Why choose France

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🇫🇷 Destination France

Study at Excelia and in France,
the perfect combination for success!

Join a triple-accredited school in the heart of Europe and benefit from a unique academic and cultural experience.

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300K+
International students
welcomed each year
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4th
Global host country
for mobile students
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26
Schengen countries accessible
with a single visa
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250M
French speakers
worldwide

A globally recognised education system

France offers one of the best higher education systems in the world, with schools featured in the most prestigious rankings.

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International rankings

Excelia features every year in the Financial Times, QS, Le Moci and The Economist rankings.

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Triple accreditation

AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA: Excelia is part of the top 1% of Business Schools worldwide.

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Research excellence

Recognised laboratories and research centres that contribute to innovation and knowledge.

Paris, the City of Light

Capital of fashion, gastronomy, art de vivre and luxury. Paris shines and has played a leading role in European history since the Middle Ages.

A city with exceptional architectural heritage that has never been destroyed, offering a unique accumulation of monuments and an incomparable charm.

🎨 Art & Culture 👗 Fashion & Luxury 🍷 Gastronomy 🏛️ Architecture
Paris - Eiffel Tower
✨ Most visited city in the world
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In the heart of Europe

Ideally located, France is an essential crossroads of the Old Continent, allowing easy travel within the 26 Schengen Area countries with a single visa.

France boasts unique landscapes, a varied historical and cultural heritage, and is open to the seas (Atlantic, Mediterranean) and neighbouring countries.

  • Paris CDG: 6th largest airport worldwide
  • High-speed rail to all of Europe
  • 26 Schengen countries accessible
  • Euro as common currency
  • Extensive motorway network
  • Varied and unique landscapes

An exceptional quality of life

France offers its residents an outstanding quality of life, combining cultural richness with first-class services.

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Healthcare system

Benefit from one of the best healthcare systems in the world, to which international students are required to subscribe.

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Cultural richness

40 UNESCO sites, world-renowned museums, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.

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French gastronomy

Culinary heritage inscribed on the UNESCO list, from local markets to Michelin-starred restaurants.

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Modern transport

High-speed trains, underground systems, buses and bike-sharing schemes: getting around France is simple and efficient.

🌍 French, a global language

Studying in France is an opportunity to learn or perfect your French and join 250 million French speakers worldwide.

🏅 Olympic language 🇺🇳 UN language 🇪🇺 Official EU language 💼 Business language

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