Applying to Excelia? We’re sure you have quite a few questions you’d like to ask… hopefully, you will find the answers below!
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How to contact our International Admissions team
For any questions relating to academic orientation (other than exchange programmes), administrative formalities or even our admissions procedure, you can make an appointment with one of our representatives located either in your local region or in France.
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How to apply via our international admissions procedure
- What are the main steps in our admissions procedure?
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Watch the video below to find out more about the key steps in the admissions procedure if you are a student living outside of France.
- What will I need to do to apply?
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- Complete thhe online application
- Provide proof of current academic level
- Pay an Admissions fee of €50
- Submit CV (optional)
View admissions information video
- Do I need to speak French to be able to apply?
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No, not if you are applying for a programme that is taught in French. The admissions interview is conducted in the language of your chosen study programme (French or English).
- How is the admissions interview carried out?
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Before starting the online admissions interview, you need to make sure that you have a microphone and a camera fitted to your pc/tablet.
Questions are in the form of a video; you have to record your answers online and then submit them. Our admissions panel will then assess your answers.
- Do I need to provide proof of language proficiency?
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• If you are applying for a programme taught in French but your native language is not French, you are required to provide proof of language proficiency by means of an official French language test.
The level required is B2.
• If you are applying for a programme taught in English but your native language is not English, you are required to provide proof of language proficiency by means of an official English language test such as TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, BULATS or other Cambridge exams.
The level required is B2.
NOTE: we also organise our own English and French tests – contact us for more information.
- When will I receive the results of my admissions application?
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You will receive an email within 8 days of your admissions interview.
- When do I need to pay my deposit?
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All the necessary information will be included in your admissions notification. You will need to pay your deposit within 2 weeks of your admissions result. Paying by the deadline indicated entitles you to a 5% discount on the tuition fees of your first year of studies.
To facilitate international payments, Excelia has partnered with the payments platform Flywire, which offers fast, simple and cost-effective bank transfers, as well as real-time payment tracking, and 24/7 multilingual customer support.
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Financing my studies
- Does Excelia offer any scholarships?
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Excelia has applied every year, since 2019, to the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme, presenting its best international Master programme candidates, thus enabling students to obtain a scholarship and benefit from outstanding education.
- How much are the tuition fees?
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Tuition fees depend on the programme you have been accepted onto.
You can find details for each programme on our website.
- How much does everyday living cost?
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Enrolment
- When do Excelia programmes start?
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Excelia offers 2 start dates: January and September. This ensures that we can welcome all high school and university students from both the southern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere. These two start dates are also aimed at students who are looking to change study paths during the course of the academic year.
Whichever date you choose, you will enjoy a very special start to your studies with our Welcome Days events. - When do the remaining tuition fees have to be paid in full?
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To validate enrolment, non-EU students must ensure that all remaining tuition fees are paid in full before the first day of their academic year. Those students from an EU country have the possibility of paying in instalments.
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Life on our campuses
- How can I find accommodation?
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For all our campuses, we advise you to use our online accommodation platform. In partnership with Studapart, this platform gives you access to hundreds of exclusive offers: studio apartments, flat- and house-shares, rooms in private homes, etc. and you will benefit from personalised support throughout your rental period.
- Does Excelia supply ‘proof of accommodation’?
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When sending out admissions results, the International Admissions team will also send you proof of accommodation which will enable you to apply for your visa.
- Clubs and Associations
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Excelia has nearly 60 clubs and associations which will enable you to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment during your studies. All our programmes have been designed to ensure that you have enough time to get involved in one of the clubs or associations. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a truly rewarding experience with strong added value for recruiters. You can choose between sport, communications, international projects, solidarity actions, networks and companies, etc.
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Getting to our campuses
- Where are Excelia campuses?
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Since its creation in 1988, Excelia has continued to expand and is now located in several renowned cities in France, with 4 principal campuses.
To find out more about our campuses, simply click on the cities below to enjoy videos and read detailed descriptions:
- How do I get to Excelia’s principal campuses?
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To facilitate your arrival on campus and to enable you to attend the start-of-year events, here is some practical information about the main means of transport:
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Internships and students jobs
- Will Excelia help me to find an internship?
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Periods of immersion in a company are a definite advantage when it comes to your future career, providing you with valuable professional experience. It will immediately make your application stand out and increase your employability prospects. Specially designated academic advisors are on hand to support and guide you in your search for an internship; they will help you to improve your CV and cover letters. In addition, Excelia gives you access to an online platform with a wide range of internship opportunities. And of course, there's Excelia’s Talent Centre, where you can get precious advice about the corporate world.
- Does my student visa allow me to have a paid job?
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All foreign students have the right to work while studying in France. However, if you are not a national of the European Union, you must be in possession of a ‘student’ residence permit.
French law allows foreign students to work 964 hours a year on a part-time basis, i.e. the equivalent of 60% of the legal working time. (50% for Algerian students, whose status remains defined by the Franco-Algerian Agreement of 27th December 1968). Note that a student job can only provide supplementary income.
