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Excelia is consistently recognised in national and international rankings, showing constant progression, which not only endorses the quality of its programmes but also ensures excellent employment prospects for graduates.
Discover a selection of national and international rankings that reflect the quality of our programmes, our commitment and the student experience.
Key Highlights
The key results at a glance. Details by school and by programme are available just below.
L'Étudiant 2026 – Post-A-level Business Schools
4th place out of 15 ranked schools
L'Étudiant analysed 15 post-A-level business schools. Excelia Business School's Grande École Programme ranks 4th.
QS Business Masters 2026
QS has unveiled its Business Masters Rankings, in which Excelia Business School once again performs strongly. 4 programmes from Excelia Business School feature in this leading international ranking.
THE Impact Rankings 2025
Excelia enters the Times Higher Education IMPACT world ranking for the first time in its history, positioning itself as the 2nd French Management school for CSR.
Financial Times 2025 (MiM)
3rd place out of 100 ranked schools
12th place among ranked French schools
Excelia Business School features among the best Masters in Management in the Financial Times. It climbs to 39th place among the 100 ranked business schools. It thus ranks 12th among French management schools featured in the ranking.
HappyAtSchool® CSR 2025
Excelia Business School has secured 5th place in the HappyAtSchool® special CSR ranking, in the Business School category.
Le Point 2026 – Business Schools
3rd place among post-A-level programmes
7th place among four-year bachelor's programmes
Its Grande École Programme confirms its position as the 3rd post-A-level programme in France. Its International BBA also ranks 7th among four-year bachelor's programmes.
Excelia Business School is also ranked in the TOP 10 most committed schools for the ecological transition.
Challenges 2025: 12th place
Challenges magazine has published its 2025 business school ranking in which Excelia Business School's programmes stand out particularly:
Business school ranking: Excelia Business School 12th (post-preparatory).
Rankings by school
Explore the rankings and league tables by school and by programme.
Excelia Business School
Excelia Business School in the rankings: discover its positions in France and internationally below.
Financial Times Top European Business Schools 2025
Excelia Business School climbs to 56th place and confirms its position in the French top 13.
This league table is based on the results of European institutions across all rankings (MBA, EMBA, Masters in Management and Executive Education) from the Financial Times.
ChangeNOW x Les Echos Start
10th / 60 institutions: commitment to ecological and social transition.
Excelia Business School ranks 10th among the most committed schools for ecological and social transition. Excelia Business School performs particularly strongly on its programmes prioritising environmental and social issues, its strategies making it an exemplary school in the field of CSR, and its CSR policies promoting diversity and equal opportunities.
Financial Times Custom Executive Education 2025
Excelia Business School ranks 43rd worldwide out of 95 ranked schools this year and retains its place in the top 15 French management schools featured in this edition.
Speak & Act 2026: 1st place
Speak and Act is committed through its "Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer" ranking to shining a light on educational institutions that offer the best student experience, based on student feedback.
In this 2026 edition, Excelia Business School takes 1st place on the podium.
Figaro Étudiant 2025
Excelia Business School gains a place in the Figaro Étudiant 2025 Business School Ranking, securing 15th place in the overall ranking.
HappyAtSchool®
2024: 6th (student experience).
This ranking assesses the quality of the student experience and highlights the schools where students thrive.
Women 2023: Top 10.
This ranking assesses the schools offering the best student experience for women.
Positive Impact Rating (PIR)
Level 4/5 "Transforming": Global Top 50.
In its first participation in the global Positive Impact Rating for business schools (PIR), Excelia Business School positions itself among the world's leading schools for its positive impact on the planet, gaining direct entry to the demanding level 4 out of 5 "Transforming".
Ranked Programmes
Bachelor in Business
Eduniversal 2026
1st / 25 – Negotiation, Sales, Commerce, Distribution.
The Bachelor in Business features in the Eduniversal 2026 ranking of the best Bachelors in Negotiation, Sales, Commerce and Distribution. Once again this year, the programme is ranked 1st out of 25 — a genuine recognition of both academic and professional quality.
Le Parisien 2025
6th / 48 – Bachelor Programme Rankings.
This ranking attests to the academic excellence of the Bachelor in Business as well as its strong preparation — both academic and practical — for entering the workforce or continuing into further study.
Speak & Act – Happiness Barometer
3rd / 20 – Best School Experience (2026 edition).
Speak & Act is committed through its "Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer" ranking to shining a light on educational institutions that offer the best student experience, based on student feedback.
International BBA
Challenges 2025
Challenges magazine has just published its 2025 business school ranking, in which Excelia Business School's programmes stand out particularly: our International BBA is no exception, entering the top 5 of the four-year post-A-level school rankings.
Le Point 2026 – Business Schools
7th place
The International BBA from Excelia Business School holds 7th place among four-year bachelor's programmes.
Grande École Programme
Le Point 2026 – Business Schools
3rd place
The Le Point 2026 Rankings confirm the PGE's position in the top 15 Grande École programmes and holds 3rd place among post-A-level programmes in France.
Financial Times 2025 (MiM)
39th worldwide – 12th in France.
Excelia Business School features among the best Masters in Management in the Financial Times. It climbs to 39th place among the 100 ranked business schools.
It thus ranks 12th among French management schools featured in this edition.
L'Étudiant 2026 – Post-A-level Business Schools
4th place out of 15 ranked schools
L'Étudiant analysed 15 post-A-level business schools. Excelia Business School's Grande École Programme ranks 4th.
Le Figaro Étudiant
The Grande École Programme from Excelia Business School ranks 15th post-preparatory, 4th post-A-level.
Le Parisien Étudiant 2025
Le Parisien Étudiant has released its 2025 Business School ranking in which our programme gains 2 places, ranking 12th post-preparatory.
Masters of Science (MSc)
QS Ranking 2026
QS 2026 has unveiled its Business Masters Rankings, in which Excelia Business School once again performs strongly. Four programmes feature in this leading international ranking.
Excelia Business School's programmes hold the following global positions:
MSc in Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management: 7th among French schools.
MSc in Digital Marketing: 17th among French schools.
MSc in Audit and Consultancy: 14th among French schools.
The Master in Management ranks 17th Grande École Programme among French schools.
The QS ranking recognises the diversity and internationalisation of the teaching staff and student body at Excelia Business School.
Speak & Act: 7th/20
Speak and Act is committed through its "Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer" ranking to shining a light on educational institutions that offer the best student experience, based on student feedback.
In this 2026 edition, the Bac+5 Masters of Science programmes at Excelia Business School rank in 7th place on the podium.
Eduniversal 2025
Excelia Business School's Masters of Science feature in the Eduniversal 2025 ranking.
This ranking is a genuine recognition of both academic and professional quality.
Awarded Masters: Audit & Consulting (9th), Event Marketing (8th), Sustainable Development (25th), Banking (22nd), Tourism & Events (3rd).
Excelia Hotel & Tourism School
Find all of Excelia Hotel & Tourism School's positions in national and international rankings below.
QS World University Ranking 2025
Rank 101-150 out of 1,559 ranked institutions
The QS international ranking assesses various criteria of excellence, including the academic reputation of universities and higher education institutions, as well as the reputation of their graduates among employers.
Among the 1,559 ranked institutions across 55 individual disciplines:
Excelia positions itself in the global band of 101-150 for the category "Hospitality & Leisure Management".
Eduniversal 2026 – Tourism Bachelor
2nd place out of 10 ranked schools
The Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Tourism Management and Hotel Management pathways) features in the Eduniversal 2026 ranking of the best Tourism Bachelors. This year, the programme is ranked 2nd place — a genuine recognition of both academic and professional quality.
Speak & Act 2026 – Best School Experience
1st place out of 17 ranked schools
Speak and Act is committed through its "Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer" ranking to shining a light on educational institutions that offer the best student experience, based on student feedback. In this 2026 edition, Excelia Hotel & Tourism School takes 1st place on the podium.
Excelia Communication School
See Excelia Communication School's rankings in the leading media outlets below.
Le Figaro Étudiant 2025 – Communication Schools
12th place out of 18 ranked schools
Le Figaro Étudiant publishes its first ranking of the best communication schools in France: Excelia stands out with a promising 12th place.
Speak & Act 2026 – Best School Experience
3rd place out of 18 ranked schools
Speak and Act is committed through its "Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer" ranking to shining a light on educational institutions that offer the best student experience, based on student feedback.
In this 2026 edition, Excelia Communication School takes 3rd place on the podium.
HappyIndexAtSchool® 2026 – Graduate Focus, specialist schools where students thrive
3rd Best Bachelor
2nd Best Master of Science (MSc)
This ranking is based on student reviews from higher education students assessing the quality of their student experience and highlights the schools where students thrive.
Eduniversal 2026 – Bachelor in Digital Communication, Community Management & Social Media
5th place out of 10 ranked schools
The Bachelor in Communication and Digital Strategies at Excelia Communication School holds 5th place out of 10 in the "Bachelor in Digital Communication, Community Management & Social Media" ranking.
FAQ about Excelia and its rankings
- Is Excelia a good school?
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Excelia is recognised as a school of excellence, consistently distinguished in national and international rankings. Its strong progression in league tables such as the Financial Times (39th worldwide), HappyAtSchool® (5th place CSR) and Speak and Act (1st place) reflects the quality of its teaching. The institution stands out for its personalised support, its CSR commitment (2nd French Management school according to Times Higher Education) and its innovative pedagogy, ensuring excellent employability for its graduates.
- What is Excelia's ranking in 2025?
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In 2025, Excelia delivers remarkable results with strong progress across several prestigious rankings. The school ranks 39th in the Financial Times for its Grande École Programme (12th among French schools), 11th post-preparatory and 2nd post-A-level according to L'Étudiant, and 15th in the overall Figaro Étudiant ranking. Its Bachelor in Business ranks 1st in the Eduniversal ranking, whilst the International BBA holds 7th place according to Le Point.
- Excelia fees: what tuition costs should I expect?
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Tuition fees vary depending on the chosen programme and level of study. To help with financial planning, Excelia offers a simulator to estimate the precise budget required, including tuition fees, accommodation and transport. Discover all funding solutions here.
- Is Excelia Business School well ranked for post-A-level entry?
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Excelia Business School excels particularly in post-A-level programmes. Its Grande École Programme ranks 2nd among post-A-level programmes according to L'Étudiant 2025 and 4th according to Le Figaro Étudiant. The Bachelor in Business ranks 1st in the Eduniversal 2025 ranking and 6th according to Le Parisien. The International BBA ranks 7th among four-year bachelor's programmes according to Le Point.
