EM Lyon Business School
Founded in 1872 and now officially branded 'emlyon business school', this grande école has grown from its original Lyon campus into a genuinely global network spanning Lyon, Paris, Shanghai, and partner campuses in India. It holds the AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA triple crown, accreditations it has continuously renewed since as early as 1998.
#16
QS Business Masters Rankings 2026 (Worldwide)
Triple Crown
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA Accredited
1872
Founded in Lyon, France
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Campuses: Lyon, Paris, Shanghai, India
Why EM Lyon Business School
Why Indian students choose EM Lyon Business School
Triple-Crown Accredited Since the Early 2000s
emlyon has held EQUIS since 1998, AACSB since 2005, and AMBA since 2000, continuously renewed ever since.
Genuine India Footprint
emlyon operates partner campuses in Bhubaneswar (since 2018, with Xavier University) and Mumbai (since 2021, with St. Xavier's College), a rare level of on-the-ground presence in India for a French grande école.
Top-Ranked Master in Management
emlyon's Master in Management, Grande École, has placed in the global top 20 in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking in recent years.
Strong Post-Study Work Options
Indian graduates can apply for the APS residence permit, an initial 12 months, renewable once for up to 2 years total, to seek employment in France under the France-India migration agreement.
Global Multi-City Network
Beyond Lyon, programmes and research centres span Paris, Saint-Étienne, Shanghai, and the school's Indian partner campuses.
High French Graduate Satisfaction
emlyon's Master in Management posts one of the highest graduate satisfaction scores among French schools, alongside a strong France ranking for career services.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
Master in Management (Grande École)
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International MBA
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Master in Digital Marketing & Data Analytics
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Executive MBA
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Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International MBA | €49,500 total | 11 months |
| Master in Management | €44,000 total | 2 years |
| Master in Digital Marketing & Data Analytics | €38,500 total | 24 months |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score (English-taught programs)
Statement of Purpose / motivation letter
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for Campus France / visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
Individual Merit & Diversity Scholarship
Up to 60% of tuition fees
Excellence Scholarship (International MBA)
Up to 30% tuition fee reduction (GMAT 650+/Focus 595+)
emlyon Foundation Scholarship
€1,500 - €5,000 (need and profile based, 2nd year)
Ready to Begin?
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