ESSEC Business School - Singapore

ESSEC B-School Singapore does not have a fixed minimum GMAT score requirement. However, a GMAT score between 600 to 680 is considered competitive enough to study at ESSEC Singapore.

Scores below 600 often require students to maintain a very strong leadership and work experience profile. To be eligible for scholarships, a GMAT score of 700+ is preferred.

The minimum IELTS score required to enrol in most courses at ESSEC Singapore is 6.5. Some courses also require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0. For the exact course-specific English requirements, students are advised to check the ESSEC Singapore Admissions Page on Shiksha Study Abroad.

Students are also free to submit valid score in other English language tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, or TOEIC.

The best time to apply for a scholarship at ESSEC B-School Singapore is generally during the first two application rounds (between Oct and Jan) for the following year's intake.

The scholarship deadlines at ESSEC Singapore vary for different programs. For better chances of gettine one, students are advised to apply ASAP. Students can apply for the same using the online ESSEC student portal.

ESSEC Business School ranks #14 in Europe and #29 in the world for it's Global MBA programme in the QS Rankings 2026. The platform has also ranked the B-school for some of it's popular courses for the year 2025, as mentioned below:

ESSEC Business School ranks #14 in Europe and #29 in the world for it's Global MBA programme in the QS Rankings 2026. The platform has also ranked the B-school for some of it's popular courses for the year 2025, as mentioned below:

ESSEC Singapore ranks among the Top 10 Business Schools globally for Master's in Management (MiM) program, as part of FT Rankings 2025.  The programme offers a nice mix of European and Asian business concepts. Students also have the flexibility to manage their academic timetable. The Singapore campus alos allows students to gain first-hand work experience of the Asia-Pacific job market.

ESSEC Singapore ranks among the top 5 B-schools in the world for Master's in Finance, per FT Rankings 2025.

The programme offers strong employability as graduates land full-time roles at top firms like Barclays, JP Morgan, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs, per an unofficial source.

It is a strong choice for Indian students targeting Investment Banking, Fintech, and Asset Management roles in Singapore.

Yes, Indian students are required to make an initial deposit to confirm their enrolment at ESSEC Singapore. Mentioned below is the initial deposit for some popular ESSEC Business School programs:

Yes, students can pay their tuition fees in installments at ESSEC B-School Singapore. Generally, students are allowed to divided their annual fees into multiple payments. This may be 2 to 3 installments depending on the program.

The payment schedule and options are usually mentioned in the admission offer provided by ESSEC B-School.

Yes, most ESSEC B-School Singapore courses feature mandatory internships as part of the curriculum. The Global BBA programme requires a 3-month summer internship, a one-month humanitarian/social project, and a final six-month intenship.

ESSEC offers dedicated career services to help students land internships at top companies in Singapore. Students are advised to get in touch with the ESSEC Career Department to know more.