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History
ESCP: Pioneering Excellence for Over Two Centuries
Since its establishment in 1819 ESCP has embodied innovation and international openness, becoming the world's first business school. With six campuses across Europe, ESCP has evolved over decades, strengthening its academic excellence and entrepreneurial vision. Today, its integrated European model and commitment to teaching humanities and new technologies illustrate the legacy and modernity of a pioneering institution.
Mission, Vision & Strategy
Our Mission
Rooted in our European identity, ESCP inspires and educates accountable, bold, and creative leaders capable of driving human-centred transformations in business and beyond.
Through cutting-edge research and a unique, multi-campus learning experience across six European cities, ESCP educates international, high-potential students and professionals in both degree and executive programmes. Grounded in multiculturalism and interdisciplinarity our pedagogical model is the force behind our purpose: to serve society by shaping responsible and inspiring management for a better future.
Our Vision & Values
By 2030, ESCP aims to become the leading European University of Management—accountable, bold and creative—shaping the future through a unique multi-campus model, where ambition meets ethics and innovation drives sustainable progress.
This vision is grounded in shared humanistic values: Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence and Merit — IDEM. These principles guide ESCP’s commitment to a learning environment that uplifts without excluding, challenges without conforming, and connects without diluting what makes each voice unique.
Our Strategy
Bold & United
2026 - 2030 it all starts here with you
Our “Bold & United”, 2026-2030 strategy reflects the collective intelligence of the ESCP community, shaped by the voices of more than 4,000 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and corporate partners.
Bold
Transforming ideas into impact
“Bold” expresses our forward-looking momentum in research, technology and sustainability.
United
Expanding with purpose & inclusion
“United” reflects our commitment to community, student experience and inclusion.
From the World’s First Business School to the First European University of Management…
Launch of the Bold & United strategic plan
Creation of the School of Technology
Launch of the School of Governance
-2030
ESCP stands as a fully operational European University of Management
Embracing transformation, innovation and leading with empathy, our “Bold & United” 2030 Strategy will enrich ESCP’s academic ecosystem, reinforcing our mission to shape accountable, bold & creative leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and global affairs.