Excelia Group

Excelia Group is a private, multi-campus higher education institution in France specializing in business, management, tourism, digital innovation, and preparatory training. It traces its origins to the La Rochelle Business School, founded in 1988, and was formally established as Excelia Group through the merger of several schools. The group operates under the supervision of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and offers programs ranging from bachelor’s to master’s degrees, including Grande École and specialized MSc programs, with a strong emphasis on international exposure, professional experience, and entrepreneurship. With campuses in La Rochelle, Tours, Orléans, and Paris, Excelia Group enrolls approximately 5,500 students, including a substantial international population. It is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and holds international accreditations such as AACSB, reflecting its commitment to academic quality and global partnerships.