Esade Business School – Barcelona, Spain
Overview
Esade Business School, founded in 1958 and part of Ramon Llull University, is one of Europe’s premier institutions for business and legal education. Located in Barcelona, a city known for its cultural richness and innovation, Esade has cultivated a reputation for academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and global leadership. The school consistently ranks among the top business schools in Europe and attracts students from over 100 nationalities, creating an international learning environment.
Programs and Majors
Ranked highly for international experience, ESADE in Barcelona, Spain is renowned for its innovative educational approach and commitment to student satisfaction. ESADE serves over 4,000 international students from 126 nationalities, offering a global experience that prepares undergraduates for success in today’s interconnected world. Each of its programs offer a selection of over 50 electives, and its learn-by-doing methodology fosters collaboration among students. ESADE’s curriculum is conducted entirely in English, making it an ideal destination for international students seeking an immersive educational experience.
ESADE offers a variety of specialized undergraduate bachelor degrees in areas like economics and law, and is ranked the best university in Spain to study business administration as an undergraduate. At ESADE, academic excellence goes hand in hand with career readiness. Career services are involved from year one, ensuring that students have access to internships, networking opportunities, and personalized career guidance throughout their academic journey and after. Paired with a strong career planning team, a global network of over 60,000 alumni, ESADE ensures that 97% of students are employed within three months of graduation. Additionally, Esade’’s emphasis on practical experience, including a mandatory internship and the option for postgraduate work, equips graduates with the skills and experience needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
ESADE’s online application process is quick and straightforward. Applications are accepted from October 1st to June 30th. Students must submit an online application form, take an online admission test (SAT and ACT also considered), upload the required documentation, and pass any national university entrance exams they may have. In addition to these four mandatory steps, students have the option to undergo a video assessment and potentially a personal interview. While application essays are a required part of the Esade application, grades are given the most importance and are considered the key element in Esade’s decision-making process. Prospective students must submit transcripts from their high school years up until graduation. Additionally, proficiency in English is required, and will be judged on the English section of the ESADE test. Mathematics proficiency is another important component of the Esade application. For the vast majority of its programs, prior mathematics experience is a requirement. The application fee is €135, but after submitting, students can use the same application to apply to two additional programs. Within 24 hours of submission, students will receive an email with proposed dates to take the online test. If you’ve completed the SAT, you can submit your scores. For scores exceeding 1300, we recommend submitting them. Scores below 1300 should not be provided, and students should proceed with the ESADE test only.