France

The #1 university in France can be deduced from the list of several global ranking lists. The QS World University Rankings 2025 and THE World University Rankings 2024 both have placed Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) on #1 position in France. However, apart from this, there are a few more universities in France that ranked high in the listings. For example, Sorbonne University, École Polytechnique and Université Paris-Saclay.

The following tips can help you improve your chances of selection:

• Applying early can increase your chances as the school offers rolling admissions and submitting an early application can work in your favour.
• Arranging all the required documentation is needed for selection.
• Investing good amount of time of writing essays can help you create a winning application.
• Above average GMAT and English proficiency scores will give your application an edge.
• Selecting recommenders thoughtfully and getting impressive recommendation letters from them can be a game changer.

Grenoble is a student friendly city, highly preferred by international students coming over to study and live in France. It offers the best student life, along with good living environment. Offering varied cultural activities and outing opportunities, Grenoble provides quality of life along with great academic opportunities. As a student, you will find this city quite affordable

For applying to MS in Business at Grenoble Graduate School of Business, you will need the following documents:

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in a field of study linked to the business
• English proficiency test scores
• Two Letters of recommendation
• Essays
• The passport or identity card
• CV/resume
• NOC to study abroad (if required)

No it is not difficult to get admission in Audencia Business school if you meet the eligibility criteria of the specific programme and fulfil the application requirements. You must arrange the following documents for applying to a management programme at Audencia Business School:

• Copy of identity document
• Photographs
• CV and cover letter in English
• English test score, such as TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS, or Duolingo
• Copies of diplomas and academic transcripts
• Copy of GMAT or GRE score

As per QS Global MBA Ranking 2025, the Audencia Business School ranks in 89th position (globally) and in 7th position in France. A French grande ecole and business school, Audencia Business School has campuses in Nantes, Paris, Beijing, and Shenzhen. The school possesses all three top international academic accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. 

No, you cannot apply for the International MBA programme at Audencia Business School without proving English proficiency. The minimum scores requirements for English proficiency test are 84 or higher in TOEFL iBT, 650 or higher in TOEIC, 6.5 or higher in IELTS, and 100 or higher in Duolingo.

GMAT or GRE scores are required for admission into EDHEC Business School. Although you can apply for the programme without GMAT score after a confirmation from the recruitment manager, you need to take the test and send the scores at a later date. The school will provide a conditional offer without GMAT score. You must fulfill GMAT minimum score requirements to confirm your enrolment at EDHEC Business School.

An MIM in France is more popular than an MBA. Although both the degrees are focused on management studies, the difference lies in the target students. Master is Management is for recent graduates and early professionals who want to gain understanding of management principles, and global business practices. MBA is mainly for professionals with significant experience and who want to gain leadership skills and advanced management abilities.