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Audencia Scholarships
Master Partial tuition support
Audencia Business School
Nantes, France
"A triple-accredited grande ecole of management in Nantes"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#47 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (APS)
About Audencia Business School
Audencia was founded in Nantes in 1900 as the Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Nantes and took its present name in 2016. It is a French grande ecole of management and belongs to the small group of business schools holding EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation. It has campuses in Nantes and Paris, and offers the Master in Management (Grande Ecole), English-taught MSc programmes and an International MBA.
Rankings & Recognition
#47
Ranked 7th in SIGEM 2025 (Programme Grande Ecole) and 8th French business school in Financial Times 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
AACSB
AMBA
EQUIS
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Audencia Business School's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
68.40#59
Employer Reputation
75.20#75
Faculty Student Ratio
55.80#546
Citations per Faculty
42.10#398
International Faculty Ratio
88.50#88
International Student Ratio
72.30#72
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Key Facts
1900
Founded
47,000+
Alumni
90+
Nationalities
280+
International Partners
5
Campuses in France
Popular Programs
Management
Business Strategy and Consulting
Digital Business and Data
Sustainable Luxury Management
International MBA
Supply Chain Management
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Audencia admissions
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Post-Study Work
2 years (APS)
Green Card Pathway
Talent Passport (skilled work)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
School and Eiffel scholarships
Career Outcomes
91%
Placement Ratio
2 years (APS)
Post-Study Work
964 hrs/year (~20 hrs/week)
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Audencia has five campuses in France: three in Nantes (Atlantic Campus, City Campus, Mediacampus), one in Paris and one in La Roche-sur-Yon.
Campus Details
Nantes
(3 sites) + Paris + La Roche-sur-Yon
Campus Forecast
Oceanic climate: mild
rainy winters and warm summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private rentals in Nantes
Dining
Campus restaurants and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
French student social security covers medical care
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
€19,400 – €36,000 / year
Cost of Living
Medium
Intakes & Deadlines
Audencia admits international students mainly in September. Check the Audencia admissions pages for each programme calendar.
Scholarships at Audencia Business School
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma or equivalent. Entry rules differ by Bachelor programme.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master and MSc programmes. English or French test as set by each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
CV
Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (English / French)
Proof of funds
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the Audencia website.
2
Apply online
Apply through the Audencia website or the Etudes en France portal where required.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.
Campus & Location
Audencia has five campuses in France: three in Nantes (Atlantic Campus, City Campus, Mediacampus), one in Paris and one in La Roche-sur-Yon.
Master's
5
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Master's
Master in Management (Grande Ecole)
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Master's
MSc in Sustainable Luxury Management
MBA
1
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Bachelor's
1
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Bachelor's
Bachelor in Management
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