If you are an international student and are looking to undertake your higher education in France, your main objective will be to find a study programme that will allow you to enjoy a multicultural environment, and that will ultimately lead to your dream job.
There are so many possibilities in France that choosing a school can sometimes prove to be a real headache. How can you find the right programme for you? Which school should you choose? Why study at a French business and management school, more specifically at Excelia, rather than at a university?
Read on to find answers to your many questions!
Build your professional project overseas and evolve in a multicultural environment
When we talk about business and management schools, we automatically think ‘global outlook’. This is especially true at Excelia where we offer our students a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment. Students are taught by research-active Faculty, PhD Professors, and industry professional lecturers holding important positions in international companies. Teaching is multilingual and some programmes are even taught 100% in English. Excelia offers students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year thanks to its extensive network of partner universities across all five continents. This academic expatriation, together with long periods of compulsory company internships immersing you in the world of work, will provide a real springboard for an international career. Combining international experience with work experience constitutes a veritable asset on your CV as applying to a company without significant experience abroad can often pose a real barrier to recruitment. Having an international background really does set you apart from the rest!
In addition to improving your language and intercultural skills, these international opportunities enable you to understand the challenges facing the international business world.
With Excelia, the world is at your fingertips!
Facts & Figures
- 80 different nationalities
- 210 partner universities around the world
- 25% of students are international
- 55% of permanent Faculty are international
- 89.4% of graduates secure a job within 6 months of graduation
Vocational Integration Survey 2018 carried out by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles
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Choose one of Excelia’s 5 programmes offered on an English Track, giving you the opportunity of an international career
Excelia offers 5 programmes that are 100% in English, enabling students to target a vast array of international career opportunities.
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BBA International
This 4-year programme involves 2 years of study in France and 2 years spent abroad. This international Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) follows the tradition of the Anglo-Saxon Bachelor with Honours programmes. The programme is triple accredited with EQUIS, AACSB and CEFDG, and is State-certified with a VISA from MESRI, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. -
Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management
This 3-year programme has a highly international focus and can be personalised, offering students the opportunity for global experiences through academic expatriation, numerous internships, and their Humacité© and Climacité© projects. -
Master in Management
This flagship programme at Excelia is a 5 year programme which places internationalisation at the heart of the curriculum. With internships abroad and academic expatriation, the Master in Management educates students to become managers capable of operating in complex international environments. This Master programme is offered by Excelia Business School which is part of the 1% of the world’s elite group of Business Schools boasting the ‘Triple Crown’ of EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations. -
MSc in Tourism Projects & Innovation
This 15-month programme leads to a Master of Science qualification, equivalent to 5 years of post-High School education. It offers students all the operational and strategic skills needed to understand international tourism so as to become managers in the international arena. -
MSc in International Business Management
This programme educates students to become future managers capable of supporting companies in the development of their international business operations (Import-Export, Marketing, International Logistics, etc.). It is a 15-month programme, starting in September and ending in December of the following year.
Exploring innovative approaches to education through Learning by Doing (LBD)
Pedagogical innovation is one of Excelia’s key features. At Excelia, our educational approaches are based on ‘Learning by Doing’, an active and collaborative approach to learning which aims to develop autonomy, a sense of initiative, as well as a desire to work as a team. These are some of the most sought-after skills, which are essential for a successful business career. As a pioneering group, Excelia has even created immersive learning experiences in its own Metaverse, the XL Factory. Although lectures and traditional tutorials are still very much a part of the education we offer, many of the lessons are taught in an interactive and ludic way, ensuring that students participate in their learning process. You will undertake team work in small groups, carry out case studies, simulations and challenges so as to develop your ability to adapt to different multicultural environments.
Acquiring professional skills through involvement in Excelia’s vibrant clubs and associations, and through international solidarity and humanitarian initiatives
Joining Excelia means experiencing and participating in a variety of stimulating and rewarding projects involving human relations. There is no shortage of opportunities to get involved in association-based and solidarity projects on an international level. These include Humacité©, a voluntary humanitarian project, and Climacité©, a project to explore and understand the challenges of environmental protection and climate change, both of which can be carried out in France or abroad. These highly educational and rewarding projects promote a number of skills including teamwork, mutual understanding, self-improvement and communication.
Focussing on Entrepreneurship whilst studying
At Excelia, entrepreneurship has an important place, gaining momentum every year. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and dream of setting up your own business, then Excelia is the perfect place for you as we educate our students in company creation! We offer students the opportunity to join our incubator on campus to create their own company, in addition to many other initiatives to encourage and assist start-ups such as business creation challenges and mentoring, along with a choice of specialisations offered towards the end of each study programme.
Choosing academic excellence: international accreditations, certifications and quality labels.
Excelia Business School boasts the highly coveted ‘Triple crown’: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA… three prestigious international accreditations held by only a few schools in France.
- EQUIS (European QUality Improvement System): A European accreditation rewarding schools for their innovative pedagogy, the quality of their teaching, corporate relations and their international dimension.
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business): This prestigious American accreditation guarantees the quality of teaching, the high standard of student support and guidance, and a highly qualified teaching Faculty.
- AMBA (Association of MBAs): This British accreditation is a guarantee of quality for the best MBAs (Masters of Business Administration). It also applies to Master programmes, MBMs (Masters of Business and Management) and DBAs (Doctorates of Business Administration).
Studying in France: a unique quality of life
If you are looking to experience the French way of life and enjoy the best possible study conditions, then look no further than Excelia, which holds the Bienvenue en France Label (Welcome to France Label), held by only 11 business and management schools in the whole of France. This Label proves that Excelia meets the international quality standard set for the welcoming of foreign students in French higher education establishments, covering the quality of its facilities, its study programmes, its pedagogical support, accommodation, life on campus, and the follow-up offered to international students after graduation. Excelia also offers the opportunity to pursue a multi-campus programme, with each year of study taking place on a different campus: La Rochelle, Tours, Orleans and Paris. Here’s a quick look of our campuses!
La Rochelle: Excelia’s campus in La Rochelle is just a stone’s throw from the ocean! You will be studying in a dynamic and innovative city that attracts many start-ups and is home to some 10,000 students. La Rochelle is located in the middle of the triangle of Nantes, Paris and Bordeaux, and has an airport with international flights to London, Dublin and Porto.
Tours: Studying at Excelia in Tours means enjoying an exceptional setting right in the heart of the Loire Valley, a region designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Tours is a modern and innovative student city, and is home to many start-ups in the digital sector located in the French Tech Loire Valley. You can reach Paris by train in just one hour, and London, Dublin and Porto are just a few hours away thanks to flights from Tours Val de Loire airport.
Orleans: Excelia’s campus in Orleans is located just a 15-minute walk from the city centre, near the banks of the River Loire. Orleans is home to Cosmetic Valley, a centre of excellence dedicated to the cosmetics and perfume industry, where renowned companies such as Dior, Gemey, Shiseido, Orlane and Caudalie are based. Studying in Orleans greatly increases your chances of securing an internship as Paris can be reached by train in just 1 hour.
Paris: Studying on Excelia’s campus in Paris means being immersed in the city of fashion, gastronomy, culture and academic excellence. As a cosmopolitan city, Paris is home to many international companies, which offer numerous opportunities for internships during your studies as well as employment prospects after graduation.
Benefit from personalised support and guidance, and get involved in school life
At Excelia, there is no such thing as anonymity! Each student is supported, encouraged, listened to and guided throughout their studies. More than 40 members of our personnel are dedicated to international students and are located on our 4 campuses in France as well as in our offices around the globe. They are on hand to provide students with individual help with administrative and academic matters, from the time they apply for Excelia right up until graduation, and beyond! Unlike universities, our lecturers and administrative teams are available to students on the school premises at all times. This personalised support is particularly reassuring for international students who are often far from home. We even organise videoconference meetings with parents.
Acquiring all the necessary tools for a smooth start to your professional life
In addition to developing professional skills, Excelia is committed to ensuring its students embark on their career with all the necessary Soft Skills. Developing strong interpersonal skills is an important part of this, in order to interact and work with others in a variety of environments. Excelia offers a number of personal development initiatives to help students secure employment: CV and cover letter workshops, coaching, preparation for academic expatriation, etc. Other specific events dedicated to vocational integration, such as lectures, seminars, and job dating, are also organised.
Networking with Alumni around the globe
It is a proven fact that networking is one of the most effective ways to find a job. At Excelia, you will be joining a network of Alumni who will help you in any way they can… a valuable advantage to boost your career! Our 40,000 French and international Alumni have developed a network comprising many corporate partners around the world. They are fully committed to the development and influence of our group internationally, and will assist you in securing an internship or finding a job.
As you can see, studying at a business and management school opens many doors in terms of careers in France or abroad. Choosing Excelia means maximising your chances of success!
