Excelia Business School
81%
Of 2025 graduates find their first job in less than 2 months
78%
Of master's graduates are on a permanent contract (CDI) from their first job
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From India to Excelia
From India to France: join a Top 1% world business school
Study in France for Indian students: top-ranked master's programmes, high employability, and recognised degrees across 6 French campuses.
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FOUR EXCELIA SCHOOLS
Four schools, one ambition: your success
Business, communication, hospitality & tourism and engineering: choose your path within one internationally accredited group, with 6 campuses across France.
7,800
Students
53,000
Alumni worldwide
Top 1%
Business schools
6
Campuses in France
Why Excelia
10 reasons families choose Excelia
A school with global rankings, intimate campuses, and a team that speaks your language — literally.
01
Top 1% of business schools
Excelia Business School ranks among the world's top 1% of business schools.
Academic excellence
- 02
Quadruple-accredited
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA and EFMD Accredited — recognised by employers worldwide.
- 03
Bachelor to DBA
BBA, Master, MSc and Doctorate — a path for every ambition.
- 04
Taught in English
Most international programmes are fully delivered in English.
Career & network
- 05
Career-driven
Strong industry ties, mandatory internships, dedicated careers team.
- 06
53,000 alumni
A powerful international network opening doors across continents.
- 07
Sustainability leader
Social and environmental responsibility woven into every programme.
Life in France
- 08
80+ nationalities
A truly international community on every campus.
- 09
6 campuses in France
Paris, La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans, Aix-en-Provence and Angers — six cities to explore.
- 10
Dedicated India team
Guiding you and your family from first question to first day on campus.
Discover Excelia
Step inside Excelia in 90 seconds
A quick look at our campuses, students and the experience that awaits you in France.
Rankings & accreditations
Recognised excellence, internationally
Top 1%
World's best business schools
Quadruple accreditation AACSB · EQUIS · AMBA · EFMD Accredited
#45
Best Master in Management in the World
Financial Times 2026
#4
4 Masters of Science feature in this leading international ranking.
QS Business Masters 2026
#1
Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer
Speak & Act 2026
Programmes
Find the programme for your ambition
From BBA to MSc and doctorate — with master-level programmes leading the way: the Master in Management and our MScs are the most requested paths among Indian students.
Find your match
13 of 13 programmes
Entry level
Study domain
Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc International Business Management
A specialised MSc preparing for international management careers.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MasterMaster in Management (PGE) — Postgraduate entry
Excelia's flagship Master in Management, with direct entry for postgraduate profiles.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc International Corporate Finance
A specialised MSc in corporate finance for international careers.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc Sustainable Finance
A specialised MSc combining finance and sustainability.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MSc · Paris campus, taught in EnglishMSc AI, Data & Business Analytics
A specialised MSc in artificial intelligence, data and business analytics, on the Paris campus in English. Programme page coming soon.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc Marketing & Business Intelligence
A specialised MSc in marketing and business intelligence.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management
A specialised MSc in sustainable and global supply chain management.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MScMSc Cybersecurity — ESAIP
A specialised MSc in cybersecurity and data science delivered by ESAIP, Excelia's partner engineering school.
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Popular for mastersBac+5 · MasterMaster in Management (PGE) — Undergraduate entry
Excelia's flagship Master in Management, entering after your undergraduate studies.
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Bac+4 · 4 yearsBBA International
A four-year international bachelor designed for global careers in management and business.
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Bac+3 · BachelorBachelor in Hospitality — Hotel Management track
A hospitality bachelor focused on hotel management and the international hotel industry.
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Bac+3 · BachelorBachelor in Hospitality — Tourism track
A hospitality bachelor focused on tourism management and international travel.
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DoctorateDBA — Doctorate of Business Administration
A doctoral programme for senior professionals seeking research-driven impact.
Learn moreOur campuses
6 campuses across France
Choose the city that matches your programme and lifestyle — each campus offers a unique student experience in France.
La Rochelle
La Rochelle
The historic flagship campus on France's Atlantic coast — home to Business, Communication, Hotel & Tourism schools.
- Full English-taught tracks
- Sunny ocean-side lifestyle
- Most affordable living costs
- 30% international students
Tours
Tours
A vibrant student city in the Loire Valley, blending heritage and innovation.
- UNESCO world heritage city
- Compact, walkable campus
- 1h15 TGV to Paris & airports
- Warm, tight-knit student vibe
Orléans
Orléans
Close to Paris, a dynamic campus focused on business, marketing and management.
- Under 1 hour from Paris
- Paris-level jobs, lower rent
- Business & marketing hub
- Fast access to CDG & Orly
Paris
Paris
Located in the heart of the French capital — perfect for programmes connected to international business.
- Global business epicentre
- Unlimited internships
- Direct airport connections
- Thriving international network
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence
A sunny Mediterranean campus in one of France's most loved student cities.
- Warm Mediterranean lifestyle
- Marseille airport & TGV nearby
- Charming, walkable old town
- Major southern student city
Angers
Angers
A green, welcoming Loire Valley city — home to our engineering partner ESAIP.
- ESAIP engineering campus
- TGV to Paris in under 1h30
- One of France's greenest cities
- Affordable living costs
Careers & employability
Graduate ready for the job market
Excelia graduates move quickly into their careers, supported by corporate partnerships, internships and a dedicated careers team.
Excelia Hotel & Tourism School
85%
Are in a job 6 months after graduating
90%
Employment rate for Bachelor in Tourism & Hospitality Management graduates
In their words
Indian students share their journey
Scholarships & funding
Make your budget work
Scholarships, education loans and a clear cost simulator help you plan your investment with confidence. Exact amounts and eligibility are confirmed by our admissions team.
Merit-based Scholarship
€2,000
A €2,000 scholarship for academic excellence
This scholarship is granted to students who have proven academic excellence, an impressive track record along with extra-curricular activities, a clear professional goal and motivation to study at Excelia.
Indicative ₹ 2,12,253 (≈ 2.1 lakh) at the ECB rate of 21 October 2026. Exchange rates move — this is an estimate, not a quoted amount.
Who it is awarded to
- Proven academic excellence
- An impressive track record with extra-curricular activities
- A clear professional goal
- Motivation to study at Excelia
Last verified: October 2026
Early Enrolment Scholarship
5%
off first-year tuition fees
A 5% discount on first-year tuition fees, offered to students who complete the entire application process within the given deadlines.
- Application
- Admission interview
- Payment of the deposit
Deadline for applying: 30 May 2027
Last verified: October 2026
Excelia Merit-based Scholarship
A €2,000 scholarship awarded for academic excellence, a strong track record, a clear professional goal and motivation to study at Excelia.
Education loans
Many Indian banks finance studies abroad. Talk to your bank early about timelines.
Estimate your study budget
Estimate tuition and living costs with Excelia's official cost simulator.
Cost of studying in France
Tuition fees, living expenses and additional costs explained.
Frequently asked
Your questions, answered
Your next step
Ready to take the next step?
Talk to our India team, explore programmes or start your application whenever you feel ready.