Program Details: ESSCA Paris
Is this program for me?
For more than 20 years, GVSU and Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers (ESSCA) have partnered together to offer full immersion exchange opportunities to students in business and international relations. ESSCA is a small, private, not-for-profit, business school located in France with approximately 3,000 students. Founded in 1909, ESSCA’s mission is to educate students to work in an international environment, and offers campuses in Angers, Paris, Budapest, and Shanghai. ESSCA- Paris offers courses in the fall and spring (GV's winter) semesters, as well as a summer program. Students can take courses in English or in French. Subjects may include: marketing, management, international business and trade, economics, French, and finance. Students will take classes with both French and international degree-seeking students, as well as other exchange students from around the world.
The Paris semester exchange program is best suited for highly independent students who are seeking a full immersion experience. Currently, students are required to find their own accommodations, and will be required to navigate many administrative necessities with some limited on-site support. The ESSCA summer program offers a much greater level of support to exchange students. For students seeking a more structured experience, the summer option may be of interest. The summer program offers features that are different from the semester exchanges. Students interested in the summer option should scroll down the page to view the section on Summer Program Information.
Cultural Information
When studying abroad, it is important to learn about the culture of your host country.
For information on music, food, language, news & more, view Cultural Information
Visa Information
Students studying in France for more than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa.
Housing and Meals
ESSCA student services assist students in their search for accommodations and with their administrative formalities. Semester students, however, do remain ultimately responsible for finding their own accommodations. See the Accommodation Information for a list of accommodations available. (Note: includes information for both Angers and Paris campuses).
Quality food services offered on site by La Brioche Dorée and ESSCA’s ‘Café Etudiant’ at student prices.
ESSCA’s Sports association has signed an agreement with Boulogne-Billancourt’s ‘omnisport’ club giving students access to all of the city's sport facilities.
Courses
All courses are conducted in English.
Travel Information
Students will fly into Paris. From the airport, you can take either a bus or a taxi to where ESSCA is located.
ESSCA has detailed information on their website.