The European School of Economics opens its doors to american and foreign students with exclusive scholarships and credit transfer opportunities

In response to the growing challenges facing international students in the United States, the European School of Economics (ESE) is offering exclusive scholarships, flexible credit transfer options, and personalized academic pathways across its European campuses.

Rising barriers for international students in the U.S.

In recent years, international students pursuing higher education in the United States have faced growing uncertainty. From shifting immigration policies to reduced institutional support, the academic plans of thousands have been disrupted. Visa denials, in particular, have become a major barrier—not only for U.S. citizens but for young people from around the world who once saw the U.S. as a reliable destination for their studies.

In 2024 alone, the United States recorded a staggering 41% denial rate for student visa applications, amounting to more than 278,000 rejections. This spike reflects increased scrutiny and stricter interpretations of eligibility criteria, leaving many students in limbo just as they prepare to begin or continue their education. (cato.org)

A new academic journey across Europe

The European School of Economics (ESE) announces a unique opportunity for students from the United States to study without borders at its international campuses in Rome, Milan, Madrid, Florence, and Genoa, offering an exclusive 30% scholarship across its undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, and specialized professional programmes.

For the first time, an intercontinental university has made it possible for students to move freely between multiple countries, experiencing a truly global academic environment. ESE is more than a school, it’s a vision of education without boundaries, where classrooms in three nations are connected by corridors that cross oceans, embracing diverse races, cultures, and perspectives.

“The world is as you dream it” is the founding principle at ESE, where education is built on the fusion of Italy’s classical heritage and pursuit of truth, the academic rigor of British tradition, and the pragmatism of the American spirit. This model offers students a dynamic, international platform to shape their future in fields that drive today’s global economy and finance, including International Business, Sport Management, Fashion & Luxury, Artificial Intelligence and Automation , Film Making, Hospitality Management, and the Business of Architecture.

American and foreign students are invited to transfer their academic credits toward their programme at ESE, ensuring a seamless, flexible path to completing their studies internationally.

Students transferring to ESE from U.S. institutions can benefit from:

• Exclusive scholarships for eligible international students
• Flexible credit transfer options to preserve academic progress
• Assistance with European visa and residency procedures for international students
• International student body and a global perspective in every classroom
• Personalized academic pathways tailored to each student’s dream.
• Hands-on internships and partnerships with top-tier companies.

The ESE academic journey includes:

• A three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme with the opportunity to study in any — or all — of ESE’s international campuses in the United Kingdom (London), Italy, and Spain, with flexible inter-campus transfers throughout the course.
• Four language and communication modules, including a choice of foreign languages and advanced English courses focused on presentation, proposal writing, and public speaking — a core component of the BSc programme.
• Final-Year Specialisation in Key Global Sectors
  In the final year of the BSc (Hons) programme, students choose a specialisation in one of the following fields: Business, Finance, Management, Media and Communication, Sports Management, or Global Political Science in Leadership, Trade and Diplomacy. This tailored focus allows students to deepen their expertise and align their studies with their career goals in high-impact sectors.
• And a professional training programme of three internships with some of the world’s leading companies, for a total of 9 months of work experience within three years

Continuing Your Education Without Interruption

This initiative comes at a crucial time when students and families across the U.S. are seeking alternative models of higher education—ones that blend academic excellence with international mobility, hands-on experience, and deep cultural immersion.

For those whose academic journeys have been disrupted by administrative hurdles or financial uncertainty in the United States, the European School of Economics offers a clear and accessible path forward. ESE is dedicated to guiding students through every stage of the transfer process, ensuring a smooth transition and the uninterrupted continuation of their studies.

Applications are now open for the upcoming academic year.