France is the world's 4th most popular destination for international students, and its higher education programmes continue to attract more and more students. Choose to study at Excelia and in France... the perfect combination for success!
Study at Excelia and in France,
the perfect recipe for success!
Join a triple-accredited school at the heart of Europe and enjoy a unique academic and cultural experience.
welcomed each year
for mobile students
with a single visa
worldwide
An education system recognised worldwide
France offers one of the world’s best higher education systems, with schools featured in the most prestigious rankings.
International rankings
Excelia appears each year in the Financial Times, QS, Le Moci and The Economist rankings.
Triple accreditation
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA: Excelia is among the top 1% of Business Schools worldwide.
Research excellence
Recognised laboratories and research centres contributing to innovation and knowledge.
Paris, the City of Light
Capital of fashion, gastronomy, the art of living and luxury. Paris has shone and played a leading role in Europe’s history since the Middle Ages.
A city with exceptional architectural heritage that has never been destroyed, offering an unparalleled concentration of monuments and a distinctive character.

At the heart of Europe
Ideally located, France is a key crossroads in the Old Continent, making it easy to travel within the 26 countries of the Schengen Area with a single visa.
France boasts unique landscapes, a rich and varied historical and cultural heritage, and open access to the seas (Atlantic, Mediterranean) as well as neighbouring countries.
- Paris CDG: 6th busiest airport worldwide
- TGV links across Europe
- 26 Schengen countries accessible
- Euro as the common currency
- Extensive motorway network
- Diverse and unique landscapes
An exceptional quality of life
France offers its residents an outstanding quality of life, combining cultural richness with top-class services.
Healthcare system
Benefit from one of the world’s best healthcare systems, which international students are required to subscribe to.
Cultural richness
40 UNESCO sites, world-renowned museums, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
French gastronomy
UNESCO-listed culinary heritage, from local markets to Michelin-starred restaurants.
Modern transport
TGV, metro, buses and bike sharing: getting around France is simple and efficient.
🌍 French, a global language
Studying in France is the perfect opportunity to learn French or improve your skills, and to join 250 million French speakers worldwide.
Excelia, partner of Campus France
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