Facts
- Programmes and dates:
- Sport Federation and Major Events Management: Monday 16 June to Saturday 5 July 2025
- Hospitality and Gastronomy co-branded with Ecole Fauchon: Monday 7 to Friday 18 July 2025
- A Summer in Paris: Monday 7 July to Sunday 3 August 2025
- Programme length: 2 to 3 weeks
- Locations: Paris, Reims and Rouen
- Language of instruction: English
- Application eligibility: Students from Nottingham University Business School will be prioritised but all students are welcome to apply. Undergraduate students must be in the 2nd year or above at the time of application.
About NEOMA
Founded in 2013, NEOMA Business School is the result of the merger of two historical institutions, Reims Business School (1928) and Rouen Business School (1871). NEOMA Business School's Executive MBA was ranked 6th in France, 29th in Europe and 61st in the world in the QS World Rankings 2020. This highly selective institution is annually ranked in the top 7 French institutions fully recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education.
Programmes
Sport Federation and Major Events Management, Reims and Paris
NEOMA is offering this exciting summer school, which takes place in Paris in the first week and Reims in the second and third week. Students will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the French success story of event management; expand students' understanding and knowledge base of Sport management; hear from guest speakers and enjoy a unique French experience among an international network of students and professionals.
Hospitality and Gastronomy co-branded with the Ecole Fauchon, Rouen
- Gain a key insight into French hospitality and gastronomy
- Learn about how innovation and sustainability are driving development in the sector
- Give a truly cross-cultural approach, essential in order to succeed in this dynamic and truly global industry
- Enjoy lectures, corporate visits and an industry-led consultancy project in order to get an intensive yet very hands-on experience through guest speakers (NEOMA Alumni and FAUCHON professionals).
A Summer in Paris, Paris
- Week 1: Cross-cultural Management and Intercultural Communication
- Week 2: Strategy and Sustainability
- Week 3: Luxury Marketing
- Week 4: International Finance: The European Perspective
Things to do
Paris
"Paris' monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups... Packed with iconic museums and monuments, together with low-key treasures cherished by locals, Paris is a city that emanates "la belle vie" (the good life).
Away from the highlights – the Louvre, Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower – Parisian life ticks along with a coffee on a terrace, a bike ride along the Seine, and wine-fueled lunches with friends in noisy bistros." Lonely Planet 2024: Paris
Top attractions: Eiffel Tower, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, Musée de Louvre, Les Catacombes, Musee Rodin, Jardin du Luxembourg, Panthéon.
Reims
"Meticulously restored after WWI and again following WWII, Reims is endowed with handsome pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Along with Épernay, it is the most important centre of Champagne production, and a fine base for exploring the Montagne de Reims Champagne Route." Lonely Planet 2022
Lonely Planet's top attractions: Cathédrale Notre Dame, Palais du Tau, Basilique St-Rémi, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Halles du Boulingrin, Musée de la Reddition, Musée St-Rémi, Joan of Arc Statue, Porte de Mars.
Rouen
"With its soaring Gothic cathedral, beautifully restored medieval quarter, imposing ancient churches, excellent museums and vibrant cultural life, Rouen is one of Normandy’s most engaging and historically rich destinations." Lonely Planet 2025: Rouen
Lonely Planet's top attractions: Historic Jeanne D'Arc, Abbatiale St-Ouen, Cathédrale Notre Dame, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Palais de Justice
Travel opportunities
Paris
Paris has major air, rail and road links with three international airports and six major railway stations, connected to three networks: high-speed (TGV, Eurostar, Intercity Express and Frecciarossa); standard speed (Intercités, Intercités de nuit, Nightjet and TER); and suburban rail Transilien.
Reims
Reims is served by two main railway stations: Gare de Reims in the city centre and the new Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV three miles (five km) southwest of the city with high-speed rail connections to Paris, Metz, Nancy and Strasbourg.
- 1¼ hour flight or 2½ hour train from London to Paris
- 50 minute train from Paris to Reims
Rouen
City transport consists of a tram and bus system. Rouen is accessible from Paris by direct train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen central station, which is a 20-minute journey from the Rouen campus.
- 1¼ hour train from Paris Saint-Lazare
- 1 hour train from the Normandy coast
Climate
Each region of France has its own climate. Along the Atlantic, in the west of France, summers are warm and winters are mild. Rain is frequent. In the east of France, summers are warm and winters are cold with snow in the mountain areas. In the south of France, it is a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild, dry winters.
Paris is pleasantly warm in the summer; July has average high temperatures of 26.3ºC and average low temperatures of 14.7ºC.
Reims has a similar climate to Paris, the city is located in the Grand East region, north east of Paris and can be colder than Paris in the winter. July has average high temperatures of 25.2°C and average low temperatures of 13°C.
Rouen has an oceanic climate, similar to Paris but a little cooler and rainier. July has average minimum temperatures of 18ºC and average maximum temperatures of 23ºC.
Finance
All students nominated to NEOMA Business School will receive a tuition fee waiver.
Means-tested bursary
Available to students classed as Home students for fees purposes:
- Awards of £500 available. Students from low-income households who meet the Global Opportunities team's widening participation eligibility criteria will be prioritised. Please note a limited number of awards are available.
Please visit the FAQs Finance section for further information on the Global Opportunities team's widening participation criteria.
BUTEX scholarships
Competitive scholarships of £600 are available through British Universities Transnational Exchange (BUTEX). Applications will open in April/May 2025. Please visit the BUTEX website for further information:
BUTEX scholarships
Costs
Below are the approximate costs you will need to budget for, in order to participate in the summer school:
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Return flight/trains from UK
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£200+
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Programme fee, including activities, welcome and farewell dinner and administrative fees
Sport and Events Management
Hospitality and Gastronomy
A Summer in Paris
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€1,200 (£1,000)
€1,300 (£1,100)
Waived
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Accommodation
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€650 - 1,400
(£550 - 1,200)
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Cultural excursions
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Included in the programme fee |
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Meals and domestic transport
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€500+
(£420+)
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Visa/entry to France
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£0 for UK nationals
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Global/European Health
Insurance Card (GHIC/EHIC)
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£0 for UK nationals*
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Health and travel insurance
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£50+
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Approximate budget range for one month
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£2,000 - 3,000
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*In-country healthcare costs may vary.
Approximate living costs are compiled from external sources and the partner university website. Exchange rates may vary, currency exchange rate as of January 2025.
Accommodation
Students arrange accommodation independently and NEOMA has provided links to Studapart and Airbnb accommodation on their website. If students require guidance booking accommodation, they can contact NEOMA Business School directly for assistance.
Further information
NEOMA Business School, International Summer Schools 2025
NEOMA Business School: Sport Federations and Major Event Management Summer School
NEOMA Business School: Students with Disabilities
France Diversity Resources
Stonewall: France LGBTQ+