- Location
- London
- Founded
- 1994 (Italy)
- Type
- Private college of higher education
- Main intakes
- September, January, Spring
- Study levels
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Short courses
The European School of Economics (ESE) is a private college of higher education founded in Italy in 1994, with its UK centre at 11–13 Mandeville Place in Marylebone, London, and further centres in Rome, Milan, Florence, Madrid and Paris. It specialises in business and management education, offering UK bachelor's and master's degrees alongside MBA and short professional programmes, taught in small, multinational classes with an emphasis on internships and study across its campuses.
Why study at European School of Economics
ESE is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC), appears on the UK government's Listed Bodies, and its UK degrees are validated by Richmond, The American International University in London; it is a registered UK learning provider (UKPRN 10061489). Students undertake internship placements drawn from a network of over 1,500 organisations and may transfer between ESE centres during the academic year.
Location and student life
The London centre occupies a period building at 11–13 Mandeville Place in Marylebone, an elegant central district between Hyde Park and Regent's Park and close to the shops and restaurants of the West End. Classes bring together students from many countries, and teaching staff combine academic with professional business experience.
London offers museums, parks and extensive public transport, and ESE students can also spend periods at the school's centres in Italy, Spain and France. The student services office helps new arrivals find accommodation through its network of students, agents and housing partners.
Courses and subjects
Undergraduate provision centres on the BSc (Hons) in Business Administration, with routes in Management, Finance, Marketing, Sports Management and Media and Communications, plus a BSc (Hons) in Global Political Science. At postgraduate level ESE offers MSc Business Management, including Finance and Marketing routes, and MBAs in Entrepreneurship and Leadership and in the Film Industry.
Foundation Diplomas in Tourism and Hospitality and in Hospitality Business, accredited by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), provide entry routes, alongside a Gap Year Programme and three-month short courses in areas such as hospitality, sports and events management. Degree students complete internship placements each year.
Entry requirements for international students
International applicants apply online with a personal interview and evidence of previous qualifications, such as a high-school diploma for bachelor's entry (IB with 24 points accepted) or an honours degree at 2:2 or above plus management experience for MBA entry. Published English requirements are IELTS 6.0 for bachelor's programmes and IELTS 6.5 for master's and MBA programmes, with equivalent TOEFL, Pearson, Cambridge and Trinity qualifications accepted. Requirements vary by course, so check the exact criteria for your programme on the official admissions page before applying.
Accommodation
ESE London does not run its own halls; the student services office helps arriving students find housing through its network of fellow students and local agents. Its online guide lists vetted partners including GoBritanya, Uniplaces, Londonist, Londonnest and StuHomes, with options from en-suite rooms to studios across London. Expect to budget at least £1,200–£1,500 per month for living expenses in London, with accommodation taking the largest share.
Scholarships and funding
ESE publishes a Programme Fees and Scholarships page and states that it awards more than £500,000 in need-based financial aid each year. Standard awards offer up to a 30% reduction on tuition fees, assessed on financial need, academic and professional merit, motivation and leadership potential; higher reductions are considered in exceptional cases. Awards apply to tuition fees only. Awards change each year, so check the current scholarships page for the latest details.