With the competitive business education market, it seems like there are endless options to consider when deciding where to study. Of course, you have the programmes and rankings to help the decision-making process, but the location is also worth looking into.

Our previous blog post looked at Alajuela, Cologne, Frankfurt, Porto, and Durham, and why they make good options. This time, we give another five possibilities, explain why the location is attractive, and describe what the business education is like.

1. Cergy

Close to the beautiful French capital of Paris is Cergy, made up of modern architecture and home to the main campus of ESSEC Business School, which also has additional campuses in Paris, Rabat, and Singapore. The Cergy campus has over 26,000 students and is known for its diverse and vibrant student life, and a vision to create a place filled with life, growth, and sustainability.

ESSEC Business School educates, transforms, and prepares students for the future through academic and practical expertise.

2. Mannheim

Germany has its fair share of large cities, but don’t overlook Mannheim, especially when considering it from a business education perspective. It’s known for being a crucial industrial and commercial city, and has made some of the most popular inventions in the world, such as the automobile, bicycle, and tractor.

It’s nicknamed the ‘city of inventions’.

Here, Mannheim Business School offers management education for all career stages and, no matter the goal, the university will help them to be achieved through the Mannheim Experience.

3. Brussels

Known for politics, business, history, architecture and food, Brussels is an important European hub. Offering historical landmarks and must-visit World Heritage Sites, the city also offers a vibrant and modern city life.

Blending history and modernity, Vlerick Business School creates inspiring learning environments, giving students, academics, faculty, and entrepreneurs a transformative experience.

4. Dublin

Dublin is Ireland’s capital and is well known for being a friendly and welcoming city. It has historical sites to visit dating back to the 17th century, including churches and castles. Mixed in with the historical buildings are urban parks, modern shops, and a variety of food to try.

In the city centre is Trinity Business School, aiming to transform business for the better by encouraging ethical, impactful, and sustainable business through education. The school strongly supports and empowers potential students, current students, and their alumni, and has various programmes available at different levels, including Undergraduate, Master’s, MBA, Doctoral, and Executive Education.

5. Fontainebleau

Southeast of Paris is Fontainebleau, with its beautiful forest, home of INSEAD. With a unique cultural and geographical location, this campus offers students the chance to study in a nature-filled environment, but has excellent transport links to Paris and other European locations.

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