Academic excellence recognised worldwide
KEDGE is one of the very few business schools worldwide to hold the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations, known collectively as the “triple crown”. This distinction reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to academic rigour, impactful research, responsible leadership, and international engagement.
Offering programmes from Bachelor’s degrees to MSc, MBA and PhD level — delivered in French or entirely in English — and operating across 11 campuses on three continents, KEDGE welcomes over 1,000 international students every year, fostering a dynamic and globally diverse community.
A global distinction driven by peer recognition
Each year, during the Eduniversal World Convention, the Eduniversal Gala Ceremony celebrates the Top 5 Business Schools across nine global regions. The results are determined by the respected “Deans’ Vote”, an annual survey in which academic leaders from around the world nominate the institutions they believe exemplify outstanding quality, innovation, and global impact.
In the 2025 edition, KEDGE ranks among the Top 3 institutions in France within the 5 Palmes league, supported by an outstanding Deans’ Recommendation Rate of 311%. This endorsement from international academic peers highlights the school’s global reputation and its influence within the higher education landscape.
How the Eduniversal ranking works
The Eduniversal “Best Business Schools Ranking” evaluates the 1,000 leading business and management schools worldwide across 154 countries. Institutions are categorised into five levels of excellence, known as the Palmes of Excellence, according to their international reputation, partnerships, global impact, and academic quality — with 5 Palmes representing the highest honour.
Being awarded the 5 Palmes places KEDGE within a very select group of internationally recognised institutions demonstrating significant global reach, academic strength, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
This classification is further reinforced by the annual Deans’ Vote, which validates the Palmes distinctions through peer endorsement.
What the 5 Palmes of Excellence represents
The highest tier in the ranking recognises business schools that demonstrate:
- Global visibility and international influence
- Strong multicultural and worldwide impact
- Outstanding academic and pedagogical excellence
- Meaningful contributions to research and knowledge creation
- Strategic leadership and innovation in management education
In 2025, only three French institutions achieved this elite level, positioning KEDGE among the country’s and the world’s most influential and innovative business schools.
A milestone achievement for the entire KEDGE community
This accomplishment reinforces KEDGE’s status as a world-class academic and innovation hub in management sciences. It is a testament to the work and dedication of the school’s academic and professional staff, who uphold the institution’s core values of:
- Equal opportunity
- Inclusion and diversity
- Democratisation of access to excellence
- A spirit of progress and innovation
Through their commitment to high-quality teaching, impactful research, and comprehensive student support, they contribute daily to KEDGE’s international influence and its mission to develop responsible, forward-thinking leaders for an ever-changing world.
