The documents listed below are mandatory to apply to the Master programmes. Incomplete application files will not be reviewed by the admission committee and will be moved to the next application round.


  • Please mind that all documents must be provided in English or in French. 
  • Official or authenticated translations will have to be provided for documents that were not initially edited in French or in English.
  • All documents must be authentic. Screenshots will not be accepted.


PROGRAMMEMaster in FINANCE (MIF)Master in DATA SCIENCES & BUSINESS ANALYTICS (DSBA)
ESSEC & CentraleSupélec
Master in STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (SMIB)
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
TEST SCORE*

Validity:
 the tests must not be older than the years mentioned above at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in).

- IELTS Academic ≥ 6.5

- TOEFL iBT® (Home Edition included) ≥ 95

- Cambridge minimum B2 First ≥ 175

- TOEIC Listening & Reading ≥ 850


2-year validity


- English Test Exemption

- IELTS Academic ≥ 6.5

- TOEFL iBT® (Home Edition included) ≥ 95

- Cambridge minimum B2 First ≥ 175

- TOEIC Listening & Reading ≥ 850


2-year validity


- English Test Exemption

- IELTS Academic ≥ 6.5

- TOEFL iBT® (Home Edition included) ≥ 95

- Cambridge minimum B2 First ≥ 175

- TOEIC Listening & Reading ≥ 850


2-year validity


- English Test Exemption





MANAGEMENT
TEST SCORE*

Validity:
 the tests must not be older than the years mentioned above at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in).
No minimum score requirement:

- GMAT™ 
(Online test included):
5-year validity
- GRE® (Home Edition included):
5-year validity
- TAGE-MAGE:
2-year validity
- CAT: 1-year validity
No minimum score requirement:

- GMAT™ (Online test included):

5-year validity
- GRE® (Home Edition included):

5-year validity
- TAGE-MAGE:

2-year validity
No minimum score requirement except for double degree/exchange programme:

- GMAT™ 
(Online test included):

5-year validity
- GRE® 
(Home Edition included):

5-year validity
- TAGE-MAGE:

2-year validity
- CAT: 1-year validity 
 




CV / RESUME1 page max.
in English
1 page max.
in English
1 page max.
in English




COVER LETTER1 page max.
in English
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ID DOCUMENTPassport
or
ID card (EU citizens only, double-sided)
Passport
or
ID card (EU citizens only, double sided)
Passport
or
ID card (EU citizens only, double sided)




DIPLOMA
and/or
ENROLMENT

CERTIFICATE

(Whether you are about to or you have achieved the required degree.)
Authenticated copies of all accredited degrees achieved in higher education (if unavailable: an official document confirming the degree conferral written by the awarding institution).

AND/OR

If you are currently pursuing a higher education degree:

A recent & authenticated enrolment certificate for current academic term is required. It must state a provisional graduation date.

Authenticated copies of all accredited degrees achieved in higher education (if unavailable: a document confirming the degree conferral written by the awarding institution).

AND/OR

If you are currently pursuing a higher education degree:

A recent & authenticated enrolment certificate for current academic term is required. It must state a provisional graduation date. 
Authenticated copy of accredited higher education degree you achieved last (if unavailable: an official document confirming the degree conferral written by the awarding institution).

AND/OR


If you are currently pursuing a higher education degree:

A recent & authenticated enrolment certificate for current academic term is required. It must state a provisional graduation date. 




GRADE 
REPORTS

(transcripts per semester, trimester or quarter)
Authenticated and official grade reports for all academic terms in higher education (international exchange programmes & repeated years included), including the grading system details.Authenticated and official grade reports for all academic terms in higher education (international exchange programmes & repeated years included), including the grading system details.Authenticated and official grade reports relating to the last achieved degree and to the currently pursued degree (if relevant), including the grading system details.





REFERENCE
LETTERS x2
1 academic reference & 1 professional reference are recommended;
If you do not have a professional referee 2 academic referees are acceptable.

1 academic reference & 1 professional reference are recommended;
If you do not have a professional referee 2 academic referees are acceptable.


1 academic reference & 1 professional reference are recommended;
If you do not have a professional referee 2 academic referees are acceptable.






APPLICATION
FEE
100€ payable online only and non-refundable

Exemption list
100€ payable online only and non-refundable

Exemption list
100€ payable online only and non-refundable

Exemption list




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❗ Tests other than the listed ones and non-valid tests will not be accepted. No exception can be made. Please make sure you have enough time to sign up for a test.


 ❗ Tests must not be older than the specified number of years at the application deadline. 

E.g. For an English proficiency test: If the application round you chose to apply to is on 1st October 2022, the test must have been done after 1st October 2020 to be considered valid.