SKEMA Business School
About the university
SKEMA Business School is a leading French business school with triple international accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and campuses in France and worldwide. Programs in finance, management and marketing are taught in English and French in an international environment.
SKEMA is known for global student mobility between campuses, strong business ties and sought-after graduates.
SKEMA Business School in rankings
SKEMA - an international business school:
- Triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
- Campuses in France and worldwide
- Global student mobility
Campus and infrastructure
SKEMA's campuses in France (Paris, Sophia Antipolis, Lille) and abroad, with modern facilities and exchanges between them.
Faculties and programs
SKEMA specializes in business:
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- International Business
- Project Management
Not sure which field to choose?
We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.
How to apply
Admission is based on your school diploma/degree and English or French.
How admission to SKEMA Business School works, step by step:
- Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — finance, management and marketing — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
- Language certificate. For public universities, usually yes; private business schools and international programs are in English.
- Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
- Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for France is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.
After 11 years of school. Yes, directly: the certificate is accepted and Licence 1 applications go through Campus France. Dossier, motivation letter and B2 French decide.
Documents for admission
- Passport
- Diploma/degree & transcript
- Language certificate
- Motivation letter
Exact requirements - in a consultation.
Tuition and living costs
A private business school; tuition applies. You see tuition, required extras and scholarship options before the application.
Country benchmark for France. Public universities charge a moderate fee; private schools cost more. You see the tuition and extra costs before we send the application.
Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets — we prepare a full cost estimate for your case free of charge.
Accommodation and student life
Campuses in several French cities; we'll help with accommodation.
Career after graduation
The strong fields of SKEMA Business School are finance, management and marketing. As at most universities in France, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.
Another path is a master’s degree: with a bachelor’s from France you can apply to programs and scholarships worldwide.
Student reviews
I was worried about the language barrier, but SKEMA Business School has many programs and a lot of support for international students. Thanks to StudyU for the help with the visa and accommodation.
I was choosing between several universities, and the StudyU consultant honestly laid out the pros and cons. I have no regrets about SKEMA Business School - I study and get to know the city of Paris / Sophia Antipolis / Lille.
I loved the campus and atmosphere at SKEMA Business School from day one. Lots of international students, professors ready to help - it was easy to fit in.
FAQ
EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA - held by only about 1% of the world's business schools; SKEMA is among them.
Yes - SKEMA is known for its global student mobility.
Yes, directly: the certificate is accepted and Licence 1 applications go through Campus France. Dossier, motivation letter and B2 French decide.
Country benchmark for France: Public universities charge a moderate fee; private schools cost more. You see the tuition and extra costs before we send the application. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.
Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier.
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