ESCP Business School
Master of Science (MSc) in Finance · Paris (first 15 weeks) and London (following 15 weeks) for the standard 15-month track, France · 15 months full-time (or 2 years, including a gap semester, for candidates holding fewer than 240 ECTS credits at entry)
- Ranked #1 worldwide in the Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking for three consecutive years (2024-2026)
- AACSB and EQUIS accredited; registered on the French RNCP register (N°RNCP36687), conferring the 'Grade de Master'
- Program splits between ESCP's Paris and London campuses (15 weeks each)
- 100% of graduates employed within three months of graduation, averaging a €105,200 salary
- Optional fully English-taught 'Global Track' specialization
At a glance
Duration
15 months full-time (or 2 years, including a gap semester, for candidates holding fewer than 240 ECTS credits at entry)
Location
Paris (first 15 weeks) and London (following 15 weeks) for the standard 15-month track, France
Language
English, with a fully English-taught 'Global Track' specialization option; other tracks include some coursework in French
Tuition
€31,800 total for the 1-year track (€17,500 core courses + €12,000 Finance specialisation + €2,300 registration/service fees), 2026 entry; the 2-year track adds a €4,700 supplement.
Admissions requirements
Program
Master of Science (MSc) in Finance
Degree expectation
A Bachelor degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits (in any discipline). ESCP's official FAQ states it works on a multi-criteria selection of candidates and doesn't impose minimum scores in order to be able to apply. No minimum GPA or degree classification is published.
GMAT
GMAT optional
GMAT is listed as an optional document. ESCP's official FAQ notes management test scores are no longer required for MSc applications, but for programmes with a strong quantitative component like the MSc in Finance, a good score can be a great asset among the high volume of applicants. No published minimum score.
GMAT is listed as an optional document. ESCP's official FAQ notes management test scores are no longer required for MSc applications, but for programmes with a strong quantitative component like the MSc in Finance, a good score can be a great asset among the high volume of applicants. No published minimum score.
GRE
Accepted. GRE is listed alongside GMAT and TAGE MAGE as an optional standardised management test; no minimum score published.
CFA in lieu of GMAT/GRE
No
Work experience
Not required to apply. Candidates with a degree equivalent to fewer than 240 ECTS credits are advised to follow the 2-year path, which includes a gap semester to gain professional experience, but this is a program feature, not an admission prerequisite.
Application & outcomes
Application notes
The official page still lists the 2026 admission calendar (3 rounds: Round 1 deadline 7 January 2026; Round 2 deadline 25 March 2026; Round 3 deadline 3 June 2026) for September 2026 entry. As of this verification all three rounds have passed and no 2027-entry calendar has been published yet, check the official page directly for updated dates.
Career outcomes
100% of graduates employed within three months of graduating; average salary €105,200; sector split 58% Banking/Insurance, 26% Financial Markets, 6% other; named recruiters include Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and Barclays.
Last verified 16 Aug 2026. Figures change, always confirm time-sensitive details (deadlines, current GMAT medians) directly with the school before applying.
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