What Studialis does

Studialis is the French operating entity of Galileo Global Education, one of Europe's largest private higher education networks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, the company operates a federation of 30+ specialized schools across 14 campus locations in France, organized into three divisions: Art & Design schools (LISAA, Penninghen, Cours Florent, Strate, CLCF, Atelier Chardon Savard, among others), Business Schools (Paris School of Business, MBA ESG, ESG family of specialized schools, HETIC, Digital Campus), and a healthcare vertical (Eva Santé). Studialis serves approximately 210,000 students annually drawn from 65+ countries, offering programs from BTS through Master's level with 54 certified curricula, including RNCP-certified degrees and Qualiopi quality-certified programs.

The business is B2C and tuition-driven, with annual fees ranging from €7,000 to €20,000 depending on institution and program tier. Bachelor's programs for EU students cost €8,000-€12,500/year, Master's programs €16,000-€19,000/year, with non-EU students paying approximately 15% premium. Revenue is supplemented by merit-based scholarships covering up to 30% of tuition and a mandatory €95 student life contribution. The GTM is direct-to-consumer via a digital platform (studialisedu.net) that supports downloadable application forms and brochures, plus a 14-campus physical network for in-person enrollment. Distribution is reinforced by content marketing targeting international students, with destination content for French cities and practical guides on visa, healthcare, and accommodation.

The company is differentiated primarily by scale, regulatory certifications (RNCP, Qualiopi, French Ministry recognition), and a large employer partnership network (3,000+ corporate partners, 300+ fashion/design studios). Reported employment outcomes are 90% within 6 months of graduation (86% Bellecour, 93% LISAA, 97% Penninghen), which the company uses as a primary marketing claim. Recent strategic moves include a 2025 partnership with ESSEM Casablanca for North African expansion and a 2025 Eva Santé campus opening in Bordeaux, signaling continued geographic and vertical growth within the French and adjacent European private higher education market.

Name

Studialis

Legal name

Studialis

Website

https://studialisedu.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Studialis operates the French arm of Galileo Global Education, a network of 30+ private higher education schools across 14 French campuses serving 210,000 international and domestic students annually in business, design, and healthcare programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consortia & Network Exchange Programs (EDAIABAF), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), Merit-Based Scholarships (Academic Excellence) (EDAIAOAA)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Business schools
• Art design schools
• Fashion design programs
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across multiple private institutions. Annual fees range from €7,000 to €20,000 for private institutions and specialized schools. Fashion design bachelor's programs range from €8,000 to €12,500 for EU students, while master's programs cost €16,000 to €19,000. Non-EU students pay approximately 15% higher fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studialis operates the French arm of Galileo Global Education, a network of 30+ private higher education institutions delivering degree and diploma programs in business, art, design, digital technology, fashion, culinary arts, healthcare, and social professions across 13 French campuses. Annual tuition ranges from €7,000 to €20,000, with bachelor's in fashion design priced at €8,000–€12,500 for EU students and master's at €16,000–€19,000. The network serves 210,000 students annually from 65+ countries.

Product overview

Studialis is part of Galileo Global Education, Europe's premier higher education network operating across France. The offering is a platform-plus-multiple-institutions architecture consisting of over 30 specialized schools organized into three main divisions: (1) Art & Design Schools including Atelier Chardon Savard, Atelier de Sèvres, Bellecour, CIFACOM, CIFAP, CLCF, Cours Florent, IESA Arts & Culture, Institut Culinaire de France, ITM Paris, LISAA, Penninghen, and Strate; (2) Business Schools covering digital, general management, luxury, sport, finance, HR, and executive specializations including Digital Campus, ESG, ESGCI, ESG Executive, ESG Finance, ESG Langues, ESG Luxe, ESG Sport, ESGRH, HETIC, MBA ESG, Narratiiv, Paris School of Business, Paris School of Business & Technology, and Web School Factory; (3) Eva Santé for Healthcare and Social professions. Programs range from BTS to Master's level, with specialized offerings such as the MSc in Luxury & Fashion Management. The network serves 210,000+ students annually across 13 French campuses, with a 90% employment rate within 6 months of graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atelier Chardon Savard Fashion design higher education programs in French and English at Paris and Nantes campuses, connected to the luxury industry, for students seeking careers in fashion design.
• Atelier de Sèvres Foundation programs in French and English that prepare students for entry into prestigious art and animation schools, for prospective creative students.
• Bellecour École School of Design, Animation and Video Game with 86% graduate employment rate and Qualiopi quality certification, targeting creative students.
• CIFACOM Programs in branding, publishing, advertising, and multimedia design with small class sizes on an exclusive Paris campus, for prospective creative professionals.
• CIFAP Professional training in film, audiovisual, music and live performance delivered with industry partnerships on an exclusive Paris campus, for creative students.
• CLCF Film and audiovisual production school with more than 60 years of experience since 1963 on an exclusive Paris campus, for aspiring filmmakers and audiovisual professionals.
• Cours Florent Theater, cinema, music, and musical theater training since 1967 with campuses in France and Belgium, for performing arts students.
• Digital Campus Digital careers education with national presence, hands-on learning, and an extensive partner network, for students pursuing digital professions.
• Elije Multidisciplinary digital education program with knowledge of legal issues, individualized support, and small class sizes, for prospective digital professionals.
• ESARC BTS specialization with dynamic learning, continuous guidance, and a focus on professional integration, for students pursuing BTS diplomas.
• ESG Diverse range of business programs with bilingual and English-taught options, innovative teaching methods, and an entrepreneurial mindset, for prospective business students.
• ESGCI Internationally recognized business and commerce degrees designed for working professionals, with career opportunities across Europe.
• ESG Executive Advanced executive education offering a unique cultural and academic experience, for senior professionals.
• ESG Finance Wide range of finance programs with hands-on learning and guidance from 110+ expert professors, for students pursuing finance careers.
• ESG Langues Personalized English courses with professional coaching and preparation for official TOEIC certification, for students needing English-language credentials.
• ESG Luxe Luxury management specialization with campuses in major French cities and partnerships with top luxury brands, for students targeting luxury-industry careers.
• ESG Sport Sports business school offering bachelor to master's level RNCP-certified degrees with sports-industry partnerships, for students targeting sports management careers.
• ESGRH Specialized human resources tracks with corporate partnerships, personalized support, and dynamic learning, for students pursuing HR careers.
• HETIC Multidisciplinary digital education with an entrepreneurship and innovation focus and a network of top companies, for prospective digital professionals.
• IESA Arts & Culture Cultural creative industries and art market specialization since 1985 with 30% international students, for those targeting arts administration careers.
• Institut Culinaire de France Art and management of cooking specialization with intensive programs in French and English, Qualiopi certified, for culinary students.
• ITM Paris Technical Institute of Makeup since 1985 offering professional makeup and cosmetics marketing programs, Qualiopi certified, for beauty-industry students.
• LISAA Animation, video game, graphic design, architecture, and fashion school with 93% employment rate within six months and French Ministry recognition, for creative students.
• MBA ESG MBA and advanced management programs with 37+ years of experience, adapted to job market needs with a focus on employability, for professionals.
• Narratiiv Recognized diplomas with specialized narrative and storytelling tracks, an innovative approach, and personalized support, for creative-writing students.
• Paris School of Business English-taught, internationally recognized business and management programs with a multicultural Paris campus and vibrant student life, for prospective business students.
• Paris School of Business & Technology Business and technology education with flexible admissions, a focus on digital innovation, and global engagement, for prospective technology-business students.
• Penninghen Design and creativity school with over 55 years of experience, offering Master's in Art Direction, Interior Architecture, and Communication; 97% graduate employment rate, for creative students.
• Strate Top-ranked design school with international reach in France, India, and Africa since 1993, for design students.
• Web School Factory Digital innovation leaders with hybrid expertise, an entrepreneurship focus, and project-based learning, for web and digital students.
• Eva Santé Training center for healthcare, social work, and early childhood education with campuses in Metz and Bordeaux offering CAP AEPE, DEAS, and DEAES diplomas, for healthcare trainees.
• ESG Immobilier Real estate education offering specialized tracks in real estate business and management, for students pursuing real-estate careers.
• MSc in Luxury & Fashion Management Two-year Master's program at Paris School of Business focusing on luxury brand management, marketing, merchandising, and international expansion in the luxury industry, for graduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates find employment within 6 months
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Galileo Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 3,000 top business partnerships providing students with industry connections, internship opportunities, and professional network access. These corporate partnerships support the network's focus on employability and real-world project experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global private education company spanning language training, study abroad, and degree programs. Comparable in multi-country footprint and international student pipeline, though with broader product mix.
• Galileo Global Education (parent network): The overarching European higher-education network of which Studialis is the French operating entity. Comparable as the broader portfolio benchmark for cross-school network economics.
• Laureate Education: Global network of for-profit higher education institutions with similar multi-discipline, multi-country model. Broad incumbent benchmark for network consolidation economics.

Direct peers

• Istituto Marangoni: Italian luxury/fashion/design school that is the historical parent lineage of Galileo Global Education (the network Studialis sits in). Comparable in fashion/design education, international student focus, and premium pricing.
• SKEMA Business School: French business school with multi-campus international footprint and a large international student intake. Direct peer in internationalization strategy and business/management program mix.
• Hult International Business School: International business school with multi-campus footprint and focus on international student employability. Comparable in premium tuition, business specialization, and global recruitment.
• INSEEC Group: One of France's largest private higher education groups, operating business, luxury, sport, and digital schools across multiple French cities. Closest direct competitor in scale, vertical mix, and French private higher-ed positioning.

Emerging players

• Navitas: Global education provider specializing in university pathway and English-language programs for international students. Comparable in international recruitment model and pathway-to-degree structure.
• IDP Education: Global education services company focused on international student placement and English-language testing. Adjacent in international student recruitment and global education mobility.

Regional players

• IES Abroad: US-based study abroad provider sending American students to international programs. Comparable in international education infrastructure, though with a different directional flow (outbound from US).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/114056032096929
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/galileo-global-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/eva__sante

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Subsidiaries32 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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