Any references to costs, fees, financial evidence and visa information are for general guidance purposes only and is subject to change at any point.
Please ensure you refer to information provided by host universities and respective government/embassy webpages for the latest updates.
École Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers (ESSCA) is one of the top business schools in France. A student-friendly city, Angers is a friendly, medium-sized town located in the heart of the Loire Valley, just outside of Brittany and only 1.5 hours away from Paris by TGV (high speed train). With an oceanic climate, summers are warm and sunny and winters have occasional frost and snowfalls. You will be based on the Belle Beille campus in the centre of a park, which is in proximity to cultural and historical sites, so you won’t be short of things to see and do. ESSCA Student Services can assist students in their search for accommodation in the city.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Management
- Economics
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs late August to April.
COSTS: The cost of living in Angers will vary depending on your chosen accommodation and lifestyle.
VISA: You may need to apply for a long-stay visa (more than 90 days) to study in ESSCA Angers and you will be required to provide proof of sufficient funds as part of the application. The fee for the visa application is 99 EUR. ESSCA Angers will provide further information on the visa application process and you can also visit the French Government webpage. You must apply for the visa early to allow plenty of time for your application to be processed ahead of your arrival in France. There can be significant delays, so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to France without it.
ACCOMMODATION: On-campus accommodation is not available but ESSCA Angers collaborate with third-party accommodation providers, such as Studpart, to offer student accommodation near all campuses. More information on accommodation can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will need to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time in ESSCA Angers before you arrive in France.
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