Admission

ADMISSION

Do I have the profile that fits?

  • Do you hold a degree in engineering, science, mathematics, statistics, business or economics from a top university/school?

  • Are you open-minded, problem solver and exhibit leadership potential?

  • Are you looking to immerse in subjects such as big data, AI, machine learning, coding languages?

  • Are you looking to combine technical and managerial skills to become an expert and a leader?

Have you obtained or are currently pursuing:

A 3-year Bachelor Degree or a Licence 3

You will complete the

program in 2 years (M1+M2)

A 4-year Bachelor Degree or a Master Degree

You will complete the

program in 1 year (M2)
If the commission board finds that your background is strong but not complete enough in some required aspects, we may ask you to complete the program in 2 years (M1+M2) instead in order to build up your strengths and ensure your success.

The application deadlines

For 2025 Intake

Online application deadline
Submit by 12 noon, Paris time

Admission results
No later than

Round 1

October 15, 2024

November 21, 2024

Round 2

January 7, 2025

February 14, 2025

Round 3

March 3, 2025

April 8, 2025

Round 4

April 2, 2025

June 11, 2025

 

STEP 1 : Anticipate, prepare and take the tests

You will need to provide:

  • 1 Management test score - mandatory
  • 1 English test score - mandatory. The English test is not required if the applicant has spent at least 3 years in a higher education program completely taught in English. In that case, please provide us an official certificate with the mention that the medium of instruction is English.

TEST

VALIDITY*

 

Management Test

GMAT Exam, GMAT, GMAT Online, or GMAT Focus Edition

5 years

Select "ESSEC Business School-Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics"

GRE or gre Test at Home (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing)

5 years

Institution Code: 0839

Tage-Mage

2 years

 

English Test

TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Ibt Special at Home Edition

 

  The English tests must not be older than 2 years at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in)

Minimum score 95
Institution Code: 0520

IELTS Academic

Minimum score 6.5

Cambridge B2 First Minimum

Minimum score 175

TOEIC Listening and Reading

Minimum score 850

*The tests must be valid at the time of closing of the application session.

It can take several months to prepare and register for an exam slot for these tests. Keep this in mind before starting your application as without these test scores uploaded in your application file, it will be incomplete.

Click here to take the GMAT Quiz and get an estimate of your score.

Please note that you cannot apply with a GMAT Quiz score. 

 

STEP 2 : Start your online application

Create your account and you will receive an e-mail with your login and pin number.

These are required each time you sign in, so keep them safe!

You can fill in the application form at your own pace and come back to it at any point.

The application form is to be filled in online :

APPLY HERE for the Master 1

APPLY HERE for the Master 2

You can fill in the online application at your own pace and come back to it at any point.

You can only apply once per program each academic year. Once validated, your campus choice is final.

Once submitted, your campus and track choices are final.
 

STEP 3 : Upload your supporting documents

A complete application file includes the following items. Incomplete application will not be processed. 

All documents must be provided in English or French (except the CV, which must be provided in English only). Official translations must be provided for documents in other languages by a certified translator.

Items

Description

Curriculum Vitae

1 page maximum - in English 

Degree(s) obtained

Authenticated copies of accredited degrees since high school (school leaving). 

While applying, if you do not have your final diploma that makes you eligible for the program, you can apply with an Enrolment Certificate, with an expected graduation date.  

Important: By mid-December of your starting year at ESSEC, you will have to provide a copy of your diploma (or a certificate of completion).  

Transcripts/Grade Sheets

Upload Authenticated copies of official transcripts, in chronological order, for all academic terms attended since high school, including exchange programs, repeated years, preparatory classes, grading system details and double degree (simple copies and screenshots are not accepted). If your studies have been interrupted, please add a letter with the academic year concerned and explain the reasons (gap year, illness, change of direction, travel, employment, leave, internship, etc.).

2 x References

One academic and one professional reference is highly recommended.

It is the applicant's responsibility to enter details of both the referees as soon as possible to allow them to send the online recommendation on time. Once you enter their details and save, a link is sent to them immediately to fill out the recommendation online.

1 Management Test

Copy of official score (test taker version)

1 English Test

1 Certificate for Athletes (if applicable)

A certificate for High Level Athlete (HLA) or Certificate of Aptitude for Sports Practice is required. The certificate must be valid at the time of application.

1 Identity Card

Passport

or National Identity Card (only for EU citizens)

1 Photograph

A recent ID photo

Application Fee

€100 non-refundable and payable online only (Exemption : Boursiers du CROUS)

 

STEP 4 : Submit your application

Once you have completed your online application and have attached all the supporting documents, the final step is to submit your online application. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot make changes to your application. 

Please keep in mind that there are several rounds of admissions. The deadlines to submit your application are listed in the table above.

STEP 5: Your application file is ready for review

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the admission committee. Each part of your application is taken into account, hence the need to complete it conscientiously. Kindly note that if a clarification is needed, an interview may be scheduled.

STEP 6: Get your results

Your application will be assessed by the Academic Directors and an admissions committee. You will be notified about the results by email (refer to the above mentioned calendar).

If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by the Admissions Office to inform you how to confirm your place in the program.

If you applied for one-year program, please note that if the commission board finds that your experience or background is strong but not complete enough in some required aspects, you may be asked to join the two-year program instead in order to build up your strength and ensure your success.

Please note that once your admission is confirmed, you will not be able to change tracks anymore.

STEP 7: Secure your seat

Following your admission, make sure to secure your seat in the program by paying the non-refundable deposit within 2 weeks.

This amount will be deducted from your tuition fee.

Welcome to ESSEC & Centrale Supélec!

Financing

Application Fee

Application fee: €100
non-refundable and payable online only (exemption : Boursiers du CROUS).

Program Cost

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN 1 YEAR (M2)

Valid for 2025 Intake

  

Citizens of EU and African countries

Citizens of NON-EU and NON-African countries

Total Tuition

€ 28,10

€ 31,20

Deposit
The non-refundable deposit is payable within two weeks from the day of admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee

€ 5,000

€ 5,000

Remaining
The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of the academic year

€ 23,100

€ 26,200

Service Fee
The service fee is payable once in addition to the total tuition fee before joining ESSEC (irrespective of the duration of the program)

€ 3,150

€ 3,250

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN 2 YEARS (M1+M2)

Valid for 2025 Intake 

 

Master 1 (M1)

Master 2 (M2)

 

Citizens of EU and African countries

Citizens of NON-EU and NON-African countries

Citizens of EU and African countries

Citizens of NON-EU and NON-African countries

Total Tuition

€ 14,40

 €14,400

€ 28,10

€ 31,20

Deposit
The non-refundable deposit is payable within two weeks from the day of admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee

€ 5,000

€ 5,000

€ 5,000

€ 5,000

Remaining Tuition Fee
The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of each academic year

€ 9,400

 €9,400

€ 23,100

€ 26,200

Service Fee
The service fee is payable once in addition to the total tuition fee before joining ESSEC (irrespective of the duration of the program)

€ 3,260

€ 3,460

 

 

Living Expenses

Apart from the total tuition, students should budget an additional amount for living expenses (housing, transportation, food, etc.) from €1,300 to €2,000 per month depending on their lifestyle and preferences.