Students at Schiller can take one term in Paris, the next in Madrid and another in Tampa. The private, American-style university was founded in Germany in 1964 and now runs campuses in Paris, Madrid, Heidelberg and Tampa, all teaching in English. Classes are small, and the programmes lean toward international business, international relations and data.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Official website: schiller.edu
1964 in Germany
Paris, Madrid, Heidelberg and Tampa
English
Students can rotate between campuses
€18,000 – €24,000
International students, bachelor's and master's
€14,000 – €19,000
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 schiller.edu before you apply.
BS International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Degrees that can move between four countries.
Small, English-taught classes.
International relations teaching in a city of embassies.
Graduates work in international business, trade, NGOs and diplomacy-related roles.
Studying in several countries gives graduates contacts in more than one job market.
Non-EU graduates should check whether their degree qualifies for a French post-study permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Paris gives business and international relations students plenty to work with. UNESCO, the OECD and dozens of embassies are here.
Rent is high, so shared flats and residences in the outer arrondissements or near suburbs are common. The metro and RER make that workable.
Admission letter from Schiller International University
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
Schiller admits on a rolling basis. Non-EU applicants should apply at least four months before the start date to complete Campus France and the visa.
Programmes start in September and January, and some courses also offer a summer start.
The VLS-TS student visa. Expect to go through Campus France first, including an interview in many countries, before the consulate appointment.
International business, international relations and diplomacy, the MBA and data analytics are the main programmes. Undergraduates need a secondary school diploma and about IELTS 6.0; master's applicants need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Schiller offers merit scholarships and grants to many international students, usually as a reduction on tuition. Ask admissions for the current amounts.
