ESSCA School of Management

ESSCA School of Management

Since 1909, ESSCA School of Management is a recognised French and European institution. A pioneer in pedagogical innovation and social and economic inclusion, it is committed to continuous development, integrating the demands and challenges of the contemporary world, with the ambition to train responsible leaders and entrepreneurs to support organisations in their transformations. 

ESSCA School of Management Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 3 Courses
  • 7,800 Students
  • Private Institution Type

Top reasons to study here

  • Triple accreditation, ensuring global academic recognition and a degree valued worldwide. Top 100 Masters in Management worldwide by the Financial Times.
  • Its multicultural campuses and international programs offer a truly global student experience.
  • Strong corporate ties and internship opportunities help launch a successful international career.

History

With 116 years of history, ESSCA School of Management is a recognised French and European institution known for its innovation and commitment to social and economic inclusion. Its multi-campus model strengthens regional appeal and promotes French expertise in higher education. It supports 7,800 students, with 500+ faculty and staff across campuses in France, China, Spain, Hungary, and Luxembourg.

Education

ESSCA offers a Bachelor in International Management (state-recognised and awarded the grade of licence), a Grande École Programme (state-recognised and awarded the grade of master), Masters of Science (awarded the grade of Master). The School also provides a range of programmes specifically designed for executives, managers, and operational teams, including degree programmes (such as an Executive Master in Global Management…) and inter-company training courses. Finally, ESSCA develops online programmes through its ESSCA Online Campus.

Student clubs

Being part of a student society at ESSCA is more than just an extracurricular activity.It is a real-life laboratory where students can put the knowledge and skills acquirde at the School into practice. 

This hands-on experience can be invaluable in preparing students for their future career. ESSCA’s Student Union monitors and finances all active clubs and societies on campus. The Student Union represents the following societies:

  • The Student Office (BDE)
  • The Student Sports Council or, BDS with various Sports Clubs and Teams
  • The Student Arts Council, or BDA with various Arts Clubs
  • The Social and Environmental Society (ASE) with Social and Environmental Clubs

Accreditation

Thanks to its triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), which brings together less than 1% of the world’s top business schools, ESSCA is an internationally renowned institution. It is ranked among the top 100 Masters in Management worldwide by the Financial Times and 53rd globally for customised executive education programmes. In terms of impact and research, ESSCA appears in the Times Higher Education and ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) listings.

ESSCA School of Management Overview

ESSCA School of Management Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Hungary Country
Budapest City
#2 Branch Campus
France Country
Paris City
#3 Branch Campus
France Country
Aix-en-Provence City
#4 Branch Campus
France Country
Angers City
#5 Branch Campus
France Country
Bordeaux City
#6 Branch Campus
Luxembourg Country
Luxembourg City
#7 Branch Campus
France Country
Lyon City
#8 Branch Campus
Spain Country
Málaga City
#9 Branch Campus
China Country
Shanghai City
#10 Branch Campus
France Country
Strasbourg City
#11 Branch Campus
France Country
Boulogne-Billancourt City

ESSCA School of Management Student Reviews & Awards

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Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

Posted by Amal
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Essca

ESSCA holds the three most prestigious international accreditations reserved for the best business schools: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This reflects our excellence in key areas such as teaching, programs, international openness, research and corporate relations. This recognition confirms the model of our Grande École program, built on the demand for quality, a passion for innovation and a commitment to our values of humanism, responsibility, honesty and solidarity. The program is deployed at 6 sites in France and 2 abroad, with a clearly stated ambition: to train and support the talent that companies need, and to lead graduates towards lasting professional success. By joining ESSCA, you will be at the center of our attention. We will give you all the means to become the players of tomorrow's world, competent, open-minded, aware of societal and environmental issues, creative, enterprising and always enthusiastic!

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Sep 2022 - Jun 2027
Posted on Apr 2025
3/5

BIM program review

The school's organization and the program schedule is very bad even though their title is School of Management. School environment is super and fully French, not international like their advertisement. If you are an international student with student visa to live in France, the international office is not helping much with your residence permit application in France. Not highly recommend school to be honest.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Sep 2022 - Sep 2025
Posted on Apr 2025
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