Indian Students Surge as the Third Largest International Cohort at Excelia in France
Among the various programs offered by Excelia, Indian students exhibit particular interest in the MSc in International Business Management, hosted at the institution's legacy campus in La Rochelle on the French Atlantic Coast.
Mumbai: Excelia, a renowned higher education institution in France, has witnessed a notable influx of 50 new Indian students for the academic year 2023-2024. In a historic development, India now stands as the third-largest source of international students enrolling at Excelia, trailing behind China and Cameroon but surpassing Morocco and Ivory Coast. This marks a substantial 50% increase in the number of Indian students compared to the pre-Covid academic year of 2019-2020.
Among the various programs offered by Excelia, Indian students exhibit particular interest in the MSc in International Business Management, hosted at the institution's legacy campus in La Rochelle on the French Atlantic Coast. Following closely are the Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality and the newly introduced MSc program in Luxury and Creative Industries Management, based in Paris.
Excelia Business School also presents sought-after programs such as the International Bachelor in Business Administration (IBBA), renowned for its flexibility and international exposure, and a prestigious Masters in Management (MiM), securing the 33rd position globally in the Financial Times 2023 rankings.
Identifying India as a priority country in 2023, Excelia has expressed satisfaction with the positive response from Indian students. Maxime Gambini, Development, Marketing, and Sales Director at Excelia, states, "These results are very encouraging to us. They show that Indian students have responded positively to our academic offer and our unique identity."
Excelia stands out for its expertise in business and management, tourism, and digital transformation. The institution emphasizes sustainable development, environmental awareness, and corporate social responsibility. Notably, Excelia's MSc programs in Luxury & Creative Industries Management, sustainable finance, and sustainable supply chain management, along with the Master in Management, are popular among international students. These programs are conducted in English, with no French language requirement for admissions.
