QS World Ranking
#501
Acceptance Rate
15%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$17,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#10
Paris
Application Deadline
April 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
900
students
International Students
60%
US Students
5%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of France's top Grandes Écoles, world-renowned for luxury brand management and hospitality programs.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
One of France's top Grandes Écoles. Near Paris. Strong luxury management and hospitality programs.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to ESSEC Business School
Acceptance Rate
15%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
April 1
Instruction Language
English/French
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$17,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly to ESSEC by March
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ or IB 36+
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 95+ (English or French track available)
- Personal statement and motivation letter
- Extracurricular activities and leadership experience valued
- Two mandatory international semesters built into 4-year program
Class Size
Academic Calendar
4-year BIM program with two international semesters.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/French
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$17,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- April 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 15%
- QS Best Student City (Paris)
- #10 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓ESSEC Scholarship
- ✓Foundation Scholarship
Cost of Living — Cergy, France
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,710
vs. avg US college student
10% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Cergy is significantly cheaper than Paris despite being 30 min away by RER A. On-campus housing available. Singapore semester included in program budget for exchange.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at ESSEC Business School as a US Student
ESSEC Business School is located in Cergy, France and is ranked #501in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Management, Finance, Hospitality, Luxury Brand Management. Instruction is offered in English/French. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$17,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 15%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of April 1. Scholarships available include the ESSEC Scholarship.