Institut Supérieur de Management et Communication

ISMAC – Your Gateway to International Business and Intercultural Expertise

Located in the heart of Paris, ISMAC (Institut Supérieur de Management et de Commerce) is a distinguished business school specializing in international trade, marketing, and intercultural management, with a strong focus on Asia (China, Japan, Korea).

Why choose ISMAC?

• Specialized Programs – Our Bachelor's, MBA, and DBA programs are tailored to meet the challenges of the global market, particularly in France-Asia relations;
• Industry-Driven Education – All our professors are experienced professionals, ensuring practical and up-to-date knowledge in international business, digital marketing, and global trade;
• Multicultural Environment – With students from diverse backgrounds, ISMAC fosters a truly international and dynamic learning atmosphere, ideal for those aspiring to work in a global setting;
• Career-Oriented Approach – Through internships, professional projects, and networking opportunities, our students gain hands-on experience, preparing them for careers in multinational corporations, startups, and international trade organizations;
• Strategic Location – Situated in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, ISMAC offers access to an international business hub, cultural diversity, and numerous professional opportunities. At ISMAC, we equip students with the skills, knowledge, and network to thrive in the competitive world of global business and intercultural management.

The Three Pillars of ISMAC

International Orientation

Our programs are designed to develop the global leaders of tomorrow. With students from diverse nationalities, we foster a truly international learning experience.

Expert Professors

Our faculty is comprised of certified, often multilingual professionals who bring expertise and cultural sensitivity to each course.

Strategic Partnerships

Thanks to our strong relationships with international companies and organizations, our students benefit from exceptional professional opportunities.

Why ISMAC is an exception

• A school in the heart of Paris, co-managed by French and Asian people, which welcomes students from all countries, more than 60% of whom come from abroad;
• A school that combines vocational courses with language and intercultural courses;
• A school that emphasizes learning by doing with a majority of speakers who are professionals from the private sector and who pass on their field experiences to students;
• An intercultural school that emphasizes interpersonal skills and know-how rather than the accumulation of knowledge;
• A school that works with companies to offer students an immersion in a professional environment (consulting workshops with real deliverables for real companies)
  – A small school that follows and listens to its students.

Welcome to ISMAC'S Student Life section, your one-stop shop for everything related to life outside of the classroom. From blogs to funding tips to French administration and housing options, we've got you covered.

There's even a section dedicated to our Alumni network, to give you a glimpse into the world that awaits you after graduation.

Every aspect is designed to enrich your educational experience, providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed both academically and personally.

• Korean cooking workshop
• K-pop dance workshop with Daniel Park

Looking for accommodation

Go through an agency.

You can search for accommodation through an agency located in the city where you want to settle. This can save you time, and the search will also be easier. Indeed, the agency will have several accommodations to offer you, corresponding to your criteria.

Agencies know their area well and will help landlords (people renting) set reasonable prices.

The costs

The only downside: if you go through a real estate agency, you will have to pay agency fees, also called agency fees. This can be expensive!

Here is what agencies are allowed to charge you, in accordance with the Alur law:

• organizing visits
• preparing the file
• drafting the lease
• inventory of fixtures upon entry

How much does it cost?

For a rental, for example, the amount of agency fees to be paid by the tenant generally does not exceed the amount of rent excluding charges.

For example: for a rent of €800 per month, the costs cannot exceed €800.

Shared accommodation

Shared accommodation is the rental of the same accommodation by several tenants. If you opt for shared accommodation, you will therefore live with other people.

Roommates may be related to each other: a couple (cohabitants), members of the same family or friends. But they may also not know each other at all.

Married people or people in a civil partnership cannot be roommates.

Shared accommodation is a good option for finding affordable and sufficiently large accommodation.

For the Paris region, there is Coopcoloc.

On the Roommate Map, you can search by location.