SKEMA Business School
Sophia Antipolis, France
SKEMA strives to create an environment where students can learn in a diverse and multicultural atmosphere. The campus is located in Sophia Antipolis, approximately 25 miles southwest of Nice, in the European Silicon Valley. This ideal location provides students with exposure to the European, Latin, and Mediterranean cultures and a perfect environment for enjoying beautiful weather and an abundance of travel opportunities of the French Riviera. SKEMA Business offers majors in International Business; Marketing; Finance; Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management; Sports Management, Management Information Systems and Management.
The City
Sophia Antipolis is in the heart of the Mediterranean, located between Nice and Cannes. It is actually a Technology Park/Community that has been a work in progress since the late 1960's. Sophia Antipolis is home to educational institutions, research facilities, housing, recreational amenities and some of Europe's leading technology companies. Some of the more prestigious international companies include IBM and L'Oreal. The development plan of 1974 provided for Sophia Antipolis' 5600 acres to be divided into protected green spaces, business zones, and recreational areas. Two thirds of the land has been set aside to remain undeveloped green space. Even though there are many housing facilities, about 70% of the
residents work outside of the park. With such a free flow of people, visitors have many opportunities to experience diverse cultures. Business students with senior status are eligible to participate in SKEMA's graduate-level Masters program in Suzhou, China.
Term Dates
Fall: Early September - mid-December
Spring: Early January - early May
Language of Instruction
90% of all classes are taught in English.
Courses Available
Use our course equivalency database to see which courses available at SKEMA would apply toward your UF degree! Other business courses may be submitted for UF equivalency. Please see an academic advisor for information pertaining to requesting additional equivalencies. Find more courses at SKEMA.
| SKEMA points from |
SKEMA points to |
UF grade |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 20 | A |
| 12 | 13.9 | B+ |
| 11 | 11.9 | B |
| 10 | 10.9 | C+ |
| 9 | 9.9 | C |
| 8 | 8.9 | D+ |
| 7 | 7.9 | D |
| 0 | 6.9 | E |
Credit Conversion
Same as UF.
| Rough Expense Comparison | Semester at UF | Semester at SKEMA |
|---|---|---|
| UF Tuition | $3,085 | $3,085 |
| UFIC Admin. Fee | --- | $250 |
| Health Insurance | $730 | $890 |
| Airfare | --- | $1,400 |
| Housing | $2,620 | $3,500 |
| Internet/cable | $455 | Included |
| Food | $2,065 | $2,500 |
| Books | $540 | $300 |
| Transportation | $270 | $100 |
| Visa | --- | $135 |
| Total | $9,765 | $12,160 |
Accommodation
The SKEMA housing service has a database of over 1,000 properties on offer. As soon as a student is admitted to the exchange program they will receive access to a site that displays the list of rentals available. There are also five residence halls located in Sophia Antipolis close to the university. The school is 20 minutes by bus or car from the centre of the cities of Antibes, Juan-Les-Pins, Cannes and Grasse and 25 minutes from the centre of Nice.
Currency
Euro.
Travel Opportunities
The Côte d'Azur region of France offers a wide variety of touring opportunities. It is home to some of the most famous cities in the French Riviera: Nice, Cannes, and Antibes. Students may visit Cathédrale de St-Réparate in Nice; a remarkable cathedral built on the original location of Greek and Roman temples. Another noteworthy landmark, Musée Matisse, exhibits paintings, drawings, sketches and bronze sculptures from every time period of the famous French artist's career. Sophia Antipolis is only a one-hour drive from Monaco and Italy. The Nice International Airport is only 20 minutes away from where students can fly to any major cities in Europe. All capitals are within a two-hour flight time.
Interested?
For more information please call or email us.
Heavener School of Business
133 Bryan Hall, PO Box 117160
Gainesville, Florida, 32611-7160
Phone: 352-273-0165
- Email Joe Rojo (joe.rojo at warrington.ufl.edu)
- Email Lucy DiLeo (lucy.dileo at warrington.ufl.edu)
- Email Jason Ward (jason.ward at warrington.ufl.edu)
Contacts Abroad
Stéphanie Schulz
International Coordinator
Incoming student Exchange
Phone: +33 (0)4 93 95 44 76
Fax: +33 (0)4 93 95 45 70
Email (stephanie.schulz at ceram.fr)