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.
| PROGRAMME | Master 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 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. 2-year validity 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 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.
2-year validity 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 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. 2-year validity at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in). |
| 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 - GMAT™ (Online test included): 5-year validity - GRE® (Home Edition included): 5-year validity - TAGE-MAGE: 2-year validity - CAT: 1-year validity |
| CV / RESUME | 1 page max. in English | 1 page max. in English | 1 page max. in English |
| COVER LETTER | 1 page max. in English | - | - |
| ID DOCUMENT | Passport 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 copies of official transcripts by 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.). | Authenticated copies of official transcripts by 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.). . | Authenticated copies of official transcripts by 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.). |
| 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 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 2024, the test must have been done after 1st October 2022 to be considered valid.