Important information
Depending on the program you are applying to, you must check the requirements
It is your responsibility to track your referees for your application completion.
We remind you that we do not accept documents sent by email or by post.
It is not possible to switch campuses after you have submitted your application.
You are allowed to apply only once per academic year to a same program and maximum 2 times.
Do NOT wait the last day to submit your application file online.
Incomplete applications (this includes missing fee payment, missing letter of recommendation, improper documents) on the day after the deadline will be automatically archived.
For any questions, please use our interactive FAQ available on your application portal.
Online application guide
Find out how to apply online for ESSEC programs, including how to fill the application sections, track your referees, upload the supporting documents, pay the application fee and how to contact us.
Application form Guidelines
References (or Letter of Recommendation)
We strongly recommend to enter details of your referees as soon as possible to allow them time to fill out the recommendation letters online before the deadline.
One academic and one professional reference is recommended.
Once you enter their details and save them, a link is sent to them immediately to fill out the recommendation online.
It is your responsibility to track your referees for your application completion. If a letter of recommendation is missing at the deadline, your application will be automatically archived.
Check out our Referees FAQ
Test scores
A valid English test score not older than 2 years at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in) is mandatory except if you are exempted (if you have spent at least 3 years in a higher education program completely taught in English ; please upload an authenticated document (e.g. official certificate, mark sheet, …) stating the language of instruction in the Supporting Documents section under English Test. - refer to your program requirements) :
- IELTS Academic ≥ 6.5
- TOEFL iBT® (Home Edition included) ≥ 95
- Cambridge minimum B2 First ≥ 175
- TOEIC Listening & Reading ≥ 850
1 Management test (TAGE MAGE, GMAT, GMAT Online, GMAT Focus, GMAT Exam or GRE) is optional but can add value to your application.
For these 2 tests, we ask you to upload the official scores report (except for GMAT Online, GMAT Focus : screenshot is allowed)
These can take several months to prepare and to register for an exam slot. Keep this in mind before starting your application as without these test scores it will be incomplete. Make sure you pass the tests early before the deadline.
Check out our FAQ Tests score
Supporting documents
Supporting Documents must be uploaded in PDF format excepted your photo.
The documents in a compressed file are not accepted.
Check out our FAQ Mandatory documents
Submit your application
You can submit your application only if all topics below are green. Again, Do NOT wait the last day to submit your application file online. In case of omproper documents or missing letter of recommendation, your application will be archived and not considered anymore.
At this stage, the "Submit and pay application fee" button will be available at the top of the application sections.
Pay application fee
Once submitted, you will be asked to pay the application fee. Only application files with fee paid will be reviewed by the admission committee.
Monitor your application
Login regulary on the portal to monitor the progress of your application. You can use your account to:
- check if we need more information or documents
- see if you have an offer
- see a copy of your admission letter if admitted
Apply for more than one program
You need to return to the application homepage (login first if not yet) and start another application.
Your new application will not used the previous application data (information, supporting documents and references) as requirements are different from one program to another.