Galileo Global Education
Our history
Galileo Global Education is the leader in private higher education group operating in 13 countries across Europe, as well as in Senegal, Mexico, India, and China.
The group's journey began in 2011 when Providence Group acquired Istituto Marangoni (Italy).
Key milestones include:
- 2016: Acquisition of Studialis, significantly expanding the group's presence in France
- 2018: Integration of Studi, strengthening online education capabilities
- 2020: Acquisition of Regent's University London, marking expansion into UK
- 2021: Growth in healthcare education through IPETH acquisition and creation of Eva Santé
2022: Expansion into new sectors with ELIJE law school creation and acquisition of AKAD University (Germany) and TAI School of arts (Spain)
Today, Galileo Global Education is owned by a consortium of prestigious investors including Téthys Invest, BpiFrance, The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and Montagu, positioning the group for continued growth in global education.
Galileo Global Education
- A guaranteed level of academic excellence proven by our schools’ global ranking and outstanding reputation
- The largest European network of company partnerships to facilitate the successful professional insertion of graduates
- Dedicated staff and professors to support you as you define and pursue your career
- Interdisciplinary schools within the group provide you with diverse and flexible options during your studies, all while enhancing your employability in the same time
- Internationalization of our programs in France on our campuses which bring together students from all four corners of the globe, and abroad with our various international partners
By joining a school in the leading higher education group in Europe, you are deciding to give yourself the best chance of obtaining a quality academic degree and becoming a competitive candidate in today’s global job market.
Learn more about our schools.
What is Galileo Global Education?
Galileo Global Education is the largest private higher education group in Europe, operating more than 200 institutions across 13 countries, including France, and extending its reach to Senegal, Mexico, India, China, Germany, Spain, the UK, and more
Where are Galileo’s campuses located in France?
The group has campuses in major French cities, including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Nantes, Aix-en-Provence, and more.
What programs and schools does the group offer?
Galileo offers a wide variety of disciplines:
- Business & Management, marketing, luxury, digital, data, hospitality, through schools like Paris School of Business, ESG Luxe and ESGCI.
- Arts & Design, fashion, animation, applied arts through schools like LISAA, IESA, Bellecour and Atelier de Sèvres.
- Digital & Online education, through schools like HETIC, Digital Campus and Web School Factory.