Why choose France

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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!

🇫🇷 Destination France

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.

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300K+
International students
welcomed each year
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4th
Worldwide 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

An education system recognised worldwide

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

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International rankings

Excelia appears each year in the Financial Times, QS, Le Moci and The Economist rankings.

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Triple accreditation

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

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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.

🎨 Art & Culture 👗 Fashion & Luxury 🍷 Gastronomy 🏛️ Architecture
Paris - Eiffel Tower
✨ The world’s most visited city
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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.

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Healthcare system

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

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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

UNESCO-listed culinary heritage, from local markets to Michelin-starred restaurants.

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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.

🏅 Olympic language 🇺🇳 UN language 🇪🇺 Official EU language 💼 Language of business

Excelia, partner of Campus France

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Ready to live the Excelia experience?

Join an international community of over 6,700 students across our campuses in La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans and Paris.

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