Exchange: ESSEC Business School

Created in 1907, ESSEC Business School is an academic institution of excellence which is a world-school with French roots and global impact, blending excellence with distinctiveness, as reflected in the new strategy:

Enlighten. Lead. Change.

ESSEC Global BBA: Ranked #1 four-year BBA program in France by Le Point, and ranked #2 by L’Étudiant & Challenges. The Global BBA Program combines theoretical training with practical business experience and international awareness (“learning by doing”).

Hear about the experiences of other exchange students through this video

Credit Equivalency:  60 ECTS = 5.0 UofT FCE

Available Courses: Available for exchange students: Here

Housing: Check more information here.

*This destination is open to undergraduate Rotman Commerce students only. 

Location

Country(ies): France
City: Cergy
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (March-June), Full Year (Sep-June)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year: January 14, 2026
Winter: April 9, 2026

Details

Language of Study: English, French
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: €115 Enrollment Fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Rotman Commerce
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 Minimum B2 level in French language to take business classes in French