France, Paris

PSB Paris School of Business

Bachelor, MBA

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PSB Paris School of Business is one of the most dynamic independent business schools in France.

True to it’s motto, «Acting beyond knowledge», students are part of an innovative and unique learning process which combines theoretical teaching and professional experience, all in a truly international environment. Every year, it welcomes 225 international exchange students. The PSB Management School is specialized in business and management, ranking among the top 20 business schools in France, and top 4 in the Paris area. Also, it is AACSB member.

The Country

France is the largest country in Western Europe and the European Union, and the third-largest in Europe as a whole. It is a unitary semi- presidential republic with its capital in Paris. France is the most popular tourist destination in the world with over 75 million visitors annually. It has both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. The landscape is diverse, with mountains in the east and south, including the Alpine peak of Mont Blanc which is Western Europe’s highest point. Due to favorable conditions for grape growing in the south, France is the world’s largest wine producer.

Also, the country’s wines are rated among the best in the world.

The City

Paris, the “City of Light”, has long been France’s cultural, political, and business epicenter. It is located in the north of France on the river Seine and has the reputation of being the most romantic city. The city contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world’s most visited tourist site the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, Lido etc.

Paris is one of the largest agglomerations in Europe with almost 12 million people living in the whole metropolitan area. Also, it is home to the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, Clarins, etc.

Student life

Studying in Paris entitles you to benefit from the economic and cultural activities of an international city. PSB Management School campus is located in the heart of the 11th district of Paris. The 11th district is in a friendly neighborhood where the mansions of the Marais and Place des Vosges are side by side with modern achievements such as the Opera Bastille. Well served by public transport, many cultural and educational institutions are close to the school.

Estimated Expenses

Rough Expense Comparison

Semester at ZSEM

Semester at PSB

Health Insurance

Airfare

178 EUR

Housing/Utilities*

287 EUR

500 EUR

Internet/cable*

28 EUR

Depends

Food*

177 EUR

300 EUR

Books

Included

Included

Transportation*

16 EUR

65 EUR

Visa

*per month

Accommodation

PSB does not provide accommodation for students at the moment, but does its best to help its students to find housing in Paris. You can apply for student residences, located in different areas in Paris. Students have to make arrangements to find their own accommodation but PSB offers many information and advices on their web site to help students find their accommodation.

Travel opportunities

France has been the world’s most popular tourist destination for over twenty years. It has beautiful beaches, high mountains, finest historic monuments, magnificent castles and many more. With 3,800 national monuments in and around Paris, you will have the opportunity to explore. Also, Palace of Versailles is located just 20 km away from the capital. While studying in Paris you can go on a short weekend city breaks in places such as Nice, Lille, Nantes or Bordeaux. Trains are a great way to get around in France. You can get pretty much from anywhere to anywhere else by train. For interregional trains you can book tickets online at www.voyages-sncf.com.