International - emlyon

International experience and opportunities

An international ambition

Live the world

Our international presence attracts the best students in the world. emlyon business school has chosen globalization as a key development growth through opening a campus in Asia as well as setting up specific programs in each georgraphical area.

The strategic plan “Resonance 2028” marks a new turning point in the expansion of our international footprint.

In addition, 261 international academic partnerships in 60 countries will enable nearly 2,000 emlyon students to study in institutions of excellence abroad (on emlyon campuses or in partner institutions).

The School is investing €17 Million over 3 years, to reinforce its digital asset thereby increasing its international outreach by offering programs and a remote pedagogical environment of high-quality. emlyon is also setting up a special department dedicated to fundraising and coordinating the alumni network, called «Advancement & Alumni Relations», in order to create new synergies with companies and within the school's community of 52,000 alumni, a quarter of whom are located outside our borders in 130 countries. The actions of 250 alumni, «ambassadors» of the school, already regularly promote the school's influence around the world.

Thanks to our campuses and partners, our students and Faculty members fully enjoy an international networking experience.

Campuses

4 campus worldwide

Located in the heart of Lyon, in the Gerland district, alongside the city's academic and socio-economic players, the campus is a place of learning and exchange where emlyon's pedagogy comes to life.

A 5,500 m2 learning environment, just a 5-minute walk from the Gare de Lyon train station, fully equipped with the latest digital technologies and closely linked to the business world.

emlyon business school has its own working space, within the St Xavier's College Indo-Gothic campus, classified as a historic monument and located in the city center of Mumbai.

The Asian campus is currently offering study abroad programs for bachelor and master degrees, GEMBA and GDBA degree programs, as well as EDP programs.

Offices

Follow the School’s activities on the African continent via the Abidjan Office.

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9,865 students
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Studying abroad is an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life. At emlyon business school, I experienced something much bigger than simply doing a business course. Working with students from all over the world – America, Hong Kong, Canada, Morocco, Italy, Guatemala, Russia – really changed the way I see the world. I made new friends that I'm still in touch with even today. And I was able to discover the city of Lyon's incredible beauty, history and culture. It was truly unforgettable!

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