Nestled in the heart of Clemenceau, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is one of Beirut’s best and most prestigious universities, ESA Business School.
Their charming entrance will greet you directly into a spacious green campus and a serene environment, and a tour through their hallways and classrooms will introduce you to their exceedingly-impressive academic standards.
Established in 1996 following an intergovernmental agreement signed between France and Lebanon, ESA has since become a beacon of academic success in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Years of excellence paved the way for a well-earned AMBA accreditation in 2014, and shortly after, the business school launched their first bachelor degree in Business Administration.
Since then, ESA has made it their personal and academic mission to graduate generations of business executives, managers, and leaders under the direct management of the Paris Ile-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Internally, their faculty is composed exclusively of professors from the best business schools in Europe, particularly from ESCP Europe and HEC Paris.
But the benefits of enrolling at ESA don’t end here, because students also have the advantage of adhering to expanded networks AND partaking in exchange programs with world class universities like SKEMA, NEOMA, HEC, and others.
In light of ESA’s many partnerships with prestigious universities and organizations and its powerful and influential alumni platform, ESA students are readily equipped with all necessary tools that instigate their entrepreneurial instincts.
Speaking of future entrepreneurs, Smart ESA is the name that should ring a bell when you’re looking for an incubator and accelerator to bring an idea to life. ESA arms you with an ecosystem that capitalizes on the French Tech expertise, and is supported by both the French Embassy and Banque du Liban.
With the option of earning free grands and/or equity investments, there are basically no excuses for you NOT to enroll in one of Smart ESA’s top programs to launch your startup into the world.
The Maker Lab is every student’s favorite place in ESA (besides their rooftop cafeteria, of course). It’s a space where students work on their innovative and entrepreneurial skills through workshops, competitions, and other activities like coding with Geek Express or even 3D printing.
Aside from academia and performance, ESA provides a rejuvenating atmosphere for its students. Their rooftop cafeteria is easily their most prized spot on campus. Frequented by students and professionals in the area, La Boussole, run by Socrate catering, offers the yummiest snacks and the most delicious meals.
Another way students unwind and recharge in between classes is in the spacious gorgeous garden. A stroll in the green campus will lift your mood, and you’ll definitely spot students basking at the contemporary art in the garden – a perfect distraction from screens, deadlines, and exams!
Finally, an active BDE (Bureau des Élèves) leads student representation. The student department works to meet students’ demands and organize fun activities. We’re talking charming Christmas dinners, fun BBQ days in ESA’s gardens, parties, and other fun-packed events!
Check out ESA’s website for more information on their curricula!
