ESSEC Business School, which is based in Cergy near Paris, is among the most prestigious and selective grandes écoles in France. It focuses on the creation and dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge, a blend of academic learning and practical experience, and multicultural openness and dialog. It is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. The information systems research group at ESSEC is frequently ranked among the leading research groups in Europe, which shows the high academic quality of the institution.
This is an Erasmus+ agreement.
Relevance to GBI students
With its focus on business disciplines and culture, ESSEC offers a variety of courses equivalent to the mandatory 5th semester courses on GBI. Moreover, courses on contemporary business IT phenomena such as artificial intelligence and blockchain present excellent choices for electives.
About Paris
The ESSEC campus is located in Cergy, which is connected to Paris through S train connections. Being the the cultural, political, and economic center of France, Paris is among the world’s most vibrant cities. Paris also offers high-speed train connections to Southern, Northern, and Western France and to Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Milan, and London, making it an ideal basis for exploring Western and Southern Europe during your abroad stay.
About exchange at ESSEC
Course information
Practical facts
Number of places in autumn
3
Number of places in spring
Any remaining from autumn semester
Minimum GPA Score
Not relevant
Language requirement:
IELTS (min. 6.0), TOEFL (min. 80 iBT), or B2 Level certificate
ECTS-points or semesters required before nomination for BSc students
Not relevant
Visa information
EU students do not need to apply for a visa. Non-EU students have to check with the French Embassy in their home country.