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ESCP Business School vs ESSEC Business School

The ESCP Business School and ESSEC Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

ESCP Business School versus ESSEC Business School Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric ESCP Business School ESSEC Business School
FT ranking 2025 #7 #10
QS ranking 2025 #6 #3
Tuition €48,600 (EU) – €56,000 (non-EU) €38,500 (Intensive 1yr) – €79,000 (Flexible 2yr Singapore)
Median salary $113k $119k
Employment rate 100% 99%
GMAT range 620–720 620–710
Duration 24 months 12–36 months (flexible track)
Class size 1300 800
Average age 22 23
International 98% 35%
Female 50% 50%
Location Paris · Berlin · London · Madrid · Turin · Warsaw, France Cergy, France

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, ESCP Business School (#7) sits ahead of ESSEC Business School (#10).
  • On graduate salary, ESSEC Business School leads at $119k.
  • On tuition, ESSEC Business School is the more affordable option at €38,500 (Intensive 1yr) – €79,000 (Flexible 2yr Singapore).

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

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Frequently asked

Is ESCP Business School or ESSEC Business School ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, ESCP Business School places #7 and ESSEC Business School #10, so ESCP Business School ranks higher. A few places on one table rarely settle the decision, though — programme fit, location and cost usually matter more than the gap.
Which is more affordable, ESCP Business School or ESSEC Business School?
Tuition is €48,600 (EU) – €56,000 (non-EU) at ESCP Business School and €38,500 (Intensive 1yr) – €79,000 (Flexible 2yr Singapore) at ESSEC Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Paris · Berlin · London · Madrid · Turin · Warsaw versus Cergy, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, ESCP Business School or ESSEC Business School?
ESSEC Business School reports the higher graduate salary ($119k) against $113k at ESCP Business School. Treat headline salary figures as indicative: they reflect each cohort's industry mix and how the school surveys alumni as much as raw earning power.
Do you need the GMAT for ESCP Business School or ESSEC Business School?
ESCP Business School generally looks for around 620–720; ESSEC Business School generally looks for around 620–710. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose ESCP Business School or ESSEC Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Paris · Berlin · London · Madrid · Turin · Warsaw, France versus Cergy, France), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.