About the Groupe ESC Clermont

• Groupe ESC Clermont is one of the 30 French Grandes Ecoles, founded in 1919. It is supported by the Clermont/Issoire Chamber of Commerce and the Auvergne Regional Council.
• In 2005 Groupe ESC became accredited by AACSB International (which also accredits KU’s School of Business). It is ranked among France’s top business schools.
• ESC has 91 partner Universities throughout the world and receives students from 15-20 countries each year. ESC students are required to spend at least 6 months abroad.
• Advantages of studying at ESC for international students include its small size and safety of the location, affordability and easy access to downtown.

About the Clermont Region

• Clermont-Ferrand is a picturesque city in the heart of France, with a history dating back to the fourth century.
• Clermont is the 5th most important French city for sports, and the region’s cultural capital, with concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events.
• Outdoor sports in the Auvergne region include skiing (45 minutes away), climbing, rafting, cycling and hang-gliding.
• 25,000 businesses in the region include multinationals such as Bosch, Danone, L’Oreal, Peugeot & Michelin.