg, alongside international campuses in Budapest and Shanghai. ESSCA welcomes more than 8,000 students from over 70 nationalities and is known for its strong international orientation and emphasis on responsible management.
ESSCA offers a wide range of programmes, including the Master in Management (Grande École), Bachelor in International Management, and specialised MSc degrees in marketing, finance, digital transformation, and sustainability. The school integrates academic excellence with practical experience through internships, consulting projects, and corporate partnerships. Its long‑standing reputation, global network, and focus on innovation make it a popular choice for international students seeking a high‑quality business education in France.
Services
ESSCA provides extensive support through its International Relations Office, which assists with visas, administrative procedures, and integration into French academic life. Each campus organises orientation days to introduce students to academic expectations, local services, and cultural adaptation.
The school offers French language courses, academic advising, and personalised career coaching through the ESSCA Career Centre. Students can participate in numerous clubs and associations, including entrepreneurship groups, cultural societies, and sports teams. Exchange opportunities and double‑degree pathways are available through ESSCA’s network of more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Rankings
ESSCA is triple‑accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools globally. Its Master's in Management programme is consistently ranked among the Top 100 worldwide by the Financial Times and QS.
Nationally, ESSCA is recognised as one of France’s top post‑bac business schools, particularly for internationalisation, academic quality, and graduate employability.
Accommodation
Accommodation options vary across ESSCA’s French campuses. In Angers, students can access CROUS residences, private student halls, and shared apartments, with typical monthly costs between €350 and €550.
In Paris, housing is more expensive, with private residences and shared apartments typically costing €750 to €1,200 per month. ESSCA’s housing support service assists students with residence searches, rental procedures, and settling‑in guidance across all French campuses.
Location
ESSCA’s French campuses offer diverse environments across major academic and economic regions.
- Angers, the historic flagship campus, is a student‑friendly city known for its green spaces, medieval architecture, and affordable living. It offers quick rail connections to Paris and Nantes.
- Paris places students in the 15th arrondissement, close to business districts, cultural landmarks, and major transport hubs, including Montparnasse station and Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Lyon is a major economic centre with a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, while Bordeaux offers a dynamic lifestyle near the Atlantic coast. Aix‑en‑Provence provides a Mediterranean setting with easy access to Marseille, and Strasbourg offers a European political hub with excellent cross‑border connections to Germany.
Each campus is well connected by public transport, giving students access to local amenities, cultural attractions, and internship opportunities across France.
Courses offered at ESSCA School of Management
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