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France's ESCP Business School Gears Up for Major Growth, Partners with India 🇫🇷🤝🇮🇳

ESCP Business School, the world’s oldest business school (est. 1819), is entering a bold new phase of expansion—rolling out new academic schools, upgrading campuses, and forging fresh partnerships in India.


ESCP aims to expand its €9 million scholarship fund—currently representing nearly 5% of its annual revenue—by actively engaging its alumni, foundation, and institutional partners for support.
ESCP aims to expand its €9 million scholarship fund—currently representing nearly 5% of its annual revenue—by actively engaging its alumni, foundation, and institutional partners for support.

New Academic Schools & Campus Investments

ESCP is investing heavily across Europe to meet rising demand and modernize its learning experiences. This includes:

  • A €300 million investment to renovate and expand its six European campuses.

  • €150 million goes to upgrades at its flagship Paris campus, while €70 million is allocated to a brand-new campus in Madrid.

This expansion supports ESCP’s goal to grow student enrollment from 10,000 to 12,000 by 2030, aiming to improve educational facilities, incorporate sustainability features, and bolster competitive positioning.



Elevating India Collaborations

To strengthen its global presence, ESCP is forging strategic ties with India’s premier institutions. Key highlights include:

  • Formalized dual-degree and exchange programs with top-tier Indian schools:

    • IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Udaipur,

    • MDI Gurgaon,

    • SPJIMR.

  • Resulting growth: 608 Indian students enrolled in 2024–25, marking a 16% increase compared to three years ago.

This expansion positions India as the third-largest source of students at ESCP, following France and Italy.



🤖 Pioneering Innovation via AI

ESCP recently signed an OpenAI partnership (Oct 2024) to integrate ChatGPT Edu into its educational framework. This initiative aims to:

  • Enhance learning through AI-guided research

  • Support administrative efficiency

  • Foster next-gen skills in Artificial Intelligence

This directly complements India’s AI ambitions, especially after landmark dialogues such as the AI Action Summit co-chaired by Presidents Macron and Modi.



What It Means for Indian Students

For Indian applicants, ESCP’s developments offer compelling benefits:

  • Access to multi-campus European education (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw, and Dubai)

  • Seamless dual-degree pathways aligned with Indian IIMs and European degrees

  • Enhanced academic experience with AI integration and innovation-focused curricula



Key Takeaways for PinnAscend Students

  • Campus footprint is expanding—expect new Madrid University Centre and upgraded Paris facilities

  • India-hosted programs are growing fast, making ESCP more accessible

  • AI-powered learning positions ESCP as a futuristic choice


 
 
 

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