IONIS Education Group

The leading group in private higher education in France

Established by Marc Sellam in 1980, IONIS Education Group stands as the leading group in private higher education in France today. With 29 schools and entities spanning 27 cities across France and internationally, we bring together over 35,000 students in diverse fields, including business, marketing, communication, management, finance, computer science, digital technology, aeronautics, energy, transportation, biotechnology, and creative disciplines.

Our mission at IONIS is to cultivate the New Intelligences required for the enterprises of both today and tomorrow. We emphasize international engagement, a profound commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, and instill a genuine culture of adaptability and change. These are the fundamental values woven into the fabric of education provided to our future graduates. Our goal is to equip them to become key players in the economy of the future. As they step into the professional world, they join our extensive alumni networks, which collectively represent a force of over 100,000 members.

A mindset embodying modern educational principles

It represents more than just a structural advantage; it embodies a shared mindset centered around a common vision and strong values:

• Giving significant importance to both human and practical skills, not just the assimilation of knowledge, recognizing that a school is a place for personal growth.
• Prioritizing the learning of adaptability, the analysis of changes, and the mastery of new situations.
• Maintaining a continuous openness to international perspectives, business dynamics, innovation, creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurship.

The IONIS Group exemplifies modern education by actively listening to the world and ongoing transformations. A commitment to better understanding families, students, and youth, along with seamlessly integrating the evolving aspects of our societies, is a duty that the IONIS Education Group must fulfill to remain consistently relevant and effective.

The schools and entities of IONIS Education Group:

A Strong National & International Presence

THE IONIS GROUP HAS 27 CAMPUSES IN FRANCE AND ABROAD

Since its creation, the Group has followed a distinctive model: being diverse, decentralized, and at the heart of multiple cities. On one hand, regionalization is a central element of its development—recognizing that a student from the provinces may not necessarily pursue five years of studies in Paris. On the other hand, regions are evolving into genuine economic hubs that extend beyond French borders.

650 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS IN 75 COUNTRIES

International exposure has become an integral part of the education journey. Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad. Each year, the international relations departments of the schools forge new agreements across five continents, often leading to dual degrees. In recent years, the IONIS Group has expanded its horizons with the establishment of interdisciplinary urban campuses in foreign metropolises such as Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Cotonou, Geneva, New York, and Zurich.