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Audencia Business School has officially announced the expansion of its presence in the French capital with the opening of a second campus in Paris for the start of the 2027 academic year. The announcement was made by school director Sébastien Tran during a press conference held on November 4, 2026, at the school’s existing Saint-Ouen campus.
Strategic Location in the 13th Arrondissement
The new facility will occupy a 4,300-square-meter building located in the 13th arrondissement, near the François Mitterrand Library. According to Sébastien Tran, the choice of location is designed to bring the institution closer to corporate partners and the Station F startup campus, as well as to better serve the school’s alumni base, one-third of which is situated in Paris.
The site, a former Crous restaurant, is currently undergoing renovations. Once completed, it will feature:
- 14 classrooms and an amphitheater
- A “Knowledge Hub” and dedicated study spaces
- Dedicated areas for student life and alumni activities
- A 200-seat cafeteria and event facilities
Ambitious Growth Targets
Starting in 2027, the new campus is expected to accommodate 1,000 students in apprenticeship programs and 1,000 students in executive education. The school has set an ambitious goal to host a total of 3,600 students in Paris by the end of its strategic plan in 2030. This expansion coincides with a period of growth for Audencia, which reported a 6% increase in new student intake this year, reaching 3,400 new enrollments.
School officials noted that the institution currently serves over 9,500 students globally and expects to surpass 10,000 in the coming year. As part of this growth, the school is also enhancing its executive education offerings, including the launch of an executive PhD and specialized short-term courses, such as those focused on cybersecurity and risk management.
In addition to physical expansion, Audencia is diversifying its academic portfolio. New initiatives include a double degree in “Management, Communication, and Media” and an MSc in Visual Arts Management, developed in partnership with the École du Louvre and Boston University. The school also plans to launch a new institution dedicated to public and international relations in 2028.
Source: L’Etudiant
