ESSEC Business School is a leading French grande école founded in 1907, ranked among Europe's top business schools. It is best known for its flagship Grande École Programme and strong ties to luxury, hospitality, and finance industries. Students graduate with a dual French-international identity that opens doors across Europe and globally.
Cergy, France
Top 15
Global Top 10
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Globally Recognised Leader
90%+ employed within 6 months
Grande École Programme (Master in Management)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 650+
MSc in Luxury Brand Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc in Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, GMAT: 620+
Global MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 600+
MSc in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA — among fewer than 1% of schools worldwide.
No. 1 school globally for Luxury Brand Management — home to the LVMH Chair.
Campuses in Cergy, Paris La Défense, Singapore, and Rabat — built for international careers.
Mandatory gap year with professional experience baked into the Grande École Programme.
Graduates are recruited by LVMH, L'Oréal, BNP Paribas, McKinsey, and Goldman Sachs.
Over 90% of MSc and MBA graduates secure employment within six months of completing their degree.
Strong pathways into luxury goods, investment banking, consulting, and tech across Europe and Asia.
Alumni network of 55,000+ professionals spans 145 countries, actively supporting job placements.
Undergrad
Rolling — typically closes April
Postgrad
Rolling — typically closes June
Undergrad
Not Available
Postgrad
Rolling — select programmes only
The main campus sits in Cergy, 30 minutes from central Paris by RER A train. It is a self-contained campus with student housing, sports facilities, and dedicated study spaces.
Paris gives students access to global headquarters, internship markets, and a major cultural scene. Student life benefits from France's affordable public transport and subsidised student services.
Valid university offer letter
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Proof of funds: ~€615/month
Health insurance or CPAM enrolment
Proof of accommodation in France
OFII registration on arrival in France
