About ESCE – Ecole Superieure de Commerce Exterieur
ESCE, école supérieure du commerce extérieur, is the leading international business school founded in 1968 by the French foreign trade council, (centre français du commerce extérieur) which has since become business France.
Today, the school provides its students with a multidisciplinary education that transforms them into experts in international roles, with unparalled employability in a job market open to the world and in a constantly changing environment.
Initially based in Paris, the school has also been established in Lyon since 1999.
The notoriety of ESCE is based on its recognized expertise in international management resulting from a sharp and renowned research, its real proximity with all forms of companies (large international groups as start-ups) and partnerships signed with the networks international benchmarks.
ESCE has developed a real proximity with all types of organizations (large international groups, ETIS, SMES, start-ups), and strong links with international networks and institutions.
Many accreditations and labels also attest to the academic and professional qualities of our training.
The ESCE is accredited EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) :
- ESCE has obtained re-accreditation for 5 years in 2021 (the longest duration)
ESCE ACHIEVED LABELS OF EXCELLENCE :
- EFMD BSIS (Business School Impact System)
- Bienvenue en France delivered by Campus France, recognizing the quality of reception of foreign students in France
- QS Stars (4 stars rated)
THE ESCE IS A MEMBER OF :
- The CGE (Conférence des Grandes Ecoles)
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
OUR PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM GENUINE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:
· Grande Ecole Program – Master’s degree – EFMD Accredited for 5 years
· Bachelor - Qualiopi certification
· MSc – CGE accredited
About ESCE – Ecole Superieure de Commerce Exterieur
ESCE, école supérieure du commerce extérieur, is the leading international business school founded in 1968 by the French foreign trade council, (centre français du commerce extérieur) which has since become business France.
Today, the school provides its students with a multidisciplinary education that transforms them into experts in international roles, with unparalled employability in a job market open to the world and in a constantly changing environment.
Initially based in Paris, the school has also been established in Lyon since 1999.
The notoriety of ESCE is based on its recognized expertise in international management resulting from a sharp and renowned research, its real proximity with all forms of companies (large international groups as start-ups) and partnerships signed with the networks international benchmarks.
ESCE has developed a real proximity with all types of organizations (large international groups, ETIS, SMES, start-ups), and strong links with international networks and institutions.
Many accreditations and labels also attest to the academic and professional qualities of our training.
The ESCE is accredited EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) :
- ESCE has obtained re-accreditation for 5 years in 2021 (the longest duration)
ESCE ACHIEVED LABELS OF EXCELLENCE :
- EFMD BSIS (Business School Impact System)
- Bienvenue en France delivered by Campus France, recognizing the quality of reception of foreign students in France
- QS Stars (4 stars rated)
THE ESCE IS A MEMBER OF :
- The CGE (Conférence des Grandes Ecoles)
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
OUR PROGRAMS BENEFIT FROM GENUINE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:
· Grande Ecole Program – Master’s degree – EFMD Accredited for 5 years
· Bachelor - Qualiopi certification
· MSc – CGE accredited
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Rankings & Ratings
ESCE – Ecole Superieure de Commerce Exterieur is one of the top universities in La Défense, France. It is ranked #151-200 in World University Rankings - Masters In Management 2026.
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
- 2025#151+
- 2026#151-200
World University Rankings - Masters In Management
- 2025#151+
- 2026#151-200
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