ESSCA School of Management
speciality: Management

An environment full of different, super pleasant inputs, all of them were super useful for my stay there. The teachers were super approachable and friendly, the interactions were impeccable; it was a place that made you want to go.

I’m currently a student at ESSCA on the Angers campus, and I’d recommend this school. The clear strength is employability: the professional network is genuinely well developed, and the support for students with their own projects (entrepreneurship, student initiatives) is solid and responsive. Internships and ties with companies are definitely an asset of the program.
On the downside, tuition fees are rising faster than at other comparable schools, which affects the overall value for money. There’s also been a noticeable loss of momentum in student associative life over the past few years. Another point: the master’s program stays fairly generalist at the start, which affects preparation for internship search, particularly in finance or consulting, where a more technical profile is expected as early as the gap year internship search. It’s also a shame that PGE students don’t receive a diploma or certificate at the end of the bachelor cycle, which could have added value to this first part of the program.
Overall, ESSCA (with Ieseg) remain the two genuinely solid choices for post-bac PGE programs, and ESSCA holds its own thanks to its network and support for entrepreneurship among others.

My opinion of ESSCA is very positive. ESSCA is a great school with good teachers and plenty of support.
If you don’t want to do a “prépa” before business school, ESSCA is a great choice.
We learn a lot about business and have the opportunity to meet important and interesting people.

ESSCA has a good diploma but lessons in masters are pretty poor with too few interesting classes and way too expensive for what it is. Good association life tho with ESSCA Junior Conseil that brings real professional experience.

Good knowledge transfer in all company topics
Ability to specialize in Finance, Marketing or Sales
Ability to gain practical experience with goo access to internships
Good atmosphere – you will make friends for life

ESSCA is a reputable business school that provides high-quality education. It offers a wide range of academic pathways, allowing students to tailors their studies to their interests. The school also organizes numerous activities, creating a vibrant and enriching campus life.

ESSCA is a great school for student that are looking for a intimate school where it’s easy to interact with the administration, creating opportunities at all levels.
It’s a school that’s looking to expand, so there’s a lot in store, but the overall atmosphere is a plus.

Good university. The registration process was quite pleasant thanks to the international student officer who was very attentive.

However, the system is quite fast for foreign students.

When I first arrived at ESSCA in September 2025, my first impression was that it is outstanding. I’m studying in the Bordeaux campus and even though it is smaller than others we still managed to make it through. Of course, life is different that in other campuses, as there might be more friendly activities, but there is still the common nightlife every student aspires to.
As for the academic part, lots of professors are professionals with experience, which helps understanding the concepts in a better way.
In the first year, you have the possibility to apply for 100% English courses if you get the required qualifications at the entrance exam. However every course will be in English as of the third year so don’t worry if you’re not ready yet !
I have chosen the English Track for my first year and did not regret it. Some students had difficulties at first, and even wanted to go back to French classes but the director reassured them and encouraged them to continue. And guess what? It went well and they stayed.
I was elected class representative, also an ambassador so I had the chance to get to know the academic staff and see how amazing they are.
Moreover, in March, there is the Battles Inter Campus; Which is a sport tournament between students of each french campus (Paris, Lyon, Angers, Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence, Strasbourg). I participated as a basketball player and the atmosphere was incredible. I recommend every student to go there if they get the opportunity.
My recommendation for the best experience at ESSCA, is to get involve in the student life as soon as possible, to appreciate your studies the most.

The organizing team was incredibly helpful, supporting us every step of the way, and the classes were top-notch. I still use what I learned to this day. Campus life was very enjoyable; there are many activities, and the infrastructure makes learning pleasant. In my case, I was the only student who spoke Spanish in my class, but everyone was really supportive and patient when I couldn’t understand something or when I was trying to communicate. They made me feel more comfortable speaking in another language.