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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.

  • Excelia Business School
  • Excelia Hotel & Tourism School
  • Excelia Communication School
  • ESAIP Engineering School — Excelia partner school

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

  1. 02

    Quadruple-accredited

    AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA and EFMD Accredited — recognised by employers worldwide.

  2. 03

    Bachelor to DBA

    BBA, Master, MSc and Doctorate — a path for every ambition.

  3. 04

    Taught in English

    Most international programmes are fully delivered in English.

Career & network

  1. 05

    Career-driven

    Strong industry ties, mandatory internships, dedicated careers team.

  2. 06

    53,000 alumni

    A powerful international network opening doors across continents.

  3. 07

    Sustainability leader

    Social and environmental responsibility woven into every programme.

Life in France

  1. 08

    80+ nationalities

    A truly international community on every campus.

  2. 09

    6 campuses in France

    Paris, La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans, Aix-en-Provence and Angers — six cities to explore.

  3. 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

MSc International Business ManagementPopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc International Business Management

A specialised MSc preparing for international management careers.

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Master in Management (PGE) — Postgraduate entryPopular for mastersBac+5 · Master

Master in Management (PGE) — Postgraduate entry

Excelia's flagship Master in Management, with direct entry for postgraduate profiles.

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MSc International Corporate FinancePopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc International Corporate Finance

A specialised MSc in corporate finance for international careers.

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MSc Sustainable FinancePopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc Sustainable Finance

A specialised MSc combining finance and sustainability.

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MSc AI, Data & Business AnalyticsPopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc · Paris campus, taught in English

MSc AI, Data & Business Analytics

A specialised MSc in artificial intelligence, data and business analytics, on the Paris campus in English. Programme page coming soon.

Programme page coming soon
MSc Marketing & Business IntelligencePopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc Marketing & Business Intelligence

A specialised MSc in marketing and business intelligence.

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MSc Sustainable Global Supply Chain ManagementPopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management

A specialised MSc in sustainable and global supply chain management.

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MSc Cybersecurity — ESAIPPopular for mastersBac+5 · MSc

MSc Cybersecurity — ESAIP

A specialised MSc in cybersecurity and data science delivered by ESAIP, Excelia's partner engineering school.

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Master in Management (PGE) — Undergraduate entryPopular for mastersBac+5 · Master

Master in Management (PGE) — Undergraduate entry

Excelia's flagship Master in Management, entering after your undergraduate studies.

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BBA InternationalBac+4 · 4 years

BBA International

A four-year international bachelor designed for global careers in management and business.

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Bachelor in Hospitality — Hotel Management trackBac+3 · Bachelor

Bachelor in Hospitality — Hotel Management track

A hospitality bachelor focused on hotel management and the international hotel industry.

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Bachelor in Hospitality — Tourism trackBac+3 · Bachelor

Bachelor in Hospitality — Tourism track

A hospitality bachelor focused on tourism management and international travel.

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DBA — Doctorate of Business AdministrationDoctorate

DBA — Doctorate of Business Administration

A doctoral programme for senior professionals seeking research-driven impact.

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Our campuses

6 campuses across France

Choose the city that matches your programme and lifestyle — each campus offers a unique student experience in France.

Excelia campus in La Rochelle

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
Excelia campus in Tours

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
Excelia campus in Orléans

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
Excelia campus in Paris

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
Excelia campus in Aix-en-Provence

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
Excelia campus in Angers

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 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

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

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