Excelia
in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France()
About
Founded in 1988, Excelia is one of France’s leading higher education institutions, offering Bachelor’s to DBA level programmes in Business, Tourism & Hospitality, and Communication. A member of the prestigious Conférence des Grandes Écoles (France’s equivalent of the Ivy League), Excelia holds the coveted triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA), earned by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. It is also the first French institution to receive UNWTO.
Founded in 1988, Excelia is one of France’s leading higher education institutions, offering Bachelor’s to DBA level programmes in Business, Tourism & Hospitality, and Communication. A member of the prestigious Conférence des Grandes Écoles (France’s equivalent of the Ivy League), Excelia holds the coveted triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA), earned by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. It is also the first French institution to receive UNWTO—tedQual accreditation for excellence in tourism education. Excelia is regularly ranked among the top schools in France and internationally by the Financial Times, The Economist, and QS World University Rankings. Its commitment to internationalisation has also been recognised with the Bienvenue en France label from Campus France, highlighting its strong support for international students. Excelia in Numbers: - 4 campuses: Paris, La Rochelle, Tours, and Orleans - 6,800 students, including 25% international from 80 nationalities - 47 student associations and clubs - 233 partner universities in 57 countries - 47,000 graduates worldwide With a global outlook, strong academic credentials, and a dynamic student experience, Excelia prepares responsible leaders ready to shape the future.
EFMD Equis Accredited
AMBA Accredited
AACSB AccreditedExcelia – Study in France
Higher Education Group · La Rochelle · Tours · Paris · Orléans
80+Nationalities
25%Intl students
233Partner universities
Top 1%Business schools worldwide
7 reasons to choose Excelia
- Full support package – from your home country to campus
- Simplified admin – visa, bank account, housing assistance
- "Bienvenue en France" label – certified school in France
- Welcome Days – 2-day induction + buddy scheme on arrival
- Intercultural life – 47 clubs, events, sport & culture
- Research-active faculty – 55% academics + intl lecturers
- Local representatives – native-language support worldwide
Student journey
- In your home country – meet our rep, application, visa
- Before departure – housing, banking, French online course
- Arrival in France – welcome team, buddy, Welcome Days
- During studies – dedicated team, tutoring, clubs
Our campuses
La Rochelle – Tours –Paris –Orléans
Worldwide representatives
India, China, Morocco,Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire,Middle East, Latin America,Europe, USA
Bienvenue en France label (Campus France) – quality of welcome, academic support, housing & post-graduation follow-up
Student to faculty ratio: 0:1. Student population: 6800. International students: 25%
- Early-bird : for those applying before 31/05
- Excellence scholarship : A grant for successful applicants who have proven academic excellence, an impressive track record along with extra-curricular activities, a clear professional goal and motivation to study at Excelia. - €2000 waived from the tuition fees of their 1st year of studying at Excelia
