Anonymous
03/16/2025 23:43
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Just found this thread here. Wow. My middle one graduated from ESCP last year and was accepted to a 1 yr MSc at Imperial College right after ESCP. His track was Paris, Turin and London. He already has a job lined up at a Large Swiss bank in NYC upon graduation.
As pp mentioned, it is a very different college experience. at the end of the day, we spent a fraction of what we spent with my oldest going to UVA from OOS. Plus he now has 2 degrees in 4 years, ESCP and Imperial College.
They are both working in the investment world in NYC.
Given their different experiences, my youngest (now a Junior) is seriously considering going abroad and exploring programs like this. ESCP, USC’s WBB, Bocconi/HEC.
As pp mentioned, it is a very different college experience. at the end of the day, we spent a fraction of what we spent with my oldest going to UVA from OOS. Plus he now has 2 degrees in 4 years, ESCP and Imperial College.
They are both working in the investment world in NYC.
Given their different experiences, my youngest (now a Junior) is seriously considering going abroad and exploring programs like this. ESCP, USC’s WBB, Bocconi/HEC.
Anonymous
03/02/2025 21:23
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Anonymous wrote:My spouse went to ESCP! But she did the masters program, which is extremely prestigious in France (Ivy League equivalent). Then did consulting and then a top-5 US MBA program.
Nobody in the US has ever heard of ESCP, that’s for sure, but it’s a much easier path to top consulting, investment banking, or similar than Tulane or Wisconsin, where you would have close to zero chance of accessing those employers. For the right type of student, parlaying that degree into a top consulting/banking job, where you could very easily transfer to the US, and then attend a US grad school if you wanted, would be fantastic. I am also an ex-consultant and my network from my consulting firm is stronger and more helpful than that of my (top five American) undergrad. That said, it’s definitely a trade-off in terms of the type of college experience you’d have- no opportunity to take random English lit electives (or whatever your interests may be).
Definitely a trade-off. It is not a typical US college experience. Far from it. Not worse, just different. 3 years with one yr in each country. For those with International aspirations living 1 year in London, Paris and Turin or Berlin is an amazing experience. When you take into account the cost differential, If I had international business aspirations and my options were t50 to t100 schools, this would be a no brainer.
Anonymous
03/02/2025 18:49
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
My spouse went to ESCP! But she did the masters program, which is extremely prestigious in France (Ivy League equivalent). Then did consulting and then a top-5 US MBA program.
Nobody in the US has ever heard of ESCP, that’s for sure, but it’s a much easier path to top consulting, investment banking, or similar than Tulane or Wisconsin, where you would have close to zero chance of accessing those employers. For the right type of student, parlaying that degree into a top consulting/banking job, where you could very easily transfer to the US, and then attend a US grad school if you wanted, would be fantastic. I am also an ex-consultant and my network from my consulting firm is stronger and more helpful than that of my (top five American) undergrad. That said, it’s definitely a trade-off in terms of the type of college experience you’d have- no opportunity to take random English lit electives (or whatever your interests may be).
Nobody in the US has ever heard of ESCP, that’s for sure, but it’s a much easier path to top consulting, investment banking, or similar than Tulane or Wisconsin, where you would have close to zero chance of accessing those employers. For the right type of student, parlaying that degree into a top consulting/banking job, where you could very easily transfer to the US, and then attend a US grad school if you wanted, would be fantastic. I am also an ex-consultant and my network from my consulting firm is stronger and more helpful than that of my (top five American) undergrad. That said, it’s definitely a trade-off in terms of the type of college experience you’d have- no opportunity to take random English lit electives (or whatever your interests may be).
Anonymous
03/02/2025 18:03
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Anonymous wrote:Why do you have to compare EU salaries to US salaries. You can easily go to school in the UK and EU and come back to the US. Sure it is a little more difficult to get certain jobs, but for a $150k+ difference in cost, that is a not a bad thing.
I have two nephews that went that route. One at Bocconi and the other at the school mentioned here. The Bocconi kid is at a PE group in San Francisco. And the ESCP kid is working at a boutique investment firm in NYC.
Of course you can. And yet many don’t.
Anonymous
03/02/2025 18:01
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Why do you have to compare EU salaries to US salaries. You can easily go to school in the UK and EU and come back to the US. Sure it is a little more difficult to get certain jobs, but for a $150k+ difference in cost, that is a not a bad thing.
I have two nephews that went that route. One at Bocconi and the other at the school mentioned here. The Bocconi kid is at a PE group in San Francisco. And the ESCP kid is working at a boutique investment firm in NYC.
I have two nephews that went that route. One at Bocconi and the other at the school mentioned here. The Bocconi kid is at a PE group in San Francisco. And the ESCP kid is working at a boutique investment firm in NYC.
Anonymous
03/02/2025 16:57
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
I suggest looking at where students go after graduation. As someone who did a lot of hiring for F500 multinationals, the pay ranges are completely different. Most of Europe and the UK make about 2/3 for equivalent roles in the US pay. I promoted a director whose full comp was about 120k USD, his counterparts were making 180-200 in total comp. Spend even 5 years in EU, and the opportunity cost alone would make me think twice.
Anonymous
03/02/2025 14:57
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
My son was also accepted for 2025. We have EU passports due to grandparents and Tuition is reduced even further. $17k for tuition x 3 = $51k for all tuition to get an International Business Degree is a no brainer.
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You can spend $50k+ per year on any t50 to t125 ….In our mind, there is no comparison.
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You can spend $50k+ per year on any t50 to t125 ….In our mind, there is no comparison.
Anonymous
03/01/2025 20:53
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Anonymous wrote:My kid is a Jr and is looking at EU and UK schools for Business. He wants to study international business. We know the usual suspects and just started doing research on ESCP. It looks like an amazing program. I wonder how many Americans they take every year. Anyone with any insight here?
My son was just accepted to ESCP 2 weeks after his interview. He was told that there are about 30-40 or so per class. But that is the total amount divided by 3 campuses. You can start in London, Paris or Turin. I guess London has the most number of Americans year 1.
Anonymous
01/24/2025 14:11
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
My kid is a Jr and is looking at EU and UK schools for Business. He wants to study international business. We know the usual suspects and just started doing research on ESCP. It looks like an amazing program. I wonder how many Americans they take every year. Anyone with any insight here?
Anonymous
01/15/2025 23:35
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Anonymous wrote:OP. Where else is your kid looking?
Edinburgh and Bristol in the UK.
Sciences PO in France.
Anonymous
01/13/2025 17:46
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
OP. Where else is your kid looking?
Anonymous
01/12/2025 21:59
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
OP, my son was accepted to ESCP last year in late Dec. He was hell bent on going until he heard back from Bocconi and decided to go to Bocconi instead. We did a lot of research on ESCP and we would have been fine if he had decided to attend. It is a very unique program, spending each year at a different major city in Europe. What an incredible growth opportunity.
Their master’s degrees are very well regarded in Europe. Their Masters in Finance degree has consistently been ranked as one of the Top in the World.
We do not have a EU passport, but we can attest that the savings are definitely a big plus for us vs the schools he was accepted to in the US.
Their master’s degrees are very well regarded in Europe. Their Masters in Finance degree has consistently been ranked as one of the Top in the World.
We do not have a EU passport, but we can attest that the savings are definitely a big plus for us vs the schools he was accepted to in the US.
Anonymous
01/12/2025 21:00
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
OP: ignore the fools above.
Clearly there is a cost difference. My son had a scholarship to Exeter. He just graduated. We spent a total of $30k in tuition plus another $28k for room and board.
$58k for a college degree including room and board is an amazing deal. None of his US offers compared.
He is getting his masters degree at LSE.
Clearly there is a cost difference. My son had a scholarship to Exeter. He just graduated. We spent a total of $30k in tuition plus another $28k for room and board.
$58k for a college degree including room and board is an amazing deal. None of his US offers compared.
He is getting his masters degree at LSE.
Anonymous
01/12/2025 18:02
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Of course it is. The same $15 to $20k that most privates ask for Room and Board is about what you will spend in any of those cities. And if your Private doesn’t allow you to get credit from APs, you will end up having 4 vs 3 years anyway. So yes, it is much cheaper. Especially if kid has a EU passport, like the OP. That is $54k for all 3 years of Tuition.
You clearly have no idea about merit awards, in state tuition or other factors that impact price in US colleges. And most Americans do not have EU passports.
Do better research before spamming this board with your cheap PR.
What the hell are you talking about? Cheap PR? You are delusional.
I was not comparing Merit Awards or In State Tuition….I was talking about Private schools. Even then. If you believe the Avg Merit Award on a 4 year t60 Private School in the US is cheaper than $60k for 3 years you are the one that “clearly have no idea” what you are talking about. As if Merit Award is only an American thing….dont be an idiot
Anonymous
01/12/2025 16:34
Subject: ESCP Business School - Paris/London…. École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Bachelor Degree Program)
Turin is easy as it relates to housing. ESCP like more EU schools do not offer dorms, but they contract with several student housing providers. Even with housing costs it is still MUCH MUCH cheaper than equivalent private schools in the US.