ESE - European School of Economics (Florence)

Entry Requirements
4-year Bachelor's Degree programme admission requirements:
•Studdex Application form • Official copy of the high school diploma or foreign equivalent certificate
• Official copy of the high school transcripts
• 6.0 IELTS, 79 iBT TOEFL or 213 CBT TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs


3-year Bachelor's Degree programme admission requirements:
• Studdex Application form
• Official copy of the high school diploma or foreign equivalent certificate
• Official copy of the high school transcripts
• 6.5 IELTS, 85 iBT TOEFL or 223 CBT TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)
• At least 3.5 GPA
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs


Undergraduate Transfer Admission
Students wishing to transfer from other universities must meet the quality standards required for enrolment at the European School of Economics. The admissions office considers a variety of factors when reviewing transfer student applications, including course transcripts, quality of the college programs, extra-curricular activities, essays and interviews. In particular, applicants should provide:

• all standard admissions documents
• current college or university transcript for students wishing to receive transfer credits

ESE can accept a maximum of 180 UK credits toward the qualification for a BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) degree validated by the University of Buckingham.

Master of Science (MSc) Degree Programs Admission Requirements:
• Studdex Application form
• Official copy of the college or university undergraduate diploma
• Official copy of the college or university transcripts
• Résumé / CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• 6.5 IELTS, 90 I BT TOEFL or 233 CBT TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs


Master in Business Administration (MBA) Degree Programs Admission Requirements:
• Studdex Application form
• Official copy of the college or university undergraduate diploma
• Official copy of the college or university transcripts
• Résumé / CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• 6.5 IELTS, 90 iBT TOEFL or 233 CBT TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)
• GMAT*
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs


* If GMAT score is below 600, other elements of the application for admission may compensate. The code to submit GMAT results is 7059.

Undergraduate Certificate / Short Course Programs Admission Requirements:
• Studdex Application form
• Official copy of the High School Diploma
• Intermediate English language level
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs

Postgraduate Certificate / Short Course Programs Admission Requirements:
• Studdex Application form
• Official copy of the college or university undergraduate diploma
• Official copy of the college or university transcripts
• Résumé / CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• 6.5 IELTS, 90 I BT TOEFL or 233 CBT TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)
• Photocopy of passport / ID document
• Three passport-sized photographs


ETS Codes for the European School of Economics (for the Toefl exam) vary by location: ESE London is 5977, ESE New York is 5978, ESE Rome is 1610, ESE Milan is 5974 and ESE Florence is 5976.

English Proficiency
Candidates who have been studying for at least three years in an English speaking institution are not required to present a language qualification (TOEFL or IELTS).