Audencia is a leading French business school in Nantes, with campuses in Paris and abroad. It is triple-accredited and best known for its Master in Management, MSc programmes in finance, marketing and supply chain, and its focus on responsible business. Choose it for a top French grande école business degree in a lively Atlantic city.
Nantes, France
Official website: audencia.com
Triple-accredited — AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Top 50 in the world (Financial Times)
1900 in Nantes
€13,000 – €24,000
International students, bachelor's and master's programmes
€10,000 – €14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on audencia.com before you apply.
Master in Management (Grande École)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Supply Chain and Purchasing Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor in Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Triple accreditation and a top-ranked Master in Management.
Responsible business focus built into all programmes.
Nantes — a creative, affordable city near the Atlantic coast.
Graduates join Airbus, L'Oréal, BNP Paribas, Deloitte and French and international firms.
Master's graduates may qualify for a French post-study residence permit to look for work.
Alumni network across more than 100 countries.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Atlantic campus in Nantes is a modern site with classrooms and study spaces close to the city centre.
Nantes is a lively city on the Loire known for arts, food and quality of life, with rent well below Paris and the coast an hour away.
Admission letter from Audencia
Campus France Études en France procedure
Proof of about EUR 615 monthly funds
Proof of accommodation in France
Travel health insurance for arrival
Valid passport and VLS-TS visa form
Audencia runs admission rounds from autumn to spring for September entry. Non-EU applicants should apply by spring 2027 to leave time for the Campus France procedure and visa.
Most programmes start in September.
You need a French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). Most applicants complete the Campus France Études en France procedure first, then apply at the French consulate with proof of funds and accommodation.
The Master in Management, international finance, supply chain and the Bachelor in Management are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.5 and often the GMAT or an interview.
Yes. Audencia offers merit scholarships for international students, assessed during admission. Check the school's scholarships page.
