ESCP Business School was founded in 1819, the first business school in the world. It was founded in Paris and has now become a leading global school which is unmistakenly European in character. The university's multi-campus setting includes six cities: Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw. The school is part of the highly recognized French Grande École system, as mentioned previously, which has a top-ranking, academically rigorous selection process. 

ESCP is also accredited by many academic organizations, including Conférence des Grandes Écoles, and has triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), a rare feat for a small number of business schools in the world. Scholastically, ESCP has a rich selection of programmes according to career track. They are undergraduate (management BSc), followed by postgraduate (master's degree in management with specialization in MScs), MBA, Executive MBA or PhD. The Master in Management (MiM) programme was ranked among the world’s leading-edge programmes, in keeping with the excellence in teaching at the school.  

One defining aspect of ESCP is the multi-campus learning model, which allows students’ rotation across campuses throughout the course of their learning. This process encourages students of all skills across the world to be more familiar with language and cultures, important for a global business environment. Students graduate with degrees from various countries, and gain an increased job market.  The ESCP faculty is very international with a big number of PhD holders and members of various nationalities. The school also ensures close relationships with industry allowing students to intern, consult and network with global companies.

Also, ESCP has a culture that is highly entrepreneurial and innovative. Initiatives such as startup programmes and incubators encourage students to start their own businesses. Its alumni network consists of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and political leaders, giving it even greater global reach and power. This is why ESCP Business School ranks within European schools, but also provides you with top-notch industrial qualifications, international exposure with industry links and connections.