The many reasons to choose Paris and PSB for your exchange program

When planning to study abroad as an exchange student or a freemover, it can be difficult to choose the right destination and school for you.

 

To help you make your decision, we have selected a range of top reasons to choose PSB Paris School of Business as your study abroad destination.

Paris, the City of Light and a European center
An historic capital city, still a main place in Europe for business

Not only is France located at the heart of Europe both historically and geographically, it was the founding country of the European Union.

Connected by train to the main other business places such as Brussels, London, Amsterdam or Geneva, and by plane to the world, Paris, is a key actor in the international business world today.

Concentrating the majority of head offices, and as a stock market place, Paris is the city where decisions are made and contracts are signed. International companies or international branches of French companies are located in the city, offering job pools for motivated young executives.

French education: internationally renowned for its high level of quality

French universities and schools, and particularly the Parisian ones, offer a high level of education internationally that is recognized by the professionals all over the world. Humanities, history, medicine and legal careers are as well known as business and engineering. Opting for a French diploma is a strategic key element on your CV as it carries an international reputation.

Tradition and modernity : bread, architecture and culture

Paris is not only a good choice for education and job opportunities but it is also a place where you can develop your inspiration, and your curiosity and cultural knowledge. Discovering life in this cinematic city and tasting by yourself the imagery of the French clichés is a real learning and exceptional living experience.

Home of the romantics, Paris is an open air museum : Palais des Tuileries, Place des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe. Every street and building has a story to tell and each district hides its museum to complete the collection of the most famous places : Musée du Louvres, Musée du Quai d’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly.

Paris is also a hotspot for pop culture and art as an essential pitstop for international artists in the different fields : cinema, music, contemporary art, etc. You will experiment the rooftop nights and maybe take part of an underground party in a secret location.

Paris : a door to France and French gastronomy

You can enjoy French gastronomy, from the simplest in a neighborhood bakery to the most sophisticated by experiencing the famous restaurants of the capital, or other cities in France, within few hours on TGV.

  • Aix en Provence - Marseille, Mediterranean Sea, boullabaisse and lavander
  • Bordeaux, Cap Ferret,Saint Emilion, wine, surf and oysters 
  • Lyon, capital of gastronomy 
  • Strasbourg, Christmas Market, bredele and half-timbering houses
  • Chamonix, Mont-Blanc, raclette and ski in the Alpes 
  • But also Nantes, Dijon, Rennes, Toulouse, and so many beautiful cities and landscape to explore.
The many reasons to choose Paris and PSB for your exchange program

Paris School of Business : the international and innovative place to study in the french capital

A perfect central Paris Location

PSB Paris School of Business is located on the Left Bank of the River Seine in the 13th district of Paris. Travelling to the campus is secure and simple thanks to the many public transport options available (metro lines 5, 7 and 14). The area is home to Paris's principal Asian community, so you will find a lot of delicious Asian restaurants close to the campus. You'll also find riverbanks and parks nearby to take a break and relax with friends.If you want to study at a library, the multimedia library Jean-Pierre Melville is only a minute away, right next to Olympiades metro station. Alternatively, the beautiful National Library, Bibliothèque François Mitterand, is just a 11 minute walk away - make sure you take the time to admire its award-winning modern architecture that represents four open books.

Modern & Innovative Campus

Inaugurated in 2014 by the Mayor of Paris, Campus Cluster Paris Innovation is the first campus of its kind in France. Higher education, entrepreneurship, innovation and digital economy can all be found on the one campus. Home to three schools (PSB Paris School of Business, Web School Factory & IICP), an innovation factory, and a unique concept of coffee shop, the campus provides students with a positive environment that fosters innovation. It is a place where students can meet professionals, grow start-ups, attend conferences and workshops, and share ideas. Since its opening, the Campus Cluster Paris Innovation never stopped to grow and welcome new projects, actors, ideas and discutions and develop permanently its complete ecosystem.

Soft skills, hybridization & transversality…

Recruiters are now looking for are now looking for candidates capable of mobilizing cross-functional skills. The hybridization of skills is a way to create new professions that call upon fields of specialization that are often very opposed in theory, such as marketing and fashion for example.

Art Culture /digital skills / leadership / international are mixed in our programs to offer to our students a different and wider state of mind, to ensure their hability to think out of the box ans innovate.

…based on the widest network of schools in Europe

PSB is a part of Galileo Global Education Group, the European Leader in higher education with 180 000 students. Galileo brings together dozens of educational institutions and schools in France and around the world, allowing its students to benefit from the best expertise in each field.

International Focus & Accreditation

A key factor of PSB Paris School of Business' success is its international focus. It is at the core of the school's programs, teaching methods, internships and partnerships. Out aim is to become the most international Parisian school. With the notoriety and force of the Grande Ecole program which is AMBA accredited, along with the know-how of the international programs, the school is an attractive higher education institution on a global scale. We aim to double the number of international students by 2020, so the campus will become even more of a melting pot of nationalities and cultures than today!

Range of Courses

PSB Paris School of Business offers an full range of programs taught in English & French by an international faculty. The faculty is made up of both highly qualified academics and professionals and we believe that this combination of theoretical and practical training is the best way to learn about business.PSB Paris School of Business offers degree programs of various levels: undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate. There is a large choice of specializations such as finance, luxury, international management, tourism, etc. Exchange students have the opportunity to graduate with a Certificate of Business in Management, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, or Luxury. French language course are also available to international students enrolled on the Study Abroad & Exchange programs.

VIP On-Campus Support

PSB Paris School of Business staff understand that moving to another country can be stressful which is why staff assist you every step of the way. The team will help you to prepare your arrival, and answer all the questions you may have before, during, and after your studies in Paris. Always happy to meet new international students, the office works closely with the student association VIP (Very International People) to make sure you fully enjoy studying in Paris.

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