About Riviera
Rooted in European tradition and Asian innovation, Riviera University shapes the leaders of tomorrow.
Riviera University Paris was born from the meeting of two worlds: Europe and Asia, academic tradition and digital innovation.
The institution was founded in 2013 in Southeast Asia as a professional training center dedicated to the French language and culture. In 2019, it took a decisive turn with its official registration in Sophia Antipolis, a major hub for research and innovation in France, becoming a full-fledged business school.
With a digital-first approach, Riviera has evolved into a global academic ecosystem that is modern and accessible. Today, it operates in Kuala Lumpur, Cairo, and soon in Paris La Défense, with the opening of its main campus in 2025.
The university is committed to shaping today’s talent for tomorrow’s world.
Riviera is a private institution registered with the French Ministry of Education under UAI number: 00622206.
It is part of the TFA Group, a comprehensive educational network founded by Professor Dr. Olivier Cane, which also includes The French Academy in Kuala Lumpur.
Your name. Your expertise. Our platform.
At Riviera University, we believe the future of education lies in technology and personalization.
Knowledge is accessible to everyone.
Our role is to help you organize it, enhance it, and transform it into visible, credible leadership.
Visionary Leadership
Professor Dr. Olivier Cane, founding president of Riviera, is a recognized entrepreneur and education expert with over 30 years of experience in professional training and higher education.
A graduate of the prestigious Kedge Business School (ranked among the top 20 business schools worldwide according to the Shanghai Ranking 2023), he also holds a PhD and a Professorship title from Genova
si University College.
His vision? To create a leading digital education group capable of reinventing the education industry on a global scale.
We train the leaders of tomorrow through excellence in education, bridging theory and practice, while fostering innovation in management and leadership.
At Riviera University, our commitment goes beyond the degree: we ensure that every professional who joins our programs gains visibility, credibility, and advances in their career.
We design programs that transform skills into recognized authority, helping each student become an influential figure in their field.
To become a global center of excellence in higher education, recognized for its ability to nurture talent and deliver high-impact learning experiences.