- Paris, France
McCombs School of Business BBA and undergraduate iMPA students have
the opportunity to study on exchange for a semester at ESCP Europe in
Paris, France. ESCP Europe was founded in 1918 and today is among the
top three business schools in France. ESCP has over 3,500 students at
its five campuses located in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, and
Torino. Paris has a population of over 11 million people and attracts
over 45 million visitors each year with its beautiful parks and
gardens, world class museums, historical landmarks, excellent cuisine,
and an incredible nightlife.
Students take regular university courses with students from the host
country. There is no prior language requirement, as a wide selection
of courses is taught in English. Participants earn regular UT in-
residence credit. All grades earned for the courses undertaken are
computed into the official UT-Austin GPA.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Economics
- History
- Management
- Business Administration
- European Studies
- Humanities
- Marketing
- Communication
- Finance
- International Business
- Social Science
- Communication Studies
- French
- International Relations And Gl
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
Most courses taught in French but there are some in English incl. topics in FIN/MKT/IB/MIS/MAN. Some are worth 3 UT credits, others just 1 UT credit. ESCP prefers seniors but will admit students going during spring of junior year earliest. Courses are taught at Master's level, assume prior knowledge, and are quite challenging.
Language(s) of Instruction
French and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Completion of ECO & Math required, ACC 312 highly recommended
- 2020-2022 Catalog: must complete STA 235 & DS 235 before going abroad
- ESCP prefers seniors but will admit students going spring junior year.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
University housing is not available. Students are guided to locate private accommodations in the community. Exchange students generally live in a housing community close to campus. Students can search for accommodations in Paris through Cite Universitaire Internationale Web site below.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition for their semester exchange. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Participants pay required emergency health insurance coverage at $19 per week. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 6, 2023 to April 15, 2023
- Instructional: January 9, 2023 to April 14, 2023
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2022
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2022
- Program: September 22, 2023 to December 23, 2023
- Instructional: September 25, 2023 to December 22, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2023
Application Code
150011
Program Coordinator
Joshua T Rucker
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Brochure
Scholarships
Next Step
Learn more by attending a BBA International Programs general information session. Students must attend an information session prior to meeting BBA International Programs Coordinator for an advising appointment.