SKEMA Opens New Campus in Dubai’s DIFC Hub

 SKEMA Business School continues its global expansion with the opening of a new campus in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the Middle East’s leading financial hubs. Education startup WorkTogether™, specialized in SESAME entrance exam preparation, was invited for an exclusive campus tour led by Arnaud Lacheret, Academic Dean at SKEMA.

A Modern Campus in the Heart of Dubai’s Financial District

Located within the DIFC Academy, the new SKEMA Dubai campus features newly renovated facilities designed for innovative and flexible learning environments.

The campus includes:

• Modular classrooms

• Interactive touchscreen displays

• Modern lecture halls

• Open-access collaborative workspaces

“Everything is brand new, completed last year. The screens are interactive, classrooms are modular, and students can work wherever they want,” explains Arnaud Lacheret.

The strategic location is one of the campus’s strongest assets. Situated in the heart of Dubai’s financial district, the site is steps away from major international corporations such as Rothschild, Amundi, HSBC, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton.

“For internships or first jobs, companies are literally across the street,” adds the Academic Dean.

Dubai: A Global Talent and Business Hub

With over 90% of its population made up of expatriates, Dubai ranks among the world’s most international cities. Frequently cited in global talent attractiveness rankings — including analyses referenced by the Harvard Business Review — the city has become a magnet for finance, technology, luxury, and multinational corporations.

For SKEMA, already established across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia, opening a campus in Dubai strengthens its presence in a high-growth, multicultural business ecosystem at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Direct Access to Leading Companies in the Middle East

The DIFC location allows SKEMA students to engage directly with top executives and HR leaders from major international firms operating in the region.

According to Arnaud Lacheret, business leaders regularly visit the campus to present their career paths and discuss professional opportunities in Dubai and the broader Middle East.

Recent guest speakers have included representatives from:

• Google Middle East

• Louis Vuitton and Société Générale HR teams

• Executives from Ferrari Dubai, Rothschild, HSBC, and Spotify

• Major brands operating within Dubai Mall

These interactions offer students first-hand insight into regional market dynamics and strengthen SKEMA’s professional integration model.

SKEMA Dubai: A Strategic Move in Global Business Education

By establishing a campus in the DIFC, SKEMA reinforces its positioning among international business schools expanding into key global financial centers.

Dubai’s economic dynamism, investor-friendly policies, and concentration of multinational headquarters make it an attractive destination for students aiming for careers in international finance, luxury management, entrepreneurship, or global business development.

With this new campus, SKEMA continues to build a global network aligned with the world’s most influential economic hubs.

SKEMA Recognized with 4 Palmes of Excellence in Eduniversal Ranking

SKEMA Business School has been awarded 4 Palmes of Excellence in the Eduniversal 2025 global ranking—a distinction given to top business schools with significant international influence, placing SKEMA among the top 3 in France within this category.