La Rochelle lives partly from tourism, which makes it a sensible home for Excelia Tourism School, the tourism and hospitality school of the Excelia group. It teaches hotel management, tourism development and events at bachelor's and master's level. Internships come every year, in hotels, destinations and travel firms in France and abroad.
La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Official website: tourism.excelia-group.com
Excelia
Tourism, hospitality and events
La Rochelle, Atlantic coast
€9,000 – €14,000
Non-EU students, bachelor's and master's programmes
€9,000 – €11,500
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 tourism.excelia-group.com before you apply.
Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Sustainable Tourism
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Events Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Tourism teaching in a seaside town that depends on visitors.
Internships in every year of study.
Part of the Excelia group, formerly La Rochelle Business School.
Graduates join hotel groups, tour operators, destination agencies and event companies.
Some move into revenue management or marketing at hospitality brands.
Non-EU master's graduates can apply for a French job-search residence permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a short bus or bike ride from the Vieux-Port, where two medieval towers guard the harbour entrance.
La Rochelle is flat, sunny and easy to cycle. The bridge to the Île de Ré starts just outside town, and Paris is about three hours by TGV.
Admission letter from Excelia Tourism School
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
Excelia admits in several rounds from autumn to early summer. Non-EU applicants should apply by spring to leave time for Campus France and the visa.
Programmes start in September.
The VLS-TS student visa. Expect to go through Campus France first, including an interview in many countries, before the consulate appointment.
The tourism and hospitality bachelor and the MSc courses in international tourism, sustainable tourism and events are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5; the bachelor needs school results and IELTS 6.0.
Excelia offers some merit-based fee reductions for international students. Ask admissions for this year's criteria.
