Founded in 1903 by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Toulouse, Toulouse Business School (TBS) has always been committed to excellence in the discharge of its mission. TBS is dedicated to providing its students with the analytical skills, professional networks and agility needed to adapt, innovate, and anticipate change. As part of an economic, cultural, and educational centre at the heart of Europe, students gain the knowledge and networks to succeed wherever their career takes them.
With five campuses located in the heart of dynamic cities, such as Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona (Spain), Casablanca (Morocco) and London (UK), and alliances with top academic institutions and multinational corporations across the globe, TBS offers a broad core curriculum of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The programs are taught in English, French and Spanish, and cover Business, Management, Finance, Marketing, and Aerospace Management. TBS is a proud member of the French Conférence des Grandes Ecoles, and amongst the prestigious 1% of business schools with the “triple crown” of international accreditations AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Located in the south of France, and just over an hour’s flight or five and a half-hour train ride from Paris, Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France. It is the centre of the European aerospace industry with the headquarters of Airbus and CNES’s Toulouse Space Center (CST), the largest space centre in Europe. The city's unique architecture made of pinkish terracotta bricks, has earned Toulouse the nickname La Ville Rose (“The pink city”). Toulouse has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Canal Du Midi and the Basilica of St. Sermin.
France, officially the French Republic or République Française, is a country in Western Europe bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, and Spain. The capital city of Paris is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre. Other major urban areas include Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille and Nice.
France has a population of around 65.1 million people, ranking 22nd in the world. The official language is French, but the central location of this country makes it likely that you’ll hear many different languages, and be understood perfectly well in English. France is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world. It is also the world's most visited country with 86 million annual visitors - more than its own total population! International travellers flock to France to explore cultural centres such as Paris and Strasbourg, sample the fine foods and wines, enjoy the beaches and see the French Alps. If you have an interest in art, food, architecture, literature and fashion, Paris is a must-see. There are also many other cities such as Toulouse and Marseille that expand upon the attractions Paris has to offer, each with their own respective aesthetic. Despite France’s reputation for city life, approximately 80% of France is countryside, dotted with picturesque villages. You easily spend years trying to discover all France has to offer, however it’s worth remembering that when in France you will be just a short tunnel ride to the UK, and within easy reach of all Europe has to offer.
Did you know?
France, with its overseas territories, has 12 time zones, the largest number of any country. 'Le Procope' in Paris, which opened in 1694, is the oldest café or coffee shop in the world.
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Autumn Semester (SP5)
September to December
Spring Semester (SP2)
January to April
Not available for exchange.
All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.
Your enrolment at Toulouse can be in either all English courses or all French courses. It is not possible to mix your course enrolments between the two languages.
Credits are measured by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the following applies:
It can sometimes be difficult to make up exactly 22.5 units (not all courses will be worth exactly 7.5 ECTS), but you should be able to get very close. Make sure you check with your Program Director if you don’t have exactly 22.5 ECTS.
For non-native speakers, an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher on the academic module or equivalent is required.
Find courses at Toulouse Business School undergraduate and postgraduate course list.
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Weather
Autumn/Winter: 3°c to 17°c
Spring/Summer: 14°c to 25°c
Currency
€ Euro
Local language/s
French
Toulouse Business School’s Welcome Team offers airport pick up from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport.
Undergraduate students, please email welcometeambach@tbs-education.org to organise airport pick.
Postgraduate students, please email welcome-team@tbs-education.org to organise airport pick up.
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here.
Toulouse Business School does not offer on-campus accommodation however has partnerships with accommodation providers in providing student residences. Please advise TBS as soon as possible if you have any problems finding accommodation – Toulouse and Paris are very popular student cities and leaving it too late may lead to problems in finding your accommodation.
More information on accommodation can be found here.
As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Toulouse Business School, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur:
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Return flights from Adelaide | $2500 |
Accommodation | $850 per month |
Meals/Groceries | $500 per month |
Transportation | $40 per month |
Entertainment and incidentals including phone, laundry etc. | $400 to $500 per month |
More information can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.
UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy.
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.
As an exchange student at Toulouse School of Business, you must register for the compulsory French National Health Insurance after your arrival in France. This service is free. More information will be given to you at orientation.
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It is your responsibility to apply for your visa for your overseas study experience. You can refer to the relevant consulate regarding a specific countries visa requirement. UniSA is legally unable to provide visa advise. Please see below links for more information.
Australian Government DFAT brief on France is available here.
France embassy website can be found here.
Toulouse School of Business student visa FAQ is available here.
To participate in an exchange experience, you must register your travel with International SOS (iSOS). We will provide instructions on how to do this throughout the process.
UniSA has partnered with iSOS to offer our students medical, safety and security advice, referrals, emotional support and routine and emergency assistance when travelling or living abroad.
For more information please visit the Travel Health and Safety Webpage.
Before your departure, we strongly encourage you to visit the Smartraveller website.
The website contains important information you need to know about travel documents, up to date travel advisories on destinations you may be travelling to on behalf of the University, travel tips and more.
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The TBS Summer and Winter School offers undergraduate and master level students a unique opportunity to spend their winter or summer vacation in across three European countries, France, Spain and Slovenia making a truly an immersive experience!
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Location: Paris and Toulouse |
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