Albert School of Business & Data

Albert School is a private higher education institution based in Paris, specialising in data analysis and management.[1] It was founded in 2022 by entrepreneurs Grégoire Genest, Mathieu Schimpl, and Matthieu Heurtel.

History

Founded in 2022 in Paris by entrepreneurs Grégoire Genest, Mathieu Schimpl, and Matthieu Heurtel, an associate of former French Digital Minister Cédric O, Albert School trains students in data-driven careers.[2][3][4] Positioned as an innovative blend of business and engineering schools,[5] it is named in homage to Albert Einstein. The curriculum emphasises quantitative disciplines, with half of the courses dedicated to mathematics, data science and AI, the other half to business and humanities.[6][7] The school was established to address the growing demand for hybrid professionals who combine technical expertise with business acumen.[4][6]

Its 20 investors include Xavier Niel (Iliad), Bernard Arnault (LVMH), Rodolphe Saadé (CMA CGM), Jacques-Antoine Granjon (Veepee), Marc Simoncini (Meetic), Anne Lange, and eight unicorn companies (e.g., Contentsquare, PayFit, ManoMano, Jellysmack, Vestiaire Collective, Veepee, and Voodoo).[3][8][4][2][5][9][10] Together, they invested €8 million to launch the Paris campus.[8][4][3]

Albert School has opened campuses in Marseille (2023),[5][11] Lyon (2024),[12][13] Geneva,[9] Madrid[14] and Milan (2025).[15] The institution aims to establish 50 global campuses by 2035.[13]

Programmes

The school’s academic offerings are structured around three core programmes: Data, Mathematics and Business.[16]

The Bachelor in Business, Data & AI is an undergraduate programme open to students after high school. It offers core training in business management and data analysis, and awards a degree equivalent to three years of university study.[17][2]

For students seeking advanced specialisation, the Specialised Master’s programme offers focused tracks in data-driven business, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and sustainable development. This programme requires a third-year internship, ensuring direct professional experience.[2]

The "Grande École" Programme (PGE) is a five-year course that combines both bachelor's and master’s studies, ending with a degree equivalent to five years of university education.

Albert School’s Bachelor and Master programmes, offered in partnership with Mines Paris – PSL, have received official French state recognition.

The Bachelor in Science and Engineering is authorized to confer the “Grade de Licence” and is accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI) and the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

The Master of Science is authorized to confer the “Grade de Master” under the decree of 3 March 2026, published in the Journal officiel on 12 April 2026.

Albert School is a pioneer in Web3 education, delivering specialised programmes in the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology to equip students for the future of the decentralised internet.[4][2]

Academic partnerships

In 2024, Albert School established a significant academic partnership with École des Mines de Paris, launching joint programmes at the bachelor and master levels. This collaboration reflects the school’s commitment to integrating engineering and business education. Both institutions jointly manage recruitment, training, and graduation.[9]

In 2025, the school expanded its international academic network by introducing the "AI & Entrepreneurship" Master’s programme in collaboration with the POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Milan.[18] That same year, Albert School also created a dual Bachelor’s degree in data science with EDHEC Business School, offered on its Lille and Nice campuses.[19]

Corporate partnerships

Albert School maintains strong ties with a diverse range of leading corporations, facilitating internships and work-study opportunities for its students. Notable partners include LVMH, Google, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Facebook, Capgemini, Cajoo, Carrefour, the French Ministry of Armed Forces, IBM, CMA CGM, Henkel, Edmond de Rothschild Group, Payfit, Nestlé, Reply, Alan, Orange Group and Asmodee.[9][5][20][21][7] Additionally, students at the Madrid campus benefit from collaborations with IBEX 35 firms,[14] while those in Lyon engage with local companies such as Groupe SEB, Descours & Cabaud, and Vicat.[22]

Key figures

Albert School’s inaugural class in 2022 consisted of 33 students, with 30% receiving scholarships. The following year, the school attracted 1,500 applications for just 92 Bachelor’s and 80 Master’s spots.[5] By 2023, enrollment had increased to 150 students.[23]

Tuition at Albert School is €13,900 per year for the Bachelor’s programme and €16,900 per year for the Master’s programme.[24]

Accessibility policy

Albert School promotes social diversity through scholarships covering 50% to 100% of tuition, funded by its corporate and donor network.[6] MSc students benefit from fully funded tuition via apprenticeship contracts.[22][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Albert School : comment se différencie cette nouvelle école de commerce qui a séduit Bernard Arnault (LVMH) et Xavier Niel (Free)". La Tribune (in French). 7 June 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Jacquot, Bruno (3 July 2022). "La bosse des maths et le sens des affaires". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Makary, Laura. "EXCLUSIF - Albert School, la nouvelle école business & data, lève 8 millions auprès de licornes". Les Echos (France).
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Ferrari, Pauline (8 December 2022). "Blockchain, crypto, NFT : le Web3 débarque dans les écoles de commerce". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Bierer, Aliénor (5 June 2023). "Albert School, l'école de commerce orientée sur la data, ouvre un deuxième campus à Marseille". Le Journal du Dimanche (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Heuze, Maxime (7 June 2023). "Albert School : comment se différencie cette nouvelle école de commerce qui a séduit Bernard Arnault (LVMH) et Xavier Niel (Free)". La Tribune (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  7. 1 2 Seramour, Célia (19 April 2022). "Albert School peaufine les détails de sa première promotion - Le Monde Informatique". LeMondeInformatique (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  8. 1 2 Mitrofanoff, Kira (26 January 2022). "L'Albert School, la nouvelle business school centrée sur la data". Challenges (magazine) (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Eigenmann, Julie (13 November 2024). "Analyste de données, l'arbre qui cache une forêt de métiers - Le Temps". Le Temps (in French). ISSN 1423-3967. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Niel, Arnault et Saadé, une alliance qui ne paie pas de Mines". Le Canard Enchaîné (in French). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "Marseille. C'est quoi ce campus qui s'installe quartier Joliette en septembre ?". Actu (in French). 17 May 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ouverture d'un campus Albert School x Mines Paris PSL à Lyon". 24 October 2025 (in French). 20 January 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Ouverture d'un campus Albert School x Mines Paris PSL à Lyon - ONLYLYON Business". onlylyon.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Albert School s'installe à Madrid pour former l'élite numérique de demain". Le Petit Journal (in French). 16 June 2025. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  15. ↑ Marino, Anna (29 January 2025). "A Milano Albert School, l'ateneo che mette insieme data, AI e business". Il Sole 24 Ore (in Italian). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  16. ↑ "EXCLUSIF - Albert School, la nouvelle école business & data, lève 8 millions auprès de licornes". Les Echos (in French). 31 May 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  17. ↑ "Albert School - Bachelor's degree in Business and Data (en anglais)". fr.albertschool.com (in French). Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  18. ↑ Redazione Adnkronos (12 June 2025). "Polimi e Albert School, ecco il nuovo master in Intelligenza Artificiale e imprenditorialità". Adnkronos (in Italian). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  19. ↑ "L'EDHEC Business School lance un double diplôme avec Albert School | EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL". www.edhec.edu (in French). 4 November 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  20. ↑ Polle, Benjamin. "Friand de profils data, le BCG chaperonne la nouvelle Albert School". Consultor (in French). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  21. ↑ Reply, TamTamy (5 November 2025). "Formazione, IA e transizione energetica". Reply (in Italian). Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  22. 1 2 "ALBERT SCHOOL Lyon : nouveau campus dédié Data pour Entreprises". Lyon Entreprises (in French). 22 July 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  23. ↑ "Mines-Paris PSL signe son COP 2023-2027 et annonce deux doubles diplômes avec l'école privée Albert school". AEF Info (in French). 18 December 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  24. ↑ "Albert School - Fees". www.albertschool.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.

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