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 9,375 students of 130 nationalities over 4 campuses worldwide (Lyon, Shanghai, Paris and Mumbai). emlyon draws on a Faculty of 178 international professors and researchers, and a network of 230+ global academic partners, to provide learning tracks of excellence and open to the world. emlyon runs a community of 48,000 alumni spread out in 130 countries. As a Mission-driven company since July 2021, emlyon’s purpose consists in: “ providing lifelong training and support to enlightened people who effectively change organizations to build a society that is fairer, shows solidarity for others and respects the planet .” In its 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 9,375 students of 130 nationalities over 4 campuses worldwide (Lyon, Shanghai, Paris and Mumbai). emlyon draws on a Faculty of 178 international professors and researchers, and a network of 230+ global academic partners, to provide learning tracks of excellence and open to the world. emlyon runs a community of 48,000 alumni spread out in 130 countries. As a Mission-driven company since July 2021, emlyon’s purpose consists in: “ providing lifelong training and support to enlightened people who effectively change organizations to build a society that is fairer, shows solidarity for others and respects the planet .” In its 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 programmes

Business and Management (2)

Global BBA

Study Abroad Free mover program

Engineering and Technology (2)

Bachelor of Science in Data Science for Responsible Business

Business and Management (4)

MSc in Financial & Business Performance

MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship

MSc in Global Sales Excellence

MSc in International Marketing & Business Development

MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations

MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing

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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 Branding & Communication

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

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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

Total students

3,000

UG students

%

PG students

%

International students

795

UG students

%

PG students

%

Total faculty staff

101

Domestic staff

73%

Int'l staff

27%

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).

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$5,970

(Approx. amount)

Food

$4,190

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$900

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$3,370

(Approx. amount)

Tuition fees

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.

Scholarships

Study Level

Individual Scholarship

Master

Value

50% Tuition fee waiver

Deadline

30 Sep 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Excellence scholarship

Master

Value

50% Tuition fee waiver

Deadline

30 Sep 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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Employability

2026 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.