Scholarships and funding for international students at Audencia

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Audencia Business School offers merit-based scholarships to international students, alongside access to French government funding programmes including the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (up to €1,200/month for Master's students) and Campus France grants. Tuition fees range from €19,400 for a one-year MSc to €36,000 for the full two-year Master in Management. This page gives you a complete overview of all funding options available to help finance your studies at Audencia.

Audencia scholarships — what is available and how to apply

How to Finance Your Studies at Audencia

Audencia awards scholarships based on academic merit and, in some cases, financial need. Scholarships are assessed at the admissions stage, no separate application is required. The earlier you apply, the better your chances, as places and funding are allocated on a rolling basis.

ScholarshipAmountProgramSelection Criteria
Early Application€4, 500 Masters degree and 1st year entry for bachelor level programsApply before January 31th, 2026
Early Application50%International MBAApply before January 31st, 2026
Solidarity ScholarshipUp to 30%All ProgramsBased on financial need
Excellence ScholarshipUp to 30%All ProgramsBased on academic merit
Project-based Scholarships    Up to 50%International MBAProject-based scholarship demonstrating a commitment to one of the four concentrations in the program. See the guidelines for applying for this scholarship here.

*Audencia scholarships are for international applicants only, and are subject to availability of funds and final decision from Audencia’s scholarship committee. Applicants are limited to one scholarship in addition to Early Application. The scholarships are awarded in the form of a partial tuition fee waivers to students who are admitted to the Fall intake but who have not yet started the program. Quality applications are given priority. The Early application and the Project-based scholarships for our International MBA program cannot be cumulated.

Merit-based scholarship

Awarded to candidates with an outstanding academic record. The scholarship reduces tuition fees by a percentage determined at the time of your admission offer. To be considered: submit your application as early as possible with your full academic transcripts and any evidence of academic distinction or awards.

Diversity and inclusion scholarship

Audencia is committed to welcoming students from all backgrounds. Specific scholarships may be available for students from underrepresented regions or backgrounds. Contact the International Admissions Office directly to discuss your situation: international@audencia.com

Early application discount

Candidates who confirm their place by a given deadline may benefit from a tuition reduction. Contact the admissions team for the current conditions: international@audencia.com

The cost of studying at Audencia — what to budget for

Understanding the full cost of your studies before you apply is essential. Here is a transparent breakdown of tuition fees by programme, plus an estimate of living costs in Nantes or Paris.

Tuition Fees Table:

ProgramsDurationTuition FeesService Fees
Master in Management (Grande Ecole)2 years€36,000€500/year
1-Year MSc1 year€19,400€500/year
2-Year MSc2 years€29,800€500/year
Global BBA3 years€36,000€500/year
Bachelor in Management3 years€30,750€500/year

Service fees fund student services (housing, well-being, student organizations, events). They do not apply to CROUS scholarship recipients or apprentices.

Audencia scholarships

French government scholarships — funding you may not know about
Going international

France has one of the most generous scholarship systems in the world for international students. These programmes are funded by the French government and are open to students enrolling at Audencia.

The External Scholarships & Funding list below is for information purposes only. All terms and conditions are at the discretion of the funding institution. Audencia has agreements with certain of these institutions but not all. Please contact us to find out.

How Audencia's scholarship offer compares to other French business schools

When comparing schools, the scholarship offer is as important as the tuition fees. Here is how Audencia compares to its direct peers.

Comparative table

SchoolMerit scholarshipMax reductionNeed-basedEarly application discount
Audencia✓À confirmer✓✓
EDHEC✓Up to 50%✓ (CROUS)✗
NEOMA✓Up to €4,000✓ (CROUS)✓ (up to €3,500)
EM Lyon✓Up to 60%✓ (CROUS)✗
GEM✓Variable✓ (CROUS)✗

Sources: schools' official websites, may 2026

Audencia vs competitors — compare tuition fees

Other ways to fund your studies at Audencia

Payment in instalments

Audencia offers the possibility to pay tuition fees in several instalments rather than in one lump sum. Contact the admissions team at the time of your application to discuss the available options: international@audencia.com

Student loans — bank partnerships

Audencia has partnerships with banking institutions that offer student loans at preferential rates for enrolled students. Details are provided during the
admissions process.

Work-study (apprentissage)

Some Audencia programmes are available in apprentissage (work-study) format, where your employer covers part or all of your tuition fees. This option is available for certain MSc and Mastère Spécialisé programmes. Check individual programme pages for eligibility. Note: the Master in Management (Grande Ecole) is not available in work-study format.

Scholarships from your home country

Many governments, foundations and companies offer scholarships specifically for students studying abroad. Before applying to Audencia, check:

  • Your national ministry of education or higher education
  • The French embassy in your country
  • Major companies and foundations in your country that support international study
  • Campus France's country-specific scholarship database (campusbourses.campusfrance.org)
Student loans
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Partner banks

Audencia has negotiated partnerships with several banking establishments to enable students to benefit from loan offers at preferential rates.

Most loans granted by French banks require a guarantor residing in France. Audencia does not act as an intermediary in these transactions and has no responsibility for negotiating these agreements.

Partner Banks – Nantes and la Roche-sur-Yon campuses

Partner Banks – Paris campus

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State-guaranteed loan

For French students or European Union nationals without a guarantor, the Ministry of Higher Education offers, through the BPI France guarantee fund, a state-guaranteed student loan of up to €20,000, with no personal guarantee and no means-testing.

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CROUS scholarships

Higher education grants are administered by the French government. Applications for scholarships based on social criteria are made using the student social file (DSE).

Students in initial training, under 28 years of age, French nationals and Europeans (under certain conditions).

The financial situation of the tax household, as well as the number of people in it, define the step, ranging from 0 bis to 7, in which the scholarship student is placed. Depending on the level, the amount of the grant varies between €108.40 and €596.50 per month, from September to June (with some exceptions).

The amount of the grant varies between €108.40 and €596.50 per month, from September to June (with some exceptions).

Paid in-house assignments

How to maximise your chances of getting financial support — step by step

  1. Apply to Audencia as early as possible (admissions open from autumn)
    Early applicants are considered first for merit scholarships and Eiffel nominations.
  2. Check your Eiffel eligibility immediately
    If you are under 29, not currently studying in France, and your field is Economics & Management — contact international@audencia.com in October to be considered for Eiffel nomination.
  3. Check Campus France scholarships for your country
    Go to campusbourses.campusfrance.org and filter by your nationality.
  4. Ask about payment plans at the time of your offer
    Once you receive your admission offer, ask the admissions team about instalment plans and bank partnerships.
  5. Confirm your place early for any early application discount
    Ask the admissions team about the current early confirmation discount.
Frequently asked questions about scholarships and funding at Audencia

Apply now — September 2026 intake open

Contact the International Admissions team

Check Campus France scholarships for your country