Nantes, France
Located along the Loire River in western France, Nantes combines historic charm with a lively arts scene, modern public transportation, and a large student population. Students can explore the Château des ducs de Bretagne, the city’s historic neighborhoods, waterfront areas, and the imaginative Machines de l’île.
Nantes is also well positioned for travel. The Atlantic coast is less than an hour away, while Paris can be reached in approximately two hours by high-speed train. Its manageable size, cafés, markets, cultural events, and convenient transportation make Nantes an appealing place to experience daily life in France.
About Audencia Business School
Audencia Business School is an internationally focused French business school headquartered in Nantes. It offers programs in business, management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and related fields, with an emphasis on responsible leadership, innovation, and global engagement.
Most Coggin exchange students study at Audencia’s Atlantic Campus, located in Nantes’ university district. Exchange students join an international academic community and have access to student services, orientation activities, campus resources, and opportunities to engage with both French and international students.
Contact
44312 Nantes CEDEX 3
Tel.: +33 (0)2 40 37 34 34
Audencia Business School Academics
Academic Calendar
The fall semester runs from early September to the latter half of December. The spring semester runs from the first week of January to early June. View Audencia's academic calendar.
Courses
At Audencia Business School, exchange students can choose from a variety of undergraduate courses taught in English. The Atlantic Campus primarily offers courses related to the **Grande École program**, including management, finance, marketing, and international business.
In contrast, the City Campus is home to the Bachelor in Management (BBA) program, which covers fundamental business disciplines such as marketing, management, economics, and law
Exchange students are able to take French language class at 4 different levels. Registration takes place during orientation.
Credit & Grade Conversions
Credit conversions can be found on our Credit Conversion page. For details on grade conversions, see your study abroad advisor.
Note: Undergraduate students are expected to take the equivalent of 12-15 UNF credits while abroad for fall or spring semesters; graduate students are expected to take 9-12 UNF credits.
Audencia Application Process
Step 1:
- Schedule an appointment with a Coggin Study Abroad Advisor to discuss classes and options.
- Review the Coggin Study Abroad Agreement.
- Complete the Coggin Study Abroad Application.
Coggin Study Abroad Application Deadline:
- Fall Semester or full year: March 15
- Spring Semester: September 15
Step 2:
Your study abroad advisor will send your nomination to Audencia. Soon after, an International Student Coordinator from Audencia will send an email with instructions to register online along with information regarding any and all administrative documents you will be required to submit.
Audencia Application Deadline:
- Fall Semester or full year: May 13
- Spring Semester: October 15
Audencia Housing & Cost
No On-Campus Housing
Students can select from a variety of housing options, such as individual rooms, student residences, homestays with local families, and private apartments, studios, and flats. With the use of Audencia's housing platform (see link below) that provides information on what's available, students are encouraged to look for their accommodations as soon as they are nominated.
Cost
UNF students participating in a Coggin semester exchange program will pay UNF tuition. Students will be responsible for all other expenses (i.e. flight, meals, housing, etc.). See your study abroad advisor for an estimated cost for one semester at Audencia.
Note: We recommend using Oanda as a currency converter when determining your budget.
Additional Support Available:
Funding
Please view our Study Abroad Funding page for information about scholarships other funding opportunities.