Sup de Luxe's international education
In the heart of Paris, the global capital of luxury, Sup de Luxe trains globally-minded professionals ready to lead, innovate, and evolve within the international luxury eco-system.
with 56 nationalities represented
for students exchanges (Montreal, London, Hong-Kong)
which represents 16% of the graduates since 1991, spread across 65 countries
Going international is key in luxury
Like luxury itself, Sup de Luxe has always made international openness a top priority, with one ambition: to offer the best possible experience to both French and international students as they prepare for successful careers in the luxury industry. Excellence knows no borders: its community of nearly 4,000 graduates now spans every continent.
Awarded 4 Eduniversal Palmes of Excellence in 2025, Sup de Luxe is recognised among the world’s leading specialised institutions for its strong international influence, academic excellence, and close connections with the global luxury industry.
Sup de Luxe offers six degree programmes taught in English, reflecting the diversity and international scope of today’s luxury industry:
- • Bachelor in Luxury Management & Marketing – English Track
- • MSc Global Luxury Brand Management
- • MSc Luxury Fashion Management
- • MSc Luxury Gastronomy & Wine Management
- • MBA Online – Luxury Management in the Digital Age
- • Global Executive MBA in Luxury Leadership
These programmes bring together students from around the world and combine academic excellence with an in-depth understanding of the luxury industry, preparing graduates to pursue international careers across all sectors of luxury.
International Student Experience
From the second year of the Bachelor’s degree, students have a 6-months academic exchanges opportunities with partner universities such as:
- Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada
- Richmond American University London, United Kingdom
- The Westminster University, London, United Kingdom
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong
Each year, Sup de Luxe students complete internships around the world, gaining hands-on experience within leading luxury brands, hospitality groups, fashion houses, and international companies. With internship opportunities spanning 27 international destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, students develop a global understanding of the luxury industry while strengthening their intercultural and professional skills.
Recent internships include positions such as:
- Chanel sales support (Brussels), sales and retail assistant Guerlain Benelux (Brussels), junior sales coordinator Palais Namaskar (Marrakech)
- Cartier Boutique Assistant (Amsterdam)
- Delvaux Asset Manager (Belgium)
- Marketing Assistant Pierre Hermé (Tokyo), Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, Porsche Centre Lebanon (Beirut)
Florence, Italy
A unique immersion into the worlds of art, culture, craftsmanship, hospitality and luxury heritage. As part of the MSc in Fashion Management, second-year students take part in a one-week programme developed in partnership with Polimoda, combining academic courses, workshops, industry insights and exclusive visits to leading fashion and luxury companies in Florence.
This experience offers them firsthand exposure to Italian craftsmanship and creative professions while strengthening their understanding of the global luxury industry. As part of the Annual Project, students also worked on a strategic brief developed with Balmain, exploring the Maison’s heritage to identify a leather goods piece from its archives, or an iconic design from a past collection, with the potential to be reintroduced to the French market. Combining heritage analysis, market research and brand strategy, the project immersed students in the key challenges of luxury product development and brand revitalisation.
Milan, Italy
• Through immersive academic and professional experiences, students gain direct exposure to some of the most influential brands and leading figures in the industry. As part of the MSc Global Management, they take part in a four-day study trip organized in partnership with Creative Academy. The program includes exclusive visits and meetings with prestigious luxury houses such as Fendi and Cartier, as well as industry experts such as Luca Valente, a creative professional and Sup de Luxe alumnus.
• Milan also hosts the Executive MBA Seminar, an executive-level immersion focused on leadership, innovation, luxury management, and contemporary business challenges through company visits, industry insights, and meetings with senior executives.
• Barcelone, Spain: COIL Sup de Luxe x EAE Barcelone
As part of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project developed in partnership with EAE Business School, first-year MSc in Fashion Management students worked in international teams on a strategic brief for Schiaparelli. Their challenge was to imagine how the Maison could translate its surrealist couture identity into a temporary retail experience capable of engaging today's luxury consumers. The project enabled students to develop their international project management, cross-cultural collaboration, and strategic thinking skills while addressing a real luxury business challenge.
International Faculty
Sup de Luxe’s international influence is also reflected in the expertise of its faculty. Teacher-researchers and luxury industry professionals contribute to research, speak at international conferences, and take part in academic collaborations, sharing with students both a global and forward-looking perspective on the challenges facing the sector.
Among them, Hiba Zielinski, Associate Professor of Luxury Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at Sup de Luxe, contributes to this academic perspective through her expertise and research work. This dynamic is further strengthened by the academic expertise of the research laboratory at EDC Paris Business School, supporting the Institute’s international outlook and academic excellence.
Global alumni chapters
The Sup de Luxe alumni community comes together around the world through its international Chapters.
Led by dedicated Chapter Chairs, these ambassadors play a key role in strengthening Sup de Luxe's international presence and fostering a dynamic alumni network within their region.
Their missions:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni planning to relocate to the region providing guidance, support, and helping them integrate into the local community.
- Organise networking events and gatherings to connect alumni across the region.
- Foster a spirit of collaboration and solidarity by encouraging both professional and personal support within the community.
- Promote the image, values, and international reputation of Sup de Luxe throughout their region.
Our Chapter chairs :
- • UK - Christiana Savvides (2013)
- • US & CANADA - Douglas Kaplan (2020)
- • SPAIN - Aurélie Gaffier (2011)
- • HONG KONG - Inès Gafsi (2010)
- • JAPAN - Tomo Honda (2021)
- • MOROCCO - Meryame Mellouk (2009)
- • SWITZERLAND - Alexandra Uskokovic (2019)
International Development and Visibility
International openness is at the heart of Sup de Luxe’s academic strategy. Through partnerships with leading universities, faculty exchanges, visiting professors and institutional collaborations, the Institute is continuously expanding its international network and strengthening the global dimension of its programmes.
This commitment is also reflected in Sup de Luxe’s active presence on the international stage. The Institute is regularly invited to take part in conferences and round tables, such as Marta Marcheva, Director of Sup de Luxe, who was invited to Luxe Pack NYC to participate in a round table alongside Chanel and Luxus, focusing on the heritage and savoir-faire of French luxury.
Sup de Luxe also continues to develop its relationships with international networks and institutions. The Institute is notably a member of clubs such as Bhartiya Club and Asia Society France, and takes part in leading events in the field of international higher education, including EAIE in Europe, NAFSA in the United States and APAIE in Asia. These commitments help strengthen Sup de Luxe’s international visibility and create more opportunities for collaboration with academic and professional stakeholders around the world.