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KEDGE Admission Requirements
What KEDGE Business School usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- Intakes: September; some January
- SOP & LOR support
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What do Indian students need to get into KEDGE?
KEDGE is accessible for good profiles for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience), IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted), a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on kedge.edu.
Official sources: KEDGE Business School — admissions (official website)
KEDGE admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- accessible for good profiles
- Academic score
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- English
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted)
- GRE / GMAT
- Usually not required
- Profile
- A focused SOP and two LORs; a few backlogs are often acceptable
- Intakes
- September; some January
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught
- Visa
- VLS-TS long-stay student visa
- Apply at
- kedge.edu
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for KEDGE?
Universities in France assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Management and Supply Chain Management at KEDGE, expect backgrounds such as any bachelor's degree (0–2 years' experience) and business, engineering or economics most common and prerequisites like bachelor's degree and GMAT/GRE for some schools.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to KEDGE step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare KEDGE's programs — for example Management and Supply Chain Management — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why KEDGE and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: business school in Bordeaux and Marseille.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (kedge.edu), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.
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FAQs
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For a accessible for good profiles university like KEDGE, Indian students usually succeed with 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience). Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted). IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught are accepted depending on the program.
Usually not required. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are September; some January. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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