Founded in 1907 in Paris, ESSEC Business School is an institution of higher education guided by the pursuit of academic excellence in teaching and research. Its distinctiveness stems from the pioneering spirit of the members of its community and its core values – humanism, responsibility, innovation and openness – that shape its scientific ambitions and pedagogical approach.
The mission of ESSEC Business School, a global school with French roots, is to infuse leadership with meaning in order to prepare leaders to address contemporary economic, environmental and social challenges. With 8,500 students yearly, ESSEC ranks #1 in France for academic excellence and 7th in Europe among Business Schools (Financial Times, 2026).
Its “North America Hub”, an office based in New York, strengthens global mobility and academic partnerships through dual degrees with institutions like MIT, UCLA, and Yale for example. A dynamic 1,500 alumni network fuels its growing influence in the US.
Operating under the auspices of the Fondation de France, the ESSEC Foundation mobilizes individual and institutional philanthropy to power the School’s strategic ambitions.
Discover the 2025 Giving Impact Report with stories about how donations transformed students’ lives at ESSEC.
U.S. donors can support the ESSEC Foundation by making tax-deductible contributions to the following projects:
Every gift makes a difference. If you want to make a gift, please visit the foundation’s giving platform or contact Gaëlle Devoucoux (E09), International Development Manager at devoucoux@essec.edu.
Since its founding in Paris in 1907, ESSEC Business School has combined rigorous teaching and research with a strong pioneering spirit. Today, the school prepares
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