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Groupe École Superieure de Commerce Toulouse

Toulouse, France

ESC Toulouse was founded in 1903 by the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry to respond to the needs of the local business community for able business administrators. Originally housed in a 15th century monastery located in the old town centre, the School's present premises include a downtown campus and an ultra-modern "electronic" campus located on the perimeter of the city. The downtown campus, a blend of aesthetic architectural harmony and functional excellence, is located at the heart of the business complex near the centre of metropolitan Toulouse.

• Fact Sheet

The School

ESC Toulouse is part of France's Grand Ecole system. It is located in the heart of the city walking distance from the train station, shopping and restaurants. The airport is only a 10 minute taxi ride away. The facilities are modern and students are generally from the southern regions of France. It is mainly a graduate business school but does have one small undergraduate program.

The City

Toulouse, "la ville rose", the 4th largest city in France is located in the southwest, close to the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. The city is quite large and modern with much shopping, many restaurants and constant activities. The city excels in high-tech sectors like aeronautics, space, electronics and biotechnologies. Toulouse also boasts the highest number of students outside Paris, 3 universities, 14 graduate schools, 15,500 researches and 400 laboratories. The city's atmosphere and cultural attitude is very Provincial French. It is the favorite city of many French natives. The Pyrenees region is popular in the summer, with hikers, bikers, and horseback riders enjoying the beautiful weather and trails. Toulouse is a very "livable" and safe city in general.

Languages

Students here typically speak English and French. Many residents in Toulouse also speak English. Opportunity to take French language classes at the school or in the city.

Estimated Expenses

Approximately € 4,500 (~$6,000) per semester for housing, food, transportation, books, etc. Based on 2012 estimates.

Travel Opportunities

Located on the Garonne River in Southern France, near the Pyrenees and the Spanish border and between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, Toulouse offers something for everyone. Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport is 5mi northwest of the city center, with flights daily to Paris and almost-daily flights to many other cities in France and Europe. Travel by bus and train to other major cities, like Paris and Barcelona or to the French Riviera, Spain and the Mediterranean is plentiful.