Founded in 1900, Audencia Business School is one of the best management schools in Europe. The EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA international accreditations added to the positive evaluation by AERES (the French agency that rates research and higher education) underline a commitment to teaching excellence.
Audencia Business Schoolis a member of France'selite Grande École highereducation institutions and isrankedamong the top 50 business schools in the world for several of its programs.
Founded in 1900 in Nantes, Audencia trains and supports innovative, responsible leaders withhybridskillswhomake a positive contribution to the major challenges facingourorganizations, oursocieties and ourplanet. In co-creationwithits stakeholders, Audencia produces and disseminatesknowledgethat has an impact on the content of its training courses, on business practices and on society as a whole. Withcampuses in France, China, Brazil and Australia, itwelcomesaround 7,800 students of more than 120 nationalities.
Audencia is one of the leading business schools in France. Highlyranked and with major international accreditations, the school places sustainable development at the heart of its programs, research and operations. The Audencia communityisbold, interdisciplinary, international and collaborative. As a result, the schoolis a key launching pad for international business careers: Audencia preparesstudentswith the skills and mindset to thrive in today’s – and tomorrow’s – dynamic business landscape.
One of the most beautiful campuses in France
The campus was created with the quality of the learning environment in mind.
An 1140 m2, multimedia library, open 76 hours weekly, 15,000 books and databases, 500 French and English-language journals, and Wi-Fi access.
A financial trading room with access to a range of services usually reserved for finance professionals.
Clubs and associations: Student life at Audencia is particularly rich. In their free time, students can take part in a variety of activities with a focus on business, finance, sport, music, culture, humanitarian aid, or international issues. There are around 30 student clubs on campus.
Guest rooms on campus for visitors.
Accommodation: A special database on the student Intranet provides information about available rooms in student residences, studios/flats, or private lodgings with families. Every international student coming to Audencia can rely on a dedicated international liaison team that guarantees each student will find accommodation.
Campus Net, a virtual platform that allows students to access their course timetable, e-mail, work files, and course details.
Saint-Nazaire campus facilities, dedicated to teaching and research in purchasing and supply chain management.
Audencia’s main campus in Nantes is one of the most beautiful in France. We designed it specifically to give you a high-quality learning environment. We are housed in a 23,000m² purpose-built campus opposite the University of Nantes, so student life here is bustling. We also have campuses in Paris, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu.
You have a lot of options, including rooms in student residencies; homestays with local families; and private apartments, studios and flats. We have a housing platform that will give you information on what’s available.
Scholarships: One of the most important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost. Fortunately, there are many options available to help students fund their master's program. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out what scholarships from around the world might be available to you and how to apply.
Funding:
Unlock your potential with Audencia Scholarships. These financial aid opportunities empower students to pursue their academic and career goals.
Audencia Business School is a top-ranked Grande École recognized by the French Ministry of Education. The Grandes Ecoles are considered the pinnacle of business education in France. Audencia is one of the oldest business schools in Europe with 120 years of history. The school has established itself as one of the top management schools in Europe and received its first EQUIS accreditation in 1998.
Audencia is one of only 1% of institutions worldwide to receive triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA for a maximum of 5 years, reflecting its commitment to teaching excellence.
Audencia Business School is among the best management schools in Europe, with programs consistently ranked among the top in the world by the Financial Times and The Economist. The School is ranked first among French business schools in terms of student happiness by the HappyAtSchool 2024 ranking.
Rankings at a glance:
30th Financial Times World Ranking (2024)
Nantes Top 10 Cities by Quality of Life (Oxford Economics)
1st Happy at School ranking (2024)
Master in Management-Engineering 40th in the world, 10th in France (QS World University Rankings)
International MBA 77th in the world (2024, Financial Times)
Students at Audencia Business School come from all over the world – 87 countries, to be exact! We’re a diverse group of people with a few important things in common: we’re motivated, creative, optimistic and absolutely in love with our campus, community and city – our home.
Studying at Audencia Business School in Nantes is a great way to experience the best of both worlds: vibrant cities with a rich history and culture, and a world-class business school with a strong reputation. The campuses are all in well-connected locations, and they offer a variety of facilities and amenities to support student learning and development.
Historically located in Nantes, one of the 5 most attractive and dynamic cities in France, less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and two hours from Paris. Enjoy a unique student experience in Nantes that combines knowledge, culture and quality of life. Studying in Nantes offers a unique experience with its lively atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Audencia has three campuses in Nantes. Our Nantes campus is located next to the scenic Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many castles and pretty towns to explore. Audencia has three campuses in Nantes.
Since 2013, Audencia has been based in Paris. A destination on many travelers' bucket lists, the City of Lights offers an academic and cultural experience for students. Come and immerse yourself in an exceptional academic adventure in the heart of innovation and diversity. Paris has one of the richest artistic, cultural, intellectual, artistic and gastronomic scenes in the world.
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