Why Study In France

World Class Business Schools

Embrace France

Renowned for its history and cuisine, France is equally celebrated for its robust business education landscape.

Some 19 business schools in France, including EMLYON Business School, EDHEC, ESSEC Business School, NEOMA and GRENOBLE School of Management, have earned the Triple Crown, accreditation of their status by the three major accrediting bodies for business education.

Studying business in France is more than just working in diverse teams and doing hands-on projects. It’s about living in one of the world’s most inspiring countries. Students gain a top-tier education, expand their cultural horizons, and immerse themselves in an innovative ecosystem that equips them for global careers.

Whether you’re walking the historic streets of Lyon or Nice, collaborating in a start-up incubator in the Silicon Valley of France, Grenoble, or networking with global business leaders in Paris, France offers an experience that blends tradition, modernity, and forward-thinking excellence. If you have ever dreamt of mastering global markets, understanding the secrets of luxury branding, learning the ins and outs of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy, or joining one of France’s dynamic start-up ecosystems, you need to know about studying business in this vibrant country

Grande École Programs
Exclusive, rigorous, and competitive, these programs are unique to France and prepare students for leadership roles across industries.
Global Exposure
Many programs are taught in English, welcoming international students and encouraging cross-cultural collaboration.
Internships And Partnerships
France’s business schools have strong ties to corporations, both local and international, ensuring real-world learning through internships, case studies, and corporate projects.
Focus On Entrepreneurship
Institutions such as ESSEC and EDHEC emphasize innovation and start-up incubation, supporting students in launching their ventures.
For Aspiring Business Professionals
The combination of theoretical excellence and practical training makes France a launchpad for ambitious careers worldwide.

John A. Byrne | Poets&Quants

Why Study In France?

Because the country boasts many world-class business schools with global-minded students & superb programs

Nearly a century ago, the legendary American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald made this astute observation about a country he loved and once lived in. "France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older—intelligence and good manners."

That notion is as true today as it was many years ago and can readily apply to international students who travel to France to study business. The country has long been a top destination for globally-minded students seeking world-class education, a truly unique cultural immersion, and opportunities for innovation. Renowned for its his, and cuisine, France is equally celebrated for its robust business education landscape.

EDHEC Business School

Lille, Nice, Paris

Founded in Lille in 1906 by entrepreneurs attached to humanist values, some 35% of the school’s 8,600 students are international, representing 110 nationalities.

EMLYON

Lyon, Paris, Shanghai and Mumbai

EMLYON draws on a network of 220 international academic partners and leads a community of 45,000 alumni in 130 different countries.

ESSEC Business School

Paris, Rabat, Singapore

ESSEC has 222 partner schools and universities, in 49 countries, with more than 71,000 ESSEC alumni members who span five continents, in over 85 countries.

GRENOBLE

GEM Sémard - Grenoble, Paris, GEM Labs - Grenoble

GRENOBLE is the school of educational journeys at the heart of science and transition.

NEOMA Business School

Reims, Rouen, Paris

Transform the challenges posed by digital acceleration and climate change into development opportunities that benefit organizations and impact society with NEOMA.