Audencia

4 Palmes of Excellence

Top Business Schools with significant international influence

Country Rank within the Palmes of Excellence: Top 4
Deans’ Recommendation Score: 198 ‰

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Audencia’s reputation within global higher education stems from its blend of prestige, innovation, and commitment to responsible leadership. Its triple accreditation places it among the world’s most selective business schools, while its pioneering work in CSR and sustainability positions it as a benchmark institution for ethical management education.

Students benefit from a multicultural ecosystem, research-driven teaching, and experiential learning opportunities that align with emerging global challenges. Audencia’s dedication to blending bold thinking with societal impact reinforces its role as a transformative force in modern business education.

At-a-Glance - Overview of Audencia

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Audencia Business School is a century-old Grande École founded in 1900 in Nantes, France, recognized with the prestigious triple crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). Hosting nearly 7,200 students from over 130 countries, it operates campuses in France, China, and Brazil, with more than half of its population coming from abroad. The school’s identity blends “audientia” and “audacia,” reflecting its ethos of attentive leadership and bold innovation.

Audencia integrates CSR and sustainability across all academic levels, supported by strong international partnerships and a faculty composed of global experts. Its vision centers on responsibility, inclusivity, and societal impact within a modern business landscape.

Audencia is known for its capacity to provide a high-quality environment for its students, faculty, and staff. The School has premises in Nantes, Paris and Beijing:

- Nantes: the main and historical campus (23,000 m²) and the Executive Center in Nantes (2,100 m²) since 2014 for executive education activities including the Executive MBA;

- Paris: the Montparnasse premises (300 m²) since 2013 for executive education activities, some Specialized Masters, the DBA and the Audencia Alumni Center;

- Beijing: the Cooperative Centre for Studies Audencia at BIT since 2014 as base of Audencia’s operations in China.

The main campus is located close to the Nantes city centre. In addition to traditional facilities (library, computer facilities, video-conferencing room), Audencia is one of the few French schools to have its own gymnasium, fitness room, and music room.

The School offers a number of distinctive services not commonly found in a French Grande Ecole: 24/7 open-access computer labs, a print shop, recreation rooms, a modular forum.

For its pedagogy, the School has an incubator, a trading room, a mock supermarket lab, and dedicated space to facilitate creativity, innovation, and interactivity, i.e., a Learning Lab and a Fab Lab (called the ‘Playground’). All these resources are accessible for reservation 24/7 through a centralized system.

Audencia’s main campus has 10 auditoriums seating from 27-352 and 44 classrooms for a total capacity of 2,755 seats. There are 154 offices and meeting rooms, a library of 1,200 m², 10 computer rooms (accessible 24/7), a sports hall (1,200 m²), and an area of 350 m² set aside for the School’s student associations and accessible 24/7.

Classrooms designed for 40 people are equipped with video projectors. Smaller rooms of 22 seats are generally used for language classes and are equipped with large, flat screen LED TVs and amplified speakers.

Classrooms are used by all School programs; the reservation system is coordinated by program assistants using an ERP of the School.

Programs at Audencia

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Programs Featured in the Eduniversal Best Masters & MBA Ranking
Executive MBA	Check the ranking 2025
Master European and International Business Management (EIBM)	Check the ranking 2025
International MBA	Check the ranking 2025
MSc International Management & Business	Check the ranking 2025
MSc Food and Agribusiness Management (FAM)	Check the ranking 2025
Mastère Spécialisé® Stratégies Digitales et Data Marketing (MS SDIDAM)	Check the ranking 2025
Mastère Spécialisé® Management Responsable des Organisations Sportives (MS MOS)	Check the ranking 2025
MS Stratégies Financières et Investissements Responsables	Check the ranking 2025
Mastère Spécialisé® Management de Projets Internationaux	Check the ranking 2025
Mastère Spécialisé® Management global des Achats et de la Supply Chain	Check the ranking 2025
MSc Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Management	Check the ranking 2025
Mastère Spécialisé® Acteur Pour la Transition Ecologique	Check the ranking 2025
MSc in Data Management in Corporate Finance	Check the ranking 2025
Cycle master Communication & Medias (Bac+5 visé)	Check the ranking 2025

Careers & Network at Audencia

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Audencia’s career outcomes are fueled by a powerful network of 18,000 alumni in 57+ countries and long-standing ties with hundreds of global companies. Students benefit from structured internships, mentorship, and dedicated career support that aligns academic experience with professional ambitions. This ecosystem ensures employment within months of graduation across diverse sectors.

Recruiters from consulting, finance, supply chain, and digital industries actively engage through fairs, challenges, and on-campus events. Entrepreneurship opportunities grow through the Centrale-Audencia-ENSA incubator, which connects students to startup environments and innovation-focused career paths.

Student Life & Campus Experience at Audencia

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Audencia offers a dynamic campus experience centered in Nantes, featuring modern study spaces, creative studios, athletic facilities, and areas dedicated to student associations. Paris and international campuses provide urban and global exposure, enriching the multicultural environment. With more than 40 student associations, learners engage in business, culture, sports, and social initiatives.

Facilities such as the Playground Fablab and financial trading room encourage hands-on experimentation, while well-being services support health, housing, and integration. The Sports Hub promotes physical activity for all, including tailored pathways for high-performance athletes balancing demanding academic schedules.

Why Choose Audencia?

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Audencia stands out for its rare triple accreditation and longstanding commitment to sustainability, making it a leading choice for students seeking academically rigorous and ethically grounded business education. Its global environment—with students from more than 130 nationalities—creates an immersive international learning setting enriched by worldwide university and corporate partnerships.

Students benefit from innovation-driven infrastructure, personalized support, and strong job-market connections. With programs tailored to contemporary challenges, Audencia blends academic excellence with real-world engagement, preparing graduates to lead responsibly in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Impact & Innovation at Audencia

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Audencia strengthens its impact through research centers dedicated to CSR, finance, and innovation, producing insights that shape responsible business practices. Strategic initiatives under the ECOS 2025 plan emphasize inclusion, environmental responsibility, and health, reinforcing the school’s commitment to societal progress. Partnerships with organizations like WWF France highlight its leadership in sustainability.

Innovation is nurtured through digital transformation projects, hybrid programs in China, and the Playground Fablab, which supports prototyping and creative problem-solving. Entrepreneurial ambitions are further supported by incubators and student-led initiatives that cultivate forward-thinking ventures.

Student FAQ - Audencia

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What support helps international students adapt? Audencia provides guidance on housing, visas, financial matters, and cultural integration, alongside welcome activities and multilingual assistance that ease transitions.

How does the school achieve strong employability? Structured internships, company partnerships, alumni mentoring, and career coaching ensure graduates secure roles quickly in competitive industries.

Can athletes balance sports and studies? Yes. Dedicated support, adjusted timetables, and flexible internship arrangements enable student-athletes to maintain performance both academically and athletically.

Admissions & Pratical Information at Audencia

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Admissions vary by program, with competitive exams for Grande École entrants and Bachelor’s or professional experience requirements for MSc and MBA tracks. Applications generally include transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and an interview. Deadlines vary, though most intakes begin in the fall. Scholarships offer merit- and need-based reductions to support qualified applicants.

Students can secure accommodation in school-associated residences, typically furnished and located near public transport. Visa and health insurance guidance is available for international students, while strong transport systems and student services simplify daily life in Nantes or Paris.

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Why Choose Audencia?

Impact & Innovation at Audencia

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Admissions & Pratical Information at Audencia

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