KEDGE Business School

BORDEAUX:

The Bordeaux campus has been meticulously designed as a vibrant living space, sprawling over 35,000 m2. It features dedicated workspaces, cozy lounges, and recreational areas. Located just 20 minutes from the city centre via tram, it sits within the Talence university campus. Key campus facilities include:

• La Ruche: a documentation center housing over 20,000 resources
• The cafeteria and self-service facility
• Co-working areas
• A fully-equipped gym
• A multi-sports ground
• A weight-training room
• A dance studio
• An associations center
• An outdoor patio
• 49 lecture rooms
• 20 amphitheaters
• Language labs
• IT rooms
• 1 trading room

The city and the region Bordeaux has witnessed robust executive growth over the past decade, particularly in the services sector, which constitutes 86% of its economic landscape. Renowned for its exceptional quality of life and allure, Bordeaux stands as France's premier city. Aquitaine, with its seven thriving business hubs, has been a beacon of job creation since 2009. Bordeaux enjoys a strategic location, merely three hours from Paris, two and a half from Spain, and a short 40-minute drive from the Atlantic coast beaches. Recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site, Bordeaux's unique blend of ocean, vineyards, and mountains makes it an irresistible region.

MARSEILLE:

KEDGE Business School continues to invest substantially in logistical resources in Marseille, both in terms of educational infrastructure and cutting-edge technology. The school boosts multiple establishments in Marseille:

• The Luminy campus, nestled within the Calanques national park, juxtaposes modern architecture with natural surroundings. It's conveniently located just 20 minutes from the city center by bus and a short distance from Cassis.
• The La Joliette campus (Espaces Gaymard/Grand Large), tailored for continuing education students, is situated in Marseille's bustling city center, within the La Joliette business district.
• Luminy Campus
• The newly renovated Luminy campus spans nearly 26,000 m², offering state-of-the-art facilities and teaching equipment. Highlights include:
• HUB.2: A fully digital library that serves as a collaborative workspace, featuring modern amenities such as a webarium, a film set, a video booth, a café lounge area, and a hub garden.
• The Accélérateur: Dedicated to business startups, this 500 m² modular space is equipped with the latest technology and serves as a hub for entrepreneurship. It provides access to specialist databases, support services, and networking opportunities.
• Amphitheaters with various seating capacities and brainstorming spaces to facilitate teamwork.

PARIS:

KEDGE has strategically maintained its presence in central Paris to foster mobility between its various sites, capitalise on the city's dynamic business environment, and ensure top-notch services for students and staff. The Lumière building, spanning 160,000 m², stands as one of the capital's largest business centres and a premier business ecosystem. It features:

Exceptional services, including multiple company restaurants and sports facilities.

• A vibrant environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (National Library of France), easily accessible via public transportation, with ample accommodation options.
• A vast co-working area fostering collaboration among students and staff, along with adaptable rooms capable of hosting 40 to 200 students.
• An enhanced digital experience: Immersive rooms enable students to engage in practical case studies, while a giant screen constantly streams classes and conferences from other KEDGE campuses.
• KEDGE's Paris campus epitomises adaptability, flexibility, connectivity, and conviviality.
• 3200 m² across two floors
• 12 brainstorming spaces
• An 80-seat auditorium

KEDGE Paris is revolutionising the student experience with a facility dedicated to educational innovation, serving as an authentic R&D laboratory whose best practices will be replicated across the school's other sites. Additionally, KEDGE will collaborate with major companies such as Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale, and the Ministry of the Interior, sharing its facilities to enhance academic activities focused on executive education programmes and top MS and MSc programmes in the region.

TOULON:

The Toulon campus is nestled in the heart of the city, within the "creativity and knowledge district." Situated across from the train station and surrounded by Parc Alexandre 1er, the site is home to Toulon's Art and Design School, the public media library, the local government (conseil départemental du Var), a business incubator, several French-tech startups, and 160 homes.

Students benefit from a dynamic cultural and economic environment, with convenient access to various cultural landmarks, including the Zénith de Toulon arena, the opera house, Théâtre Liberté, Mayol stadium, and Rue des Arts. Toulon's strategic location, with easy access to Paris and the southern Alps, coupled with Europe's most beautiful harbor and pristine beaches, further enhances its appeal.

Student organisations:

Integral to the school's pedagogical ethos and Learning by Doing approach, "Pro-Acts" empower students to proficiently manage projects across diverse domains such as events, sports, culture, or humanitarian initiatives. These organisations enhance the vibrant student life at KEDGE by providing numerous avenues for learning, exploration, and memorable experiences. Renowned for its dynamic student culture, KEDGE fosters healthy competition among various organisations through a range of student campaigns.

Organisations:

• La Conf’ (Confédération des Associations)
• Le BDE – Student Office (Bureau des Élèves)
• Le BDS – Sports Office (Bureau des Sports)
• Business nursery:
• The Business Nursery serves as a robust incubator for aspiring student entrepreneurs. It offers comprehensive support to individuals with innovative projects, leveraging KEDGE's expertise and network of professionals within the local innovation ecosystem.

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KEDGE Business School is a leading French management school with campuses across France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Toulon), internationally (2 in China in Shanghai and Suzhou, and 2 in Africa in Dakar and Abidjan), and associated campuses (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne, and Mont-de-Marsan).

The KEDGE community comprises 15,600 students (including 28% international students), 202 permanent professors (with 42% international), 329 international academic partners, and over 85,000 alumni worldwide. KEDGE offers a range of 38 management and design programmes for students and professionals and provides customised training for companies nationally and internationally.

A member of the Conference of Grandes Écoles and accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, labelled EESPIG, and certified Qualiopi, KEDGE Business School is a state-recognised institution with targeted programmes.

KEDGE is ranked by the Financial Times as the 29th best Business School in Europe and 18th worldwide for its Executive MBA in 2023. Its promise to be an original, sustainable, and inclusive school is embodied through the KEDGE IMPAKT strategy, based on three pillars: Care for People, Act for the Planet, and Innovate for Tomorrow.

8 Research centres

    Marketing & new consumption

    Supply Chain

    Food, Wine & Hospitality

    Centre of Excellence for Sustainability

    International Business

    Finance Reconsidered: SEEFAR

    Creative Industries & Culture

    Entrepreneurship & Family Business

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KEDGE Business School stands as one of the leading French and European institutions featured in the Eduniversal Rankings. With a strong international footprint, triple accreditation, and an ambitious strategic vision focused on sustainability and innovation, KEDGE continues to reinforce its position as a global reference in business education. Through our Eduniversal Insights, we highlight the key strengths, differentiators, and academic dynamics that make KEDGE a school of choice for students seeking high-quality business programs with strong international recognition.

A Global Business School With a Strong International Identity

One of the defining characteristics of KEDGE Business School is its strong international presence. With more than 15,600 students — including over 28% international learners — and 329 academic partners worldwide, KEDGE offers one of the most globally connected learning ecosystems among French business schools. This international reach is a major criterion in Eduniversal’s evaluation process, as it reflects the school’s ability to prepare students for fast-changing global markets.

Whether through international campuses, global mobility opportunities, or multicultural classrooms, KEDGE positions its students in an environment that develops adaptability, cross-cultural competence, and global business awareness — skills that employers increasingly demand in the modern economy.

Triple Crown Accreditation: A Global Quality Benchmark

KEDGE Business School is part of the highly selective group of “Triple Crown” institutions accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. These three international accreditations represent the most respected standards of academic excellence, confirming the school’s commitment to high-quality teaching, rigorous governance, impactful research, and strong industry relevance.

For students, recruiters, and academic partners, these recognitions act as a global quality label. In the Eduniversal methodology, international accreditation plays a key role in the ranking of Business Schools and Master’s programs. KEDGE’s continuous commitment to quality places it among Europe’s most reputable management institutions.

Sustainability, Inclusion, and Innovation: The IMPAKT Strategy

KEDGE has placed sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation at the heart of its institutional project through its “KEDGE IMPAKT” strategy. Built around three central pillars — Care for People, Act for the Planet, Innovate for Tomorrow — this approach aims to integrate environmental, social, and ethical concerns into teaching, research, and campus development.

This strategic orientation is perfectly aligned with Eduniversal’s growing focus on the societal role of business schools. Future managers must be trained to deal with climate transition, inclusive leadership, and responsible innovation. By embedding these elements in its programs, KEDGE positions itself as a school preparing leaders capable of shaping the sustainable economy of tomorrow.

Research Excellence Supporting Industry and Emerging Sectors

KEDGE Business School’s impact also stems from its high-level research activity. With eight specialized research centers covering key domains such as supply chain management, marketing and new consumption patterns, sustainability, cultural and creative industries, food and wine management, entrepreneurship, and international business, the school offers strong academic expertise in strategic industries.

For Eduniversal, research quality is a decisive factor in evaluating a school’s academic influence and its ability to contribute to knowledge creation. KEDGE’s thematic specialization allows students to benefit from programs enriched by cutting-edge insights, industry partnerships, and sector-specific innovations.

Employability and Career Outcomes: A Central Priority

KEDGE’s promise to deliver an “original, sustainable, and inclusive” education is closely linked to its mission to enhance graduates’ employability. The school maintains strong ties with global companies, industry networks, and international recruiters, ensuring that students benefit from professional immersion, internships, and job opportunities across multiple sectors.

Eduniversal values institutions that demonstrate strong career support, international job placement, and dynamic alumni networks. In this regard, KEDGE’s commitment to real-world relevance and professional readiness significantly contributes to its visibility and ranking position.