ESSEC Business School Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences

• Language of instruction ESSEC Business School: English, French;
• Location: Saint Pontoise, France;
• Established: in 1907;
• Total number of students: 5200 people, of which 1300 are foreign students;
• Studying programs: Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, Global MBA.

ESSEC Business School The Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences is one of the top, most prestigious world educational institutions for professionals and managers: the teachers develop the individuality of each, the core values ​​of the profession, openness to innovations and new trends, form a sense of responsibility and the desire for constant development and self-improvement. Here, effective and productive, diverse educational programs have been developed - master's and bachelor's degrees in selected areas, MBA.

Graduates of the school easily arrange a successful career in the fields of logistics, audit, consulting, become popular marketers and strategic managers, and work productively in the field of HR. The recognized strengths of the school are:

• The education of corporate responsibility; 
• The spirit of entrepreneurship and sensitivity to innovation;
•  Working in international business.

All applicants must have a high level of English or French.

ESSEC Business School offers programs not only in full-time format but also online, allowing students to receive competitive professional training and a valuable degree without attending lectures on campus. Studying remotely, students get all the necessary resources, comprehensive support, and attention from instructors.

The business school includes several research centers, the main one being CER'ESSEC. More than 160 qualified staff work here, supporting students and faculty in carrying out large-scale projects and implementing entrepreneurial ideas. Over the past five years, the center has supported such projects as:

• 464 articles in academic journals, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Marketing, and others,
• 133 chapters in academic books, 20 editions,
• 38 books,
• More than 80 conferences on the business school's campuses.

Main areas of research:

• Social, sustainable innovation,
• Law, economics,
• Coordination, crisis management,
• Economic, financial, and actuarial sciences,
• Energy and commodity financing,
• Geopolitics, defense, leadership.

• Cost of living (utilities, insurance for living expenses, other expenses): € 7,000 - € 11,000 (average € 8,000) per year.
• Meals: € 3,500 - € 5,000 ( an average of € 4,000) per year.

Subject list: business, Business and management, finance, Hospitality Management, International Business, MBA, Product and brand promotion
Activity list: billiards, gym, tennis

More than 100 student communities, built around various interests, unite students from all campuses of the business school. Since the academic campus in Cergy is considered the main one and trains approximately 6,000 students annually, most thematic communities are based there. Some of the most popular include:

• Animal protection,
• Charity (in partnership with local organizations),
• Audiovisual production,
• Theater group,
• Photography,
• Culinary arts,
• Karaoke in French,
• Christian community,
• German culture,
• Student media,
• Symphony orchestra,
• Games: board games, role-playing games, video games,
• Economics,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence.

The list of thematic communities also includes sports sections at amateur and more professional levels. Depending on the chosen direction, students participate either in intra-university or in regional and national competitions. Sports offered include:

• Multi-sport: physical, technical, and social skills developed through gym training and hiking,
• Basketball,
• Equestrian sports,
• Cheerleading,
• Dance,
• Football,
• Golf,
• Swimming,
• Rugby,
• Tennis,
• Sailing,
• Volleyball,
• Running,
• Alpine skiing,
• Diving.

Every year, traditional entertainment, academic, and cultural events are organized on the campuses, some of which are organized by students. Many events involve creative groups and student media, allowing students to gain practical skills in extracurricular areas of interest. Regular events include:

• Les Mardis de l'ESSEC debates, held since 1961: they have featured leading figures in politics, business, and administration, such as Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, François Mitterrand, Édouard Philippe, and Pierre-André de Chalendar,
• ESSEC EY multi-sport competition — two days of outdoor competitions including mountain biking, running, and orienteering. Students participate in groups of two,
• Night run — in February, students compete in an 8 km and 15 km race held in a festive nighttime atmosphere,
• Theater festival Les Pièces Montées — over the course of a week in June, theatrical performances by 5–6 creative groups from the business school are staged at a Parisian theater, competing against representatives from other institutions. At the end of the week, the jury awards prizes for best male and female lead roles, supporting roles, best direction, best play, and the jury prize.
• Electronic music festival La Nuit de l'ESSEC — held every year in a different season and brings together more than 5,000 students who love contemporary electronic music,
• Trophée des Rois rowing competition — athletes from the institution who are members of the dedicated sports club participate in competitions in Versailles, held every year in May–June.

The School of ESSEC Business School is known for its high requirements for applicants - the institution is selective and takes only the best of the best for studying. We have established permanent partnerships with the best and most prestigious universities around the world - we will give just a few examples:

• Seoul National University
• Northwestern University
• College Dartmouth
• Cornell University
• Berkeley
• University of California.

The school maintains a high ranking: 7th in the list of international MBA (according to the Wall Street Journal); 2nd place in the list of the Global Master in Finance (Financial Times, 2012); 2nd place in the National raking (Le Nouvel Economiste, 2010).

In the capital French region, ESSEC Business School has two campuses, one of which is the main one, comprising academic departments and a wide range of educational, residential, and auxiliary facilities. It is located in Cergy, 35 minutes from Paris and 25 minutes from the airport, just steps from the railway station and other public transport stops. The infrastructure of the main campus covers 68 000 sq. meters, which include:

• The main academic building with dozens of lecture halls, specialized laboratories and studios, and recreation areas,
• The Leadership Center — a building of 3,000 sq. meters with a number of lecture and conference halls and specialized studios,
• The Sports and Recreation Center — a building of 2,700 sq. meters featuring a multipurpose sports hall, a climbing wall, two fitness rooms, dance and martial arts studios, and a rooftop tennis court,
• The Research Center — a dedicated building with conference halls and specialized laboratories,
• A large amphitheater, designed to host the majority of annual events, concerts, and guest speaker presentations,
• K-lab — a large computer laboratory with printing equipment and PCs with software for implementing creative and technical ideas.

The second campus, located in the center of Paris, specializes in professional development programs. On its grounds, adjacent to the city's cultural and entertainment venues, the following are available:

• 55 classrooms and spaces for group and individual work,
• Four recreation areas, including cafeterias and outdoor spaces.

The business school also has two international academic campuses: in Africa (Morocco) and in Singapore.

The academic year is divided into terms, all of them 4:

• September-December;
•  January-March;
•  April-June;
•  July-August.

There are additional costs:

• registration fee - (€ 75 - € 200, depending on the program);
• textbooks and other teaching materials - € 300 - € 600 ;
• additional features (printer, stationery, etc.) - € 500 - € 1,000;
• medical insurance for the year - € 200 - € 700;
• deposit - € 2,000 - € 5,000 (depending on the program);
• local transportation - € 500 - € 1,500 ;
• phone - € 750;
• other expenses (recreation, entertainment, etc.) - from € 1,500;
• registration of entry documents;
• travel for exchange and for job search (optional) - about € 2,000;
• air travel - about € 800;
• trip to France for 5 weeks - from € 1,650 per month (accommodation, meals, transportation, entertainment, registration of documents).

Applicants fill out an online form and submit the required documents, pay the enrollment fees. The admissions committee provides all the necessary information about enrollment and conducts an interview, after which it sends official invitations to begin studies.

Admission to ESSEC Business School, like other Grandes Écoles, is competitive: applicants must not only meet the basic requirements of their chosen program, but also demonstrate motivation and have exceptional academic preparation for successful enrollment.

The ESSEC alumni network, founded in 1923, today includes more than 71 000 successful professionals with established careers in more than 85 countries across five continents.

Foreign applicants wishing to enroll in higher education programs at ESSEC Business School must meet the general requirements:

• Personal documents: international passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Academic documents: complete secondary education certificate, grades for the last three years of study and certificates of preparatory courses if applicable / bachelor's degree and grade transcripts — depending on the chosen degree, an academic certificate from the previous level of education is required,
• English language test results: TOEFL (from 90), Cambridge (from B2/175) or equivalent OR
• French language test results confirming a level of at least B2,
• Two letters of recommendation from previous places of study.

Some degrees and specializations will require professional experience.

The ESSEC Foundation, established by its alumni, provides financial support to current students and faculty. Some forms of funding for education and research:

• Social grants to support equal opportunities — assistance for students in difficult financial situations,
• Support for academic excellence and international influence — research funding,
• Support for future entrepreneurs — grants for outstanding ideas in the field of entrepreneurship.

Students have access to sibling discounts, external scholarships from partner organizations, and federal and state programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision