Famous for its historical heritage, Nîmes is a modern university city. Ferias, concerts, exhibitions and more… are held all year round, making Nîmes a vibrant and lively destination.
Built in 1989, Vatel Nîmes is the Group’s pilot school and its largest campus in Europe. Today, it is home to 500 students, 50% of whom come from outside France, with a total of 20 nationalities.
CONTACT
Ritam DHAROD
Tel. : +33 (0) 6 79 82 99 83
admissions.nimes@vatel.fr
BACHELOR
MBA
The MBA in Nîmes is in two formats : full time or a work-study program.
Courses are in French or English in both the formats.
Please note that the work-study program requires employee status in France, which means that if you are not French, you must have a work permit for at least two years.
Additionally, you will need to demonstrate a C1 level in both French and English.
The teaching staff plays a very important role in your future success. At Vatel Nîmes, teachers pass on their know-how and their passion to you. The unfailing commitment of Vatel’s teaching staff - whether university teachers or guest lecturers selected for their excellence in a specific field – contribute to your future success.
| Annual Admission fees | 450 € |
| TUITION FEES | |
| Bachelor Year 1 | 10 200 € |
| MBA Year 1 | 10 500 € |
The fees are indicative and subject to an increase of between, 3 to 5 % each year.
The student service center is very active and runs themed events to gather all the students in a festive atmosphere: integration weekend, Chinese New Year, ski trips, visits to Disneyland Paris, cultural trips to European capitals, vineyard and wine-tasting visits, sightseeing, get-togethers with students from neighboring universities and schools, Diwali (the Indian festival of lights), and more… Near the campus, you can also do plenty of sports including: golf (18-hole course), horse riding, tennis, football, squash, bowling, ice skating, climbing, canyoning, and canoeing.
8-10°C in winter
December-March)
30-33°C in summer
(June-September) with low rainfall
300 days of sunshine a year.
Nîmes is situated in the south of France, close to Mediterranean beaches and bathed in sunlight all year long. The surrounding area offers plenty of leisure activities such as: sightseeing, surfing, windsurfing, diving, walking, horse-riding, and more.
The Roman amphitheater was built at the end of the first century AD. It hosted gladiator fights for vast audiences… until they moved on to bullfighters, sportsmen and performing artists. It is the top bullfighting venue in France. And by showing their student card, students can get discounts at cinemas, libraries, museums and elsewhere.
In June and September, Nîmes comes vibrantly alive during popular festivals called ferias. In Spanish, a feria is a fair or festival. The Nîmes version celebrates horses, bulls, music, dance and wine. All generations of people gather in the city to share intense, delightful moments.
The Southern Alps attract people eager for high-altitude adventures, whereas the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees have preserved their traditions and offer a wide range of equally tempting activities, such as water sports and modern ski resorts. In winter, the student council runs excursions so everyone can enjoy the benefits of mountain air and snow sports.
Sky and sea merge on the blue horizon, while white horses and black bulls roam free. The Rhone delta is home to more than 350 species of resident and migratory birds that nest and breed here; it is one of Europe’s few migratory bird reserves. This wild and protected region’s fauna and flora are exceptionally rich.
Truffles from Périgord, strawberries and asparagus from Nîmes, wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Nyons olives, Roquefort cheese… are among the many delights of the French gastronomy. The school offers wine and cheese tasting visits as part of its academic program.
After English, French is the most widely studied language in the world. And together with English, it is the only language spoken on all five continents. Being able to speak French is very important for an international career in hospitality.
France is the one of the world's leading economic power. It is a country of culture, history and diplomacy. France is home to leading international corporations such as Accor, Airbus, Total, Orange, L'Oréal, Chanel, Renault, Danone, and more.
France has a great location in the heart of Europe, offering numerous opportunities, a great climate, and outstanding natural beauty. Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Dublin – with your student resident card, you can visit 25 European countries and enjoy all the cities that you have always dreamed of visiting.
The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Palais du Louvre, the Sacré Coeur, the Champs- Elysées Avenue with its legendary boutiques… Paris is only three hours from Nîmes by high-speed TGV train, and students in France get great reductions on train fares.
Périgord truffles, strawberries and asparagus from Nîmes, olives from Nyons, wines from Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Roquefort cheese are among France’s many culinary delights. As part of its academic program, the school runs wine and cheese tasting trips in southern France.
Enjoy proximity to the Alps or the Pyrenees for high altitude adventures, plus a wide range of equally tempting activities, such as water sports, by the Mediterranean Sea.
Attractive tuition fees compared to the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
*Source: Atout France
2019 Activity Report
