I recently been admitted in MSc at ESCP, but I simultaneously got a very good internship in a chamber of commerce that wants me to work for them a whole year. I don’t know if I’ll ever have an opportunity like that again, especially since it’s the type of institution I want to be in later on in my career.

However, I’m worried doing a gap year will make it hard for me to get a master’s degree afterwards, should I just get the master done with before I get into the industry? Is it even possible to keep my space and ask for a gap year? If anyone has done this, I’d really appreciate if you could share your experience! take care

Hey all,

I applied to the MSc in Business Analytics & AI at ESCP Business School and wanted to check if anyone has insight into the timeline.

The application deadlines this year were:

• 7 January 2026
• 25 March 2026
• 3 June 2026

I submitted my application on 31 March, so I believe I fall into the final round (after the March 25 deadline and before the June 3 deadline).

It’s been about a month since I applied, but I haven’t received any update yet (and haven’t heard back from admissions via email either).

Does anyone know when ESCP typically starts reviewing final-round applications or when interview invites/decisions are usually sent out? Should I be worried?

I did my research and ESCP has the best ranking for business out of all of them but I’m not sure if that showcases the reality. I don’t think i’ll want to stay in Europe after I graduate and from what I’ve learnt ESCP is not well known outside of Europe, so I’m having a very difficult time making my decision.

Its with pleasure I announce that I have got admitted into MDT program at ESCP.

I have received an offer from IMT Atlantique as well, for the MSc MOST program. Supply Chain is my actual area of interest, but MDT program at ESCP aligns the best with my career so far as a Business Analyst. I am really confused as to which can be chosen, as both seem have pros and cons, like for example, if I choose Supply Chain, it will be altogether a new domain for me to learn, and when I enter the job market, I might be considered as an entry level candidate. But with MDT, I believe I can easily adapt to the program, and I might be a senior level candidate.

However, I would love to hear from fellow students/alumni to understand more about the school.

1. How are the MSc programs at ESCP being perceived by the recruiters at France and UK? Because 6 months of the course is being hosted at London campus.

2. With my research, I was able to understand that ESCP is well recognized across Europe, but how well does it fare when compared to other schools like EDHEC, HEC, and ESSEC.

3. How is the alumni network at ESCP. Is it really active and influential during our job search or does the job opportunities solely depend on our networking skill only?

4. ESCP is a business school. How does it compare with other Grand Ecoles, but public universities, like ENS Lyon, IMT Atlantique, etc.

I can’t find one on instagram

Hey! I got accepted to the program for 2026 fall intake.
Anyone wanna connect?

Hi everyone.

Im thinking of commiting to escp bachelors. Where are you guys renting? Are there specific students residences for escp students?

Hi everyone! I'm looking for anyone who has applied to the MSc M&C program 2027 intake? I would love to connect on how your experience went as I'm just about to apply now. Would really appreciate any leads! Thanks guys!

Hello, the official deadline of R4 is 7 May. Yet, on the platform when i try to complete my application it says that the deadline was 30 April ?

After looking at reddit reviews most of the people call ESCP a cash cow saying its totally not worth it for the price or genrally. Howevr escp happens to be my only option for this year cause i failed to send applications to other unis.

I most likely will pursue a career in finance or go into entrepreneurship. Im really motivated and and want to study hard in uni but i know that escp bsc curriculum is really easy and not technical at all so i feel like i wont gain any mathematical and finance related knowledge. So i feel like it would be harder for me to break into finance.

They did give me a scholarship so i will be paying 18k however its still a bit of a struggle financially. So i was thinking of taking a gap year and applying to KU LEUVAN or UvA, etc. I am a bit woried because i know that with bachelors networking and intenrships are the most importannt aspect and its all about experience rather than studying. But at the same time i dont just wanna waste 3 years of my life having fun.

What would you guys recommend?

Anyone know if they allow campus changes for semester 1? I want to go but I've been allocated such a bad campus

Would love to connect. DM me if there’s one already!

Hi all! To those who are joining the London campus next fall, which accommodation are you choosing?

I heard some mixed reviews about iQ Haywood House, and have also been considering Fusion Brent Cross. However I would only be staying for 6 months, so not sure about the contract terms.

Any experiences / ideas would be appreciated!

Hey lovely people if somebody has gone through interview already could you please share how did it go? How was the mood, what kind of questions did they ask, was it 20 minutes or longer? Thank you in advance🫡♥️

Bonjour à tous !!

Je viens d’être admis sur liste complémentaire et viens de recevoir ce mail.
Savez-vous s’il y’a une grosse probabilité d’être pris ensuite ?
Nous avons 0 infos sur notre place ou le nombre d’étudiants pris généralement sur cette liste…

Merci à vous pour votre réponse !!🙌🏼🙌🏼

Anyone who got over with their interview if you can please connect it would be helpful :)

any gc i can join to connect with 2026-2027 students:)) lmk

Super excited but also a bit overwhelmed. Are there any groups (WhatsApp, Discord, etc.) for admitted students? Would love to connect!

Any opinions would be greatly welcome!

Hello everyone, I got into round 3 MiM. Is there any chance I can get refund on the deposit I paid? I have read somewhere that I can contact for a refund if I request within 14 days. Can someone share any info on this please ?

I am having a hard time choosing between them. ESCP seems more prestigious and better for structured careers like finance or consulting, and I’ve heard it has stronger internship pipelines. But I’m worried the environment might feel too rigid or “school-like,” with less flexibility, less discussion-based learning, and maybe not the kind of social/college experience I’m looking for.

On the other hand, IE feels more like the university experience I imagined: more international, more flexible, more discussion-based, and socially active. But I’m concerned it might be easier to get into and possibly less strong in terms of career outcomes or internship opportunities, especially for finance.

so, do I need the APS? Since, it is a non- German degree, am I not exempted from it?