STUDY AT EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL

Since 1950, EDC PARIS has been training leaders and entrepreneurs whose spirit of conquest, respect for ethics and openness to the world have often made them pioneers in the business world in France and internationally, helping to make their school a solid reference in educational matters and enjoying an excellent reputation.

EDC PARIS has always included the international dimension in its training offer and its pedagogical approach, and has intensified it in recent years by acquiring international accreditations EFMD ACCREDITED ,PRME ,LABEL BIENVENUE EN FRANCE broadening its range of programs and offering students the possibility of individualized courses in French and English.

This high level of interculturality is also reflected in the fact that the majority of our teaching staff are international, that we have several hundred international students, both exchange and non-exchange students, and that our processes and PROGRAMS are internationalized.

Students are supported throughout their studies by dedicated teams who help them with settling in, administrative processes (enrolment, registration, visa, insurance, banking), accommodation and study follow-up to ensure they get the most out of their academic experience at EDC.

Our services also include French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses to help them integrate and understand the French language.

The entire EDC community looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you throughout your studies.

Welcome to EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL!

EXCHANGE STUDENT

Exchange students are students whose home university has signed a partnership agreement (Erasmus+ or bilateral) with EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL. So before applying as an exchange student, you are advised to check the partner list of your home institution.
Before you apply, please check our Fact Sheet.

HOW TO APPLY

Before you can start your application, you must be nominated by the International Office of your home institution.
Nominations must be sent on:
- May 15th for the fall semester or full academic year
- October 15th for winter semester
Once your nomination has been received and approved by EDC PARIS, you can apply online and fill out the Google form the EDC incoming coordinator will send you.

You will also need to provide academic transcripts from your home university to date and evidence of your English language ability.

Applications must be fully completed and sent by the end of May for the Fall semester and mid-November for the winter semester.

Applications must be sent on:
- May 31st for the fall semester or full academic year
- November 1st for winter semester
European students don’t need a visa to study in France. Non-European students will need to apply for a visa.

For practical information check the related procedures by clicking on the following link: Obtaining a visa
Once your application is accepted, you will need to submit a learning agreement on which are listed the subjects you have selected.

Your study plan will be finalized upon your arrival at EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL.
In accordance with CEFR standards, a minimum level of B2 is required in the chosen language of instruction, whether that be English or French if you have chosen programmes taught in French.
In accordance with CEFR standards, a minimum level of B2 is required in the chosen language of instruction, whether English or French if you have chosen programmes taught in French.
We accept results from the following tests:
TOEFL IBT, IELTS, Cambridge tests and Duolingo for English; DELF for French
You will not need a qualification if you are a national of a predominantly English-speaking and/or French-speaking country, or if you hold a qualification in one of these two languages.
You will complete the same assessments as our degree students, which involves coursework, tests and exams.

At the end of your exchange, you’ll receive a transcript of records showing the results you have obtained.

A copy of this transcript is also sent to the International Office of your home university.
EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL uses the ECTS credit system. One academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits. It is mandatory to validate all the credits of your program in order to graduate from EDC. Detailed information is provided by the Academic Department at the start of the academic year and throughout the year.
Grading Scale
🟢 A — Excellent
Excellent performance with only minor errors
Score: 20 → 18
Cumulative percentage: 2% → 8%
🟢 B — Very good
Above average but with some errors
Score: 17 → 15
Cumulative percentage: 14% → 39%
🟡 C — Good
Good work despite some notable errors
Score: 14 → 13
Cumulative percentage: 56% → 71%
🟠 D — Pass
Passable but with significant shortcomings
Score: 12 → 11
Cumulative percentage: 84% → 93%
🟠 E — Sufficient
Results meeting the minimum criteria
Score: 10
Cumulative percentage: 100%
🔶 Fx — Fail
✔ Fail — additional work is required before credits can be awarded
Score: 9 → 8
🔴 F — Fail
Fail — substantial work is required
Score: < 8
Fact Sheet

Programmes

Accomodation

Academic Calendar
If you require further information, please contact:
EDC International Office, Paris: [email protected]
Guylaine ZIRCON, new mobility coordinator: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR A DEGREE

International students applying for an EDC degree - Bachelor's, Master's or MSc - must follow a specific procedure.

How to apply ?

You should contact the Admissions Department, which will provide you with all the information you need to complete your application and explain the admission procedure.

Before you apply, it is important that you consult the PROGRAMS to check if you are eligible and to find out about the admission requirements.

Once your application has been accepted, an advisor will guide you through all the administrative procedures involved in enrolling.

You can choose either the full time or work study format. Here are the possible courses:

PROGRAMME	FULL-TIME	WORK & STUDY
BACHELOR	Years 1 and 2. Year 3 curriculum: Marketing Digital Luxury management International Business Development Data Analytics & AI	Year 3 curriculum: Marketing Digital Finance, Comptabilité & Audit et Contrôle de Gestion Négociation & Management Commercial
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT	Years 1, 2 and 3: Curriculum for Years 4 and 5: International Business International Finance Sustainable Supply Chain Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Data Science & Business intelligence	Curriculum for Years 4 and 5: Business Development & Management Commercial Comptabilité, Conseil Audit Management Financier Audit, Contrôle, Performance Digital Marketing & Data Analytics Marketing & Communication - Expérience Client Entrepreneuriat & Innovation
MASTERS OF SCIENCE	/	Curriculum for Years 4 and 5: Business Development & Management Commercial Entrepreneuriat & Innovation Management de Projet Marketing Digital Finance d'Entreprise Audit & Contrôle de Gestion International Business Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics Digital Marketing & Data-Driven Strategy Hospitality & Tourism Management Data Science & Business Analysis International Finance Supply Chain Strategy

It is important that you familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions and entry requirements before applying for a work-study programme, and above all, that you check whether you are eligible. Please consult our Work-Study Guide.

European students do not need a visa. Non-European students must obtain a visa to study in France. To do this, go to the Campus France website ETUDES EN FRANCE, where you can apply for all the information you need.
Need help?
Please contact Saloua SOUD JOUBERT, in charge of International Student Experience and Graduate Mobility, who will guide you through all the necessary procedures.
Contact Us For More Information about Visa Procedures
Please note! It's important to respect the procedure and deadlines, and to start your application precisely according to the Campus France timetable. Visa applications take a minimum of 2 months to process. So you need to be in possession of your visa in plenty of time to start settling in France. No late entries will be accepted later than 15 days after the start of the course.
The compulsory level required is B2 in the language of instruction - French or English - according to the criteria set by the CEFR.
We accept the DELF test for French and the TOEFL IBT/ IELTS/ Cambridge tests/ and Duolingo for English.
You must take the TCF test when applying for a visa. Students with a score below 60% MUST take the French as a Foreign Language course during their studies at EDC if they have chosen to follow a program in French.
EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL uses the ECTS credit system. One academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS. It is compulsory to validate all the credits of the program followed to validate your diploma at EDC. Detailed information is provided by the Pedagogy Department at the start of the academic year and throughout the academic year.
Grading Scale
🟢 A — Excellent
Excellent performance with only minor errors
Score: 20 → 18
Cumulative percentage: 2% → 8%
🟢 B — Very good
Above average but with some errors
Score: 17 → 15
Cumulative percentage: 14% → 39%
🟡 C — Good
Good work despite some notable errors
Score: 14 → 13
Cumulative percentage: 56% → 71%
🟠 D — Pass
Passable but with significant shortcomings
Score: 12 → 11
Cumulative percentage: 84% → 93%
🟠 E — Sufficient
Results meeting the minimum criteria
Score: 10
Cumulative percentage: 100%
🔶 Fx — Fail
✔ Fail — additional work is required before credits can be awarded
Score: 9 → 8
🔴 F — Fail
Fail — substantial work is required
Score: < 8
Fact Sheet
Student Guide
Accommodation
Academic Calendar

STUDY AT EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL

EXCHANGE STUDENT

HOW TO APPLY

Grading Scale

🟢 A — Excellent

🟢 B — Very good

🟡 C — Good

🟠 D — Pass

🟠 E — Sufficient

🔶 Fx — Fail

🔴 F — Fail

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR A DEGREE

How to apply ?

Grading Scale

🟢 A — Excellent

🟢 B — Very good

🟡 C — Good

🟠 D — Pass

🟠 E — Sufficient

🔶 Fx — Fail

🔴 F — Fail

Our values

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STUDY AT EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL

EXCHANGE STUDENT

HOW TO APPLY

NOMINATION

APPLICATION

VISA

LEARNING AGREEMENT

LANGUAGE LEVEL

ASSESSMENT AND CREDITS

CREDITS ECTS

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

FIND SOME HELP

Grading Scale

🟢 A — Excellent

🟢 B — Very good

🟡 C — Good

🟠 D — Pass

🟠 E — Sufficient

🔶 Fx — Fail

🔴 F — Fail

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR A DEGREE

How to apply ?

FULL TIME OR WORK STUDY?

VISA PROCEDURES

LANGUAGE PREREQUISITE

ASSESSMENTS & ECTS CREDITS

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Grading Scale

🟢 A — Excellent

🟢 B — Very good

🟡 C — Good

🟠 D — Pass

🟠 E — Sufficient

🔶 Fx — Fail

🔴 F — Fail