ESSEC Africa carries the values of the know-how of ESSEC Business School, a prestigious school of excellence that has been characterised by its pioneering spirit since 1907. In Rabat, ESSEC Africa aims to foster innovation by deploying cutting-edge teaching methods and solutions to pass on the knowledge of tomorrow to students and managers. Fully integrated into its environment, ESSEC Africa works with Moroccan and international leaders to meet the continent's economic, cultural and social challenges, with a particular focus on developing bridges between Africa, Europe and Asia.

ESSEC University will be offered in Round 2 Applications - this page will be updated with more information once available.

Please refer to the information from Summer 2025, whilst the program information is being finalised. Information on Summer 2026 will be provided at a later date

Who can apply?

The ESSEC Business School Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa Programme is open to undergraduate students only. Postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

The information below refers to Summer 2025. More information on Summer 2026 will be available soon. A copy of the brochures can be found in the Global Summer Exchange 2026 - Website Documents Folder linked below. Students will need to log in with their KCL credentials. The ESSEC Business School, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa 3-week intensive program is designed for undergraduate students interested in African cultures and African business perspectives. The main objective of this immersive program is to give participants key skills to understand the main challenges and specifics of doing business in/with Africa. Students will meet and interact with local experts and professionals who will help them understand the diversity of African business and entrepreneurial practices. They will also visit local companies and associations. The ESSEC Business School, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fact sheet can be found in the Global Summer Exchange 2025 - website documents folder, linked below. Please note you will need to log in using your KCL credentials.

Programme dates

The ESSEC Business School, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa Programme dates are being finalised and will be updated as soon as more information is available.

Application deadlines

If you wish to apply for a place on ESSEC's Innovation and Entrepreneurship summer program, you will need to submit your Global Summer Exchange application by 11:59pm on Monday 16th February 2026. If your application is successful, you will be provided with information on how to apply directly to ESSEC University, once your nomination has been confirmed with the university.

What are the costs?

The costs associated with the ESSEC Business School, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa Programme are: Registration and administrative fee which covers class materials, activities and visits: 300 EUR On-campus housing in single room: 350 EUR or Double room: 175 EUR Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, accommodation, visas, health/medical insurance (if compulsory), living expenses and those listed above.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is offered and students will be responsible for the fees. Accommodation consists of two residential buildings located on campus: 30 double rooms and 20 single rooms, Common kitchens and a free laundromat. More information will be provided by ESSEC Business School, once applications have been processed.

The information on this webpage contains information from 2025 and is accurate for 2026 entry. More information will be provided once available.