KEDGE to launch associated campus in India

The new associated campus, which is being launched in collaboration with Vijaybhoomi University in Karjat, a town near Mumbai, and its business education arm, the Jagdish Sheth School of Management, will initially offer a bachelor in business administration program starting September 2025.

The collaboration with Vijaybhoomi aligns perfectly with our vision to nurture global leaders with a strong foundation in innovation and ethics
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To be eligible for the undergraduate program, students must have completed or be currently enrolled in grade 12, India’s equivalent of the final year of high school, and either have a minimum SAT score of 1300 or pass KEDGE’s internal entrance exam.

“In line with its mission to educate future leaders in their local contexts, KEDGE already operates associated campuses in Abidjan and Dakar (Africa), as well as in Shanghai and Suzhou (China),” read a statement by the grande école. 

“This new strategic partnership in South Asia, established with Vijaybhoomi University and its JAGSoM Business School, will enable the joint development of innovative programmes. These will combine KEDGE’s academic expertise with the evolving needs of the Indian market in areas such as sustainable management, the creative industries, sport, entrepreneurship and innovation.” 

As its associated campus prepares to introduce a BBA program within the next two months, KEDGE’s collaboration with Vijaybhoomi University will also lead to the launch of several master of science programs in areas such as sports management, arts and creative industries, sustainable transformation, luxury management, entrepreneurship and innovation, and design.

These programs are expected to launch in September 2026 and will be delivered at the Vijaybhoomi University campus, with select modules featuring remote lectures from KEDGE faculty based in France.

According to a report by Careers360, an executive MBA and a PhD program tailored for working professionals are also expected to be introduced in the coming years.

Moreover, a dedicated India operations team appointed by KEDGE will oversee all academic affairs related to the associated campus.

“This partnership is a testament to KEDGE’s mission to extend its global footprint and bring top-tier education closer to students worldwide. The collaboration with Vijaybhoomi aligns perfectly with our vision to nurture global leaders with a strong foundation in innovation and ethics,” stated Alexandre de Navailles, general manager, KEDGE. 

KEDGE’s India plans build on the success of its ventures in other parts of Asia and Africa.

 In China, the school has established two Franco-Chinese institutes – both recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education – focused on art, design management, humanities, and social sciences, together welcoming over 300 high-potential Chinese students each year.

Meanwhile in Africa, its Dakar campus in Senegal, operational since 2008, offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in management along with executive education. The Abidjan campus in Côte d’Ivoire, launched in 2020, reflects the school’s ambition to grow its footprint across the continent.

Though French institutions have previously been encouraged to establish fully fledged campuses in India, Campus France has been actively exploring joint campus opportunities, a focus highlighted during The PIE Live India 2025.

Moreover, it’s not just KEDGE, ranked among the top 10 business schools in France, that is expanding its presence. 

ESCP, another leading French business school, has partnered with IIT Bombay and IIT Madras to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and the integration of emerging technologies in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and AI.