emlyon business school : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About emlyon business school

Founded in 1872 by the Lyon CCI, emlyon business school has an enrollment of 9,260 students of 130 nationalities over 4 campuses worldwide (Lyon, Shanghai, Paris and Mumbai). emlyon draws on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers, and a network of 220+ global academic partners, to provide learning tracks of excellence and open to the world. emlyon runs a community of 45,000 alumni spread out in 130 countries. As a Société à Mission since July 2021, emlyon’s Raison d’être consists in: “providing life-long training and support to meaningful individuals able to transform organizations, for a fairer society, with more solidarity and respect for the planet.” In its early makers pedagogy, action and reflection are closely intertwined. Skill hybridization and social responsibility are at the heart of its training programs, where the best of both socio-economic and academic worlds meet.

For the 2024 intake, emlyon moved back into the center of Lyon, in the Gerland district. emlyon’s new campus was designed as a vibrant and sustainable hub, where students learned in an interpersonal, hybrid, committed, and connected experience.

30,000 sqm of total surface area including 7,000 sqm of collaborative spaces and 1,600 sqm dedicated to student life.
Open spaces for students: library, fablab, baker’s shop, brasserie, etc
3 metro stops to Part-Dieu, France’s 2nd-largest business district.

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About emlyon business school

Founded in 1872 by the Lyon CCI, emlyon business school has an enrollment of 9,260 students of 130 nationalities over 4 campuses worldwide (Lyon, Shanghai, Paris and Mumbai). emlyon draws on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers, and a network of 220+ global academic partners, to provide learning tracks of excellence and open to the world. emlyon runs a community of 45,000 alumni spread out in 130 countries. As a Société à Mission since July 2021, emlyon’s Raison d’être consists in: “providing life-long training and support to meaningful individuals able to transform organizations, for a fairer society, with more solidarity and respect for the planet.” In its early makers pedagogy, action and reflection are closely intertwined. Skill hybridization and social responsibility are at the heart of its training programs, where the best of both socio-economic and academic worlds meet.

For the 2024 intake, emlyon moved back into the center of Lyon, in the Gerland district. emlyon’s new campus was designed as a vibrant and sustainable hub, where students learned in an interpersonal, hybrid, committed, and connected experience.

30,000 sqm of total surface area including 7,000 sqm of collaborative spaces and 1,600 sqm dedicated to student life.
Open spaces for students: library, fablab, baker’s shop, brasserie, etc
3 metro stops to Part-Dieu, France’s 2nd-largest business district.

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Available programs

For students looking for undergraduate opportunities, 3 bachelor’s degrees are offered: the Global BBA and the BSc in Data Science for Responsible Business. In Paris or Lyon, those bachelor’s all offer strong learning experiences as well as a discovery of the careers available after these diplomas.

Business and Management (2)

Global BBA

Study Abroad Free mover program

Engineering and Technology (2)

Bachelor of Science in Data Science for Responsible Business

emlyon business school offers a range of English-taught postgraduate programs with an international focus, with the option to specialize in general management, entrepreneurship, or a particular industry. Programs include:

View the full range of courses here.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for programs at emlyon business school include:

A bachelor’s degree (or an A levels for Global BBA)
A GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE test score (mandatory for master programs)
An English proficiency score (optional for most of the programs)

Please note that admission requirements may vary depending on the program. Apply online here, and a recruitment advisor dedicated to your chosen program will get in touch.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the program. To find out more, consult the ‘Financing’ section of your chosen program’s web page.

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Business and Management (4)

MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science

MSc in Finance

MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship

MSc in Global Sales Excellence

MSc in International Marketing & Business Development

MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations

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Engineering and Technology (4)

MSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science

Social Sciences and Management (4)

MSc in International Hospitality Management

MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle

MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management

Executive MBA (3)

Executive MBA

Full-Time MBA (3)

International MBA Full Time

Part-Time MBA (3)

International MBA Part Time

Business and Management (1)

Global DBA (Asia Track)

University information

For more information about admissions, select the program of your choice, create an account, and go to the "Admissions" section.

General

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

72+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

160+

PTE Academic

59+

International Baccalaureate

27+

GPA

2.5+

Catering options inside the campus:

Self-catering
Food court
Brasserie
Bakery

Nearby external services:

CROUS (student dining services)
Restaurants
Food courts like La Commune
Festive venues like Ninkasi, Le Croiseur, etc.
Grocery stores

Many sport classes are planned near the campus:

Rugby at Plaine des Jeux de Gerland
Football at Centre Tola Vologe, Gerland
Basketball at Tony Parker Academy, Gerland
Tennis at Lou Tennis (Gerland) and All in Academy (Décines)
Boxing at a gym in Gerland
Dance at a studio near the campus

Student life

A vibrant cultural life

Museums: Musée Cinéma et Miniature, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée des Confluences, Lugdunum - Roman museum and theatre, etc.
Festivals and plays: Nuits Sonores (international electronic music event), the Fête des Lumières (festival of lights), the Nuits de Fourvière (concerts and cultural events), etc.
Historical monuments: Fourvière Basilica, Banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Place Bellecour, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Croix-Rousse and Old Lyon, etc.

Lyon, a city of mobility and exchanges

Public transport: Lyon offers a comprehensive network of metro, tram, and bus lines managed by Transports en Commun Lyonnais (TCL).
Bikes & e-scooters: There are many options to rent bikes or scooters around the city (Velo'v, Dott, Tier, etc.)
A real gateway to the world: All of Europe is under 2hrs away by plane and the airport offers service to over 120 destinations. It is 2hrs from Paris and 1h45 from Marseille by “TGV” high-speed train, and it is equidistant from the ski resorts of the Alps and the sea, both 2hrs away by car.

A competitive metropolis

Capital of the Rhône-Alpes region, the 6th most important in Europe by GDP.
France’s 1 st industrial region.
Home to major French companies with global operations (Sanofi-Pasteur, Bayer, Biomérieux, Groupe SEB, Renault Trucks, among others), and international organizations (such as Handicap International, OMS, IARC and Interpol).

2024-2025 Global Employability University Ranking (Times Higher Education): emlyon is ranked 2nd best business school in France for employability.

The Career Center provides all students with continual support in identifying career goals and developing action plans. Program-specific careers services include:

Workshops:   Careers workshops help you prepare for your internship search and future career. Self-assessment tools and individual coaching provide you with the opportunity to prepare your next move.
Tools:   Our wide range of career tools help you find out more information on partner companies and sector specific resources, including databases with internship and job offers.
Events:   Over 200 companies visit emlyon business school  campuses each year and provide students with continuous access to the business community.

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Scholarships are available for incoming students, covering 10-60% of tuition fees. For more information about scholarships, select the program of your choice and create a personal account.