Esdes in the Top 3 most preferred business schools by students!

A recognition that confirms Esdes's commitment to its students.

Esdes starts 2025 with great news: the school ranks 3rd in the Speak & Act Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer 2025. This ranking, based exclusively on student feedback, reflects the unique experience offered by Esdes: a multidisciplinary learning environment, a dynamic and stimulating student and associative life, and personalized support towards success.

Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer Ranking by Speak & Act

Speak & Act, an employer branding and school platform, certifies companies and schools that offer exceptional experiences to their employees, interns, candidates, and students. This helps guide students and candidates to the right employer and school.

The Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer CSR ranking and label distinguishes the schools preferred by students, highlighting those that excel in the student experience they offer. This 100% transparent ranking is based solely on student feedback, collected through an anonymous survey that ensures an impartial and independent evaluation. In 2024, students rated their satisfaction on key criteria such as academic excellence, quality of facilities, dynamism of student life, employer recognition, and the strength of the alumni network.

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Esdes, a human-sized school with global reach

Combining local roots with a global scope, Esdes Business School stands out with its unique positioning. As the business school of UCLy, it benefits from a solid foundation within a multidisciplinary university, similar to top Anglo-Saxon institutions.

This unique feature allows Esdes to offer its students a balance between personalized support and access to world-class academic and associative resources, whether on the Lyon campus or in Annecy.

Speak & Act: a ranking with strong figures

Esdes students have praised many aspects of their experience, as reflected in the results of the Speak & Act survey:

• 89% of students believe the school fosters diversity in profiles.
• 87% consider the quality of student life as a major strength of the school.
• 86% think the facilities are perfectly suited to new learning methods (group work, remote interactions, etc.).

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A recognition that aligns with 2024’s momentum

With this 3rd place in the Best School Experience – Happiness Barometer ranking, Esdes starts 2025 with the same momentum as 2024. In fact, last year, the school stood out for its position of excellence, ranking among the top 100 European business schools for the third consecutive year. The 2024-2025 year also marks an important milestone with the school’s entry into the prestigious QS Business Master's Rankings 2025, and its Master in Management being ranked among the Top 100 Master’s in Management in the world by the Financial Times.

What if you too joined one of the most preferred business schools by students?

Joining Esdes means choosing a school that places human values and excellence at the heart of its educational project. By joining one of the most appreciated business schools, you will benefit from personalized support, high-level training, and a rich environment full of opportunities.

Want to experience student life like never before and prepare your future under the best conditions? Esdes is opening its doors to you!