Study in France
You are looking to study in Europe and improve your career prospects?
Every year, thousands of international students choose France – and emlyon business school ranks among their top picks.
Why Study in France at emlyon?
✔ International recognition
✔ Strong graduate employability
✔ Campuses in Lyon & Paris
✔ Programs taught in English
✔ Global corporate network
Download the brochure for more information on studying at emlyon business school in France.
emlyon, a school that stands out – everywhere
As one of Europe’s leading business schools, emlyon combines academic rigor with a strong international outlook.
Ranked among the top business schools by the Financial Times, it offers students access to renowned faculty, a global network of corporate and academic partners, and programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the job market.
Two French campuses: Rooted in France. Connected to the world.
Lyon
Lyon is one of France’s top student cities, offering quality of life, innovation, and career opportunities. Explore historic neighborhoods, enjoy its famous cuisine, and experience a city that is both enriching and accessible.
At our Lyon campus, you benefit from:
- A dynamic international student community
- A modern campus in the heart of a thriving economic region
- Strong connections with European companies
- France’s second-largest economic hub
- Easy access to Paris, Switzerland, Italy, and beyond
Lyon is where many of our international students start their French journey.
Paris
Paris offers more than academic excellence. It places you at the center of international business and culture and delivers a dynamic, multicultural environment that enhances every aspect of student life.
In Paris, you benefit from:
- Direct access to multinational headquarters in finance, luxury, consulting, and tech
- Internship opportunities in Europe’s largest business district
- Two major international airports connecting you worldwide and easy train access to European hubs
- A campus in the heart of the city, near the Gare de Lyon (connecting to Lyon in 2 hours)
- A truly multicultural environment
Studying in Paris means building your global network while living in one of the world’s most influential capitals.
Pursue a Master’s degree in France
Choosing Master's shouldn't feel like guesswork.
At emlyon, you build the exact expertise you need: data, finance, strategy, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, or mix two fields to stand out. We also offer programs focused on specific industries, such as sports, hospitality, luxury or global risk.
Experience the world while you study
Programs include:
- Internships and professional experience in France or abroad
- International mobility opportunities (academic exchanges, international seminars)
- Close interaction with companies
- Career support and employability focus
- 12 to 24 months of training across multiple formats
- Study in Lyon or Paris, with international periods
Discover our specializations
Build a career of excellence in management with progressive specialization
- Full time, 2 to 3 years
- Master's degree
- Lyon (France) with double degree options
A responsible program to face corporate and market finance challenges
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master's degree
- Lyon (France) + International periods
Experience the consulting industry and build your career in strategy
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master's degree
- Paris + International periods
Launch your career in fintech and financial management with a triple advantage
- Full time, 2 years
- Triple Master's degree with emlyon business school, POLIMI Graduate School of Management, and Bayes Business School
- Lyon (France) + International period in Milan (Italy) and London (UK)
Become an expert in data-driven digital marketing
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master's degree
- Paris + International periods
Become a strategic leader by mastering AI and Data Science
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master's degree
- Paris + International periods
Leverage sustainable development for more responsible organizations
- 18 months
- Master sustainability and change management
- Paris + International period in London
Meet the challenges of the ecological transition
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master technological skills that deepen your understanding of energy systems
- Paris + International period in Shanghai
Launch your career in supply chain management and responsible purchasing.
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Immerse yourself in a career that combines commercial and technical culture.
- Lyon (France) + International period
Shape the future of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle management
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master sports and entertainment marketing with a strategic vision
- Paris + International period in Quebec (region)
Become a financial partner of the business by mastering strategic issues and digital tools for analytics.
- Full time, 1 year
- Finance, strategy & organization, technology
- Lyon (France) + International period
Build your career in the challenging luxury business culture
- 18 months
- Choose from three specializations in the luxury industry
- Paris + International period in New-York or London or Rome and Perth (Australia)
Become an international sales manager
- 18 months
- Sales engagement, sales operations & strategies
- Lyon (France) + International period
Become a branding and communication expert
- 18 months
- Branding & communication strategies
- Paris + International period
Master healthcare innovation management by harnessing data science and analytics
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- Master data science and business innovation in healthcare
- Lyon (France) + International period
Master international hospitality management and become a global leader
- Full time, 1 year or 2 years
- In partnership with Institut Lyfe
- Lyon (France) + International period
Shape the future of education through innovation and technology
- Full-time MSc, 1 or 2 years
- Master educational and learning innovation by combining pedagogy, neurocognitive sciences, AI and digital technologies, innovation design, and leadership
- Design, deploy and scale new learning experiences, platforms, and education models
- Paris (France) + International period in Germany or Cyprus
Turn uncertainty into competitive awareness for competitive advantage
- 18 months
- Collect, analyze and disseminate insights and trends analyses
- Paris + International period in Europe
Develop dual expertise in sales negotiation and international marketing
- 18 months
- Fundamentals of marketing and development strategies
- Lyon (France) + International period in Vietnam or South Africa
What about a Bachelor’s degree ?
Just finishing high school?
Not quite ready for a Master’s yet? Start your international studies with a Bachelor’s degree at emlyon:
- Strong business foundations
- International exposure
- Career-oriented learning from year one
- Pathways to Master’s programs.
Studying in France at undergraduate level allows you to combine academic excellence with cultural immersion.
