Studying at Audencia Business School in Nantes is a great way to experience the best of both worlds: vibrant cities with a rich history and culture, and a world-class business school with a strong reputation. The campuses are all in well-connected locations, and they offer a variety of facilities and amenities to support student learning and development.
Historically located in Nantes, one of the 5 most attractive and dynamic cities in France, less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and two hours from Paris. Enjoy a unique student experience in Nantes that combines knowledge, culture and quality of life. Studying in Nantes offers a unique experience with its lively atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Audencia has three campuses in Nantes. Our Nantes campus is located next to the scenic Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many castles and pretty towns to explore. Audencia has three campuses in Nantes.
Since 2013, Audencia has been based in Paris. A destination on many travelers' bucket lists, the City of Lights offers an academic and cultural experience for students. Come and immerse yourself in an exceptional academic adventure in the heart of innovation and diversity. Paris has one of the richest artistic, cultural, intellectual, artistic and gastronomic scenes in the world.
Facilities include:
- Media-rich classrooms
- Auditoriums
- Collaboration and co-working spaces
- Library
- Sports hall, gym and fitness center
- Cafeteria
Faculty
As a student at Audencia, you'll be taught by a world-class faculty. With an academic team of over 170 tenured professors (57% of whom are international), you'll be exposed to diverse perspectives and global expertise, gaining cutting-edge theory and real-world knowledge from thought leaders and top industry experts. Eight academic departments lead teaching and research activities, ensuring alignment between research and curriculum.
Companies benefit from faculty research and collaboration. Audencia academics work closely with business stakeholders (900 partner companies) to identify real-world problems that drive innovation. Research published in academic journals advances theoretical knowledge while improving business practices worldwide.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, Audencia faculty leverage knowledge across disciplines to address complex societal issues. Teams combine management, engineering, urban planning, and other disciplines to tackle challenges such as sustainable cities. By sharing expertise with the community, academics advance solutions that benefit society.
Audencia empowers faculty members to reach their potential. Initiatives such as Research Thursday seminars foster innovation and the exchange of ideas among academics. With Audencia's support, faculty members stay current in their fields so they can enrich the curriculum with cutting-edge insights.
Structure
Audencia's programs are structured around a core curriculum of business courses, as well as electives in a variety of areas. The school also offers students the opportunity to participate in internships, study abroad programs, and research projects.
Accessibility
Audencia is committed to making quality higher education accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Audencia works daily to create a more open, egalitarian and diverse society. The school develops numerous initiatives to integrate, support and promote the success of all talents, regardless of social background, gender or disability.
The school offers specialized assistance, including adapted teaching methods, testing, and scholarships for tuition and living expenses. Raising disability awareness among staff and students helps build an inclusive campus culture. To ease the transition into the workforce, Audencia partners with organizations that actively recruit and hire graduates with disabilities. With personalized support from admission to employment, Audencia empowers students with disabilities to thrive academically and professionally.
In line with its three founding values - Innovation, Collaboration and Responsibility - Audencia's Social Policy places the fight against all forms of discrimination related to age, gender, origin, disability or any other personal characteristic at the heart of its policies and encourages the integration of learners regardless of these attributes. In particular, Audencia is committed to meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities in all our locations and to offering specially adapted training courses.
