| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
KEDGE Business School is a top-tier private, non-profit institution of higher education under contract with the French government, recognised with triple accreditation.
Formed in 2013 from the merger of BEM (formerly ESC Bordeaux) and Euromed Management (formerly ESC Marseille), KEDGE has earned a reputation for excellence, ranking among the top 1% of business schools worldwide with prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.
Designated as an EESPIG (Public Interest Higher Education Institution), KEDGE is ranked 29th among Europe’s best business schools and 7th in France, according to the December 2023 Financial Times rankings.
KEDGE operates four campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Toulon), four international campuses (two in China and two others), and four associated campuses (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne, and Mont-de-Marsan). The KEDGE community comprises 15,600 students (28% of whom are international), 220 permanent faculty members (45% international), 329 global academic partners, and a network of over 85,000 alumni worldwide.
KEDGE offers 38 programmes in management, available full-time or through apprenticeships, covering fields such as finance, quality management, real estate, marketing, procurement, international trade, supply chain management, wine, and creative industries. The school also provides bespoke training solutions for businesses on both a national and international scale. KEDGE awards degrees recognised or accredited by the State, ranging from bachelor’s to master’s levels (3 to 6 years of higher education).
Entry Requirements
EU Home Students
For EU Home students, entry to the KEDGE Bachelor program requires having obtained a French Baccalaureate or an equivalent diploma.
International Overseas Students (Non-EU)
For international overseas students who are not from the EU, the entry requirements are as follows:
- Academic Records:
- Official equivalence to the French Baccalaureate.
- This can be demonstrated through:
- A translated and officially certified copy of your high school transcripts.
- Language Proficiency:
- English (for the English track) or French (for the French track).
- Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This can be demonstrated through:
- An official language test score such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English.
Additional Notes for Non-EU Students:
- Students from some countries may also be required to submit an official transcript evaluation report from an organization such as WES or ECE.
- Some specific specializations might have additional entry requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements
English Track
- Minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as demonstrated by:
- TOEFL score of 79 or higher (Internet-based test)
- IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) certificate with a minimum grade of C
French Track
- Minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in French, as demonstrated by:
- DELF B2 (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) certificate
- DALF C1 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) certificate
- TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) score of 450 or higher
- Other similar certifications
