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Audencia Business School
Audencia Business School is a leading French grande école and business school headquartered in Nantes, France. Founded in 1900 as the École Supérieure de Commerce de Nantes, it was renamed Audencia in 2000 and has since developed into an internationally recognized institution. The school holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, and offers programs in management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and supply chain management at the bachelor, master, MBA, and doctoral levels. Audencia is known for its strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and international exposure, with partnerships and campuses extending beyond France.
📍 Nantes, FranceFounded 1900
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Times Higher Education #5 · 2026Times Higher Education #5 · 2025Times Higher Education #7 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multiple campuses including Nantes and Paris
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
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Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
82% placement rate
Popular fields
Management for Sustainable BusinessFinancial Analysis & Investment ManagementInternational Management & BusinessCorporate Finance & Investment BankingSustainable Luxury ManagementBusiness Development & Growth HackingMasters in ManagementMasters in International Business Administration
Top Recruiters
CapgeminiBNP ParibasTotalL'OréalAtos
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Student Life
7,000 students (1,500 international)
Campus: Urban, multiple campuses including Nantes and Paris
Location: Nantes, France
Climate: Varies by season
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Learning Center / LibraryAuditoriums and ClassroomsStudent Lounge and Collaborative SpacesCareer CenterStudent Housing PartnershipsSports Facilities Access
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for France: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake