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EPSCI is only able to receive international exchange students who are nominated by our partner universities and cannot accept individual applications from free movers or visiting students. Please check our  list of exchange partners to see if you are eligible to enrol here before making an application. |
Depending on the type of agreement signed with each partner university, international students may enrol at EPSCI for a Double Degree Program, Full Year Exchange or One Semester Exchange. The study requirements for each type of exchange are very different. Consult your home university coordinator to find out what options are available to you. |
EPSCI exchange enrolment forms are not available on this website. The EPSCI International Office sends application materials by email to partner university coordinators each semester. The partner institution coordinator forwards these documents to all its nominated students. Applicants then print out and complete the forms before returning them by post to EPSCI by the stipulated deadline. Please note that all our partner universities send EPSCI a list of their students nominated for the specific study period (Fall semester, Spring semester, Full Year or Double Degree). We can only enrol students who have been officially listed by their home institution. |
• ECTS Learning Agreement • EPSCI Application Form • 3 identity photos • EU students: Copy of passport • Non-EU students: Birth certificate translated into French |
• ALEGESSEC Housing Office Membership form + photo • Housing contract • Deposit transfer form • EU students: Copy of passport • Non-EU students: Birth certificate translated into French |
What is the language of instruction? Courses are taught in either French or English, some classes (International Logistics, Purchasing) are taught in both languages, so the student has the choice of which language to study in. Which courses are taught in English? Depending on the semester, Students can choose courses in European Economics, European Geopolitics, E-business, International Marketing, Project Management, International Logistics, Advanced Corporate Finance, Purchasing, Negotiation Skills Workshop, International Financial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Introduction to Corporate Strategy, Intercultural Marketing, International Business Simulation Can I study French as a Foreign language? Yes, if you are at intermediate or advanced levels. Students who wish to study French at these levels take a level test when they arrive and are then put into groups according to their ability. I don’t speak French. Is there a beginner’s course? A beginner's course in French is offered to students and will open on condition that there are at least 10 students enrolled. What languages can I study at EPSCI? International Students can study Business French at Advanced and Intermediate Levels, and Advanced English. Other languages available are: German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese but please note that due to timetabling constraints , we can not guarantee a place for International Students in these other language classes Does EPSCI have any exchange scholarships? No, EPSCI – Groupe Essec does not offer any scholarships. Can I do an internship through EPSCI? If you are from one of our Double Degree partner universities, you are required to do a six-month internship in France or a French-speaking country as part of your course. How many hours of class will I have each week? How many subjects should I take? Double Degree Students follow the EPSCI 3rd year programme during the Fall Semester and the EPSCI 4th Year schedule during the Spring Semester. They will have around 25 hours of classes including a number of compulsory core classes and a number of elective classes. For one year and semester exchange students, the number of classes varies and is decided by their home institution. What is the teaching approach at EPSCI? Great emphasis is placed on the cross-cultural nature of EPSCI. In class, professors ensure that students work together in mixed nationality groups so that everyone can benefit from the variety of perspectives which multinational interaction can provide. What is the grading system at EPSCI? Grades are out of 20, with 10 being the pass mark. However, you should note that it is virtually impossible to get 20/20, and top marks are usually around 18/20. What is the course credit system? EPSCI courses follow the ECTS accreditation system. |
How do I find information about Visas? I come from a European country. Do I have to pay for medical cover? * European students are covered if they have a European Health Card or E111. * Non-European students staying over 3 months have to enrol in the French Social Security System which costs 186 Euros. Do I need a visa? * Not if you are a European Union citizen. * Non-European Union citizens can find information about visas and residence permits |
Am I guaranteed a place in the Student Residences? Yes, all international students are guaranteed a place in the student residences. Can I live in Paris? We do not offer any assistance if you decide to live in Paris, and EPSCI cannot accept any responsibility for any problems you may have if you decide to live off campus. You need to take into account that this will mean a 35-minute train journey at least and classes start at 8.45 – this will mean you will have a very early start in the mornings. Also, as there is a very active social life at EPSCI, getting home late at night might be a problem. How far is EPSCI from Paris? It takes around 35 minutes on the RER network (suburban trains) from central Paris. |
