ICN Business School

Students can apply to study at ICN Business School online. The application pages for French students and international students are separated to meet the individual student’s language needs and to ensure that the right paperwork is submitted. During both application processes, students will have to submit all the relevant documents, pay the 100 EUR application fee and, later, take part in a pre-recorded video interview where they describe their motivations for being accepted onto the course of their choice. They will be given five days to complete their video interview and then will be informed whether their application was successful or not within two weeks.

When submitting an application, French students will need documentation including:

• Their last three report cards
• The results of any previous qualifications
• A completed CV
• A cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation

They will also be required to submit:

• A 30 minute interview describing their motivations for study
• A 20 minute English speaking exam

For international students, similar documentation will be needed such as:

• A CV in English or French (depending on the language of the programme)
• A cover letter in English or French (depending on the language of the programme)
• Report cards from the last 2 years
• A photocopy of their last diploma or high school certificate
• Copy of the French language test (depending on the programme, native speakers are exempt)
• Copy of the English language test (depending on the programme, native speakers are exempt)
• Copy of passport or identity card
• A passport photo
• Any other relevant qualifications

Scholarships

As part of the school’s commitment to social inclusion, ICN Business School has a scholarship programme which offers three types of scholarships:

• Commitment Agreement – awards grants to students on the first year of the Grand Ecole programme or the bachelor's degree programme who, in return, agree to participate in school events.
• The ICN Endowment Fund – also awards grants to students on the Grand Ecole programme who agree to participate in school events.
• ASQ

Students who do not receive full scholarships but also need support funding their studies can receive funding from other institutions such as:

• State Guaranteed CROUS Student Loan – a loan that is not means tested, maximum amount of 15,000 EUR, maximum term of 2 years. To receive the loan, you must:

o Be a student at ICN

o Be under 28 years of age when the loan is granted

o Be a French or otherwise EU citizen or a resident of France for 5 years immediately prior to the loan being granted

• Bank loans – available at a variety of French banks including:

o Banque Populaire

o Caisse d’Epargne

o La Banque Postale

o LCL Paris La Défense

• Erasmus Loan – a loan of up to 18,000 EUR over 2 years which is available to international students of all Erasmus + programme countries.
• DFCG Foundation Grants – for students on a finance or business management course at ICN performing at an above-average level with limited financial resources.
• Aquarius Grant – awarding up to 20,000 EUR to cover costs associated with an internship for students aged 18-25 studying in France and working on a project that relates to international mobility.
• OFAJ Franco-German Youth Office – for students studying in Germany.

ICN’s main campus in Nancy has a student population of 48,000: around a third of the city’s population, making it a very student-friendly location. It has plenty of accommodation options, many efficient public transportation systems and modern campus buildings with plenty of facilities. It specialises in master’s degrees and postgraduate education in marketing, international audit, commercial development and banking and estate management.
The Paris campus is located in the heart of the city’s business district meaning that it is very well connected to the business community in France. It aims to encourage networking opportunities due to its optimal location and specialises in programmes such as luxury product management, marketing, financial enterprise, international finance, supply chain management, human resources and global business development.
The Berlin campus is also located in its respective city centre and is a relatively small, creative and collaborative environment. Its proximity to other major European cities means that it offers many international internship and career opportunities.
Some features of the campuses are:

• Shops
• Restaurants
• Cafes
• A state-of-the-art media library
• Parks and gardens
• Co-working spaces
• An atrium with regular events
• A concert hall

Student life

While studying at ICN Business School, students can expect to receive a high-quality education and personal mentorship with a tutor . Each professor is assigned a maximum of three students and organises one-on-one meetings to support them through their education and offer professional advice and support with any personal business ventures that they may wish to pursue before or after graduating.

Alongside 1-2-1 tutoring which aims to support students personally and professionally, socialisation and community is also a very important element of ICN Business School. Students are encouraged to find a community and social group by joining university societies . There are a wide range of societies available for students to explore with subjects such as:

• Student unions
• Humanitarian and social welfare
• Sports and lifestyle
• Culture and art
• Business and finance

In terms of accommodation , there are no university owned accommodation buildings on any of the campuses and so students will have to organise their own living arrangements. For many students, this means renting an apartment from a private landlord, either alone, with friends or with other students on their course. There are also private companies which offer student accommodation such as Stud’apart which are particularly beneficial to international students who are not fluent in French and may struggle to communicate with a private landlord.