What are the prerequisites for enrolling in one of our programmes at KEDGE as an international student? Here, you'll find information about our courses, eligibility criteria, admissions process, and the support available to you.
As an undergraduate student, you have 2 options:
A 4-year bachelor’s degree offering students a minimum of 2 years spent abroad and a year of professional experience.
ELIGIBILITY
- Entry in year 1 after your final year studying for a High School Certificate.
- Entry in year 3 after completion of 2 years of higher education.
The ideal candidate would have a vocation for international business, a good level of English and a 2nd foreign language.
Admission to the 1st year
For non-French-speaking students living abroad who are in their final year of high school, preparing for the High School Certificate, IBA, National Baccalaureate, or an equivalent qualification.
- Academic transcripts from the last 2 years of high school
- A copy of your high school diploma (if already awarded)
- A copy of your passport or ID card
- A CV
- Proof of English proficiency: minimum IELTS score of IELTS (5.5) / Duolingo (95) / PTE (36)
- Optional: Additional supporting documents (e.g. academic recommendation letters)
- Application fee: €120. Before submitting your online application, you will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. Payment must be made online by credit card at the time of submission. Your application will not be considered complete until the fee has been received. Please note that the application fee cannot be transferred to future applications at KEDGE Business School.
Admission to the 3rd year
- Applicants will be assessed based on a motivation file, which evaluates both academic level and personal motivation. Particular emphasis is placed on international experience and perspective.
- Required English scores : IELTS 6 / TOEFL IBT 74 / TOEIC 660 / Duolingo (105)/ PTE (46)
Please note: A score of 6.5 IELTS/ 79 TOEFL IBT / 550 TOEFL/ 785 TOEIC is required to complete the IBBA programme and obtain your diploma
Admission:
You will receive four motivational questions to be answered in English and submitted to the jury before your interview.
Oral test: A motivational interview conducted in English.
CAMPUS VISIT
To come and visit Marseille campus, contact us:
1. Via e-mail : admissibles@kedgebs.com
2. Via telephone, from monday to saturday 8am to 8pm : 0033491827745
HOW DO I APPLY?
Apply online at join.kedge.edu
A 2-year Master’s degree designed around three key components of KEDGE’s key strategy: entrepreneurship, tech management and common good.
ELIGIBILITY
You can integrate the course after an international bachelor's degree, with at least 2 years of higher education undertaken outside of France.
ONLINE APPLICATION
A registration fee of €120 is required. Before finalising your online application, you will be asked to pay the non-refundable application fee. This fee can only be paid online by credit card at the time of application submission. Your application will not be considered complete until we receive this fee. Please note, this fee cannot be credited towards any future applications at KEDGE Business School.
You can expect a response within a maximum of 10 days.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS & TESTS
- A current CV.
- A copy of your passport or ID.
- A letter of recommendation.
- English language proficiency certificate: TOEFL > 550 / TOEIC > 785 / IBT > 80 / IELTS > 6 / Duolingo (105) / PTE (46).
RECOMMENDED TESTS
ONLINE INTERVIEW
A 30-minute interview is required for all applicants, regardless of nationality or location. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email from KEDGE to arrange your interview.
IMPORTANT: We recommend applying as early as possible due to the visa procedure duration.
Admission is based on an evaluation of your application and a Teams interview.
HOW TO APPLY?
Apply online at join.kedge.edu
As a postgraduate student, you have the following options:
Our specialised postgraduate Master of Science programmes are taught entirely in English and are open to international students.
ELIGIBILITY
Short Track (4 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,
- Level of English : TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country.
Long Track (3 years + of higher education):
- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,
- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.
HOW TO I APPLY?
- Complete the online application form starting by creating an account. You will be prompted to pay a non-refundable 120€ registration fee.
- Submit your application form.
- Await our response. It will be reviewed by the KEDGE admission team within 10 days.
- Pay the application fee.
The selection period will end once the programme has filled its quota of new students for the upcoming intake. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your application as early as possible during this selection period.
July 2025 - 2nd session
- Application deadline: July 6th, 2025
- Interviews (subject to availability): July 15th to 18th, 2025
- Admission results: July 21st to 22nd, 2025
KEDGE PhD Programme (Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration) offers scholars the opportunity to become future faculty members in leading international business schools and universities. During their study, PhD students undertake research projects leading to academic publications. The course normally lasts three to four years of full-time study and consists of two phases: time dedicated to the completion of doctoral studies and time dedicated to providing teaching and research support.
ELIGIBILITY
A Master’s degree is expected in order to apply as well as full English proficiency. In addition, candidates will be selected on the basis of their CVs, academic references, and interviews with their potential supervisor.
HOW TO APPLY?
Complete the online application form, available on our website.
Submit the following documents to the designated email address: phd.recruitment@kedgebs.com
a. Statement of purpose (cover letter)
b. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
c. Proposal of a potential thesis topic (please [click here] to download our general guidance document on how to write a research proposal)
d. Grade transcripts of your MA and BA degrees
e. A PDF copy of your MA thesis or another research-oriented piece of work (e.g. BA thesis, seminar papers, etc.). This must be single-authored.
f. At least one reference letter
Only applications received by email before the deadline will be considered.
In the subject line of your email, please clearly state your surname and the Centre of Excellence you are applying to, for example: "PhD Application, Smith, Marketing"
If you wish to apply to two Centres, please send two separate emails.
KEDGE offers several short-term programmes in specific fields:
- International Summer schools (June - July): You have the choice between the Digital Summer School offering flexible programmes that allows you to follow different thematic packages and the International KEDGE Summer School in the campuses of Paris or Marseille offering you the opportunity to build your own programme according to your interests, needs, timing and budget.
- International Winter school (January):An immersive programme dedicated to Technologies, Management and Innovation over the course of a 2-week period. You can take 1 course or both as part of the package. This is an online led class divided between asynchronous and synchronous sessions.
- Tailor-Made & Faculty Led Programmes: KEDGE is available to offer a tailor-made programme specifically designed to meet the needs of your institution/university/college. We are here to make your international programme a reality.
ELIGIBILITY
Highly motivated and open-minded Bachelor or Master level students in good academic standing with a sufficient level of English.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications can be done from our dedicated platform.
You can also download our questionnaire or email us for more details, questions or support at: short-terms@kedgebs.com
KEDGE Business School is pleased to welcome more than 1000 international students every year. We welcome both Bachelor and Master students into different programmes.
ELIGIBILITY
The partner institutions can nominate their students on our nomination website.
HOW TO APPLY?
When your university has nominated you, you receive an email from KEDGE with important information:
- A link and login credentials for the application platform
- Application documents to send to your university and to upload on our platform
- The application deadline
REQUIREMENTS
Pre-requisites
Students can study at KEDGE from the second year of their Bachelor's degree up to the second year of their Master’s degree.
If you wish to take courses taught in English, you must demonstrate a minimum level of B2, or provide a valid score from one of the following tests:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum 79
- TOEFL (paper-based): minimum 550
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- TOEIC: minimum 785
If you wish to attend courses taught in French, you will have to prove a level of at least B2 thanks to a document provided by KEDGE.
Mandatory documents
When you have filled in the required personal information on the application, we will ask you to upload a list of documents:
- A copy of a valid passport (for both EU and non-EU students) or a copy of your national identity card (EU students only)
- A certificate of academic level (provided by KEDGE), completed and stamped by your home university
- A certificate of English proficiency (provided by KEDGE), completed and stamped by your home university
- A certificate of French proficiency (provided by KEDGE), completed and stamped by your home university — only required if you intend to take courses taught in French
For more information, please contact incoming@kedgebs.com