Direct International Admission into the MiM program

✔️ Students with a minimum of a validated Licence 3 degree or Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac +3 can apply to the Master in Management - Grande Ecole program.

Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have studied a minimum of two years outside of France.

You can apply whilst studying the last year of the degree which makes you eligible for the program (Bachelor's Degree minimum).

To apply, create an account or go to your dashboard to start your application file.

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are open from October 7, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (subject to availability).

Application deadline: emlyon business school may close applications earlier than June 2025, if all the seats in the class are filled, as it happens every year for our Master in Management - Grande Ecole program. Consequently, we do advise students to apply as early as possible to ensure they secure a seat in the program and maximize their chances!

Selection is based on your credentials and the results of the online tests. The program being delivered entirely in English, knowing how to speak French is not essential.

📄 Evaluation of your academic credentials (coefficient 3)

• Scores from GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE (or CAT for students from India only)
• English tests: TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English. You may be exempted in the following cases: Your native language is English You hold a degree from a program fully taught in English in the past three years (full Bachelor’s Degree in English) You have spent three academic years in a program fully taught in English in the past three years.)
• Transcript of records of your Bachelor or equivalent
• A certified copy of your degree (if already obtained) – otherwise a “progress report”
• A resume
• A certified copy of your passport or your birth certificate

💡 We kindly remind you that :

• GMAT and GRE tests are valid for 5 years
• TAGE MAGE tests are valid for 2 years
• CAT tests are valid for 1 year
• English tests are valid for 2 years

Expected English level

A good level of English is paramount to succeed in the program. We recommend that students apply only if they have a level of English equivalent to the C1 level.
C1 corresponds to a level of experienced user (autonomous level). This means that you can understand long, demanding texts and grasp implicit meanings. Express yourself spontaneously and fluently without much searching for words.

emlyon business school uses a selection process which is in line with today's digital landscape and the practices of major international companies in their search for new talents.

An online “mock-up situation” allowing to assess the cognitive and behavioral competences (coefficient 1)

The candidate is invited to attend 2 meetings. He/she has a discussion with his/her contacts who are in the form of avatars. They share problems or questions with him/her. The candidate chooses an answer among those proposed to him/her.

A deferred (not live) video interview (coefficient 5)

This is an interview done at a distance. The candidate is filmed and must answer orally the questions seen on the screen. The candidate has 15 seconds to read each question. A limited amount of time is then allotted for each answer. Please note that it is not possible to go back or stop the interview once it has started.

A series of cognitive tests (coefficient 1)

Once your online application file completed, you will be asked to go through some digital tests including cognitive tests and professional role-playing linked with the program you're applying for and the emlyon business school's early maker spirit.

To take these digital tests that you will realize alone, we recommend you to adopt a professional posture and to be in a quiet place. These tests will last about 1 hour and a half. The digital tests will require a computer and a stable wifi connection.

The application fee for the Direct International Admission for the 2025 intake is set at €140, payable directly by credit card through the online application system.

Exemptions :

• Students with a French CROUS grant are exempted from paying the application fee if they provide the final notice of allocation of this grant for the current academic year.
• High Level Athletes are also exempted from paying the application fee if they provide a sport resume validated by the director of the Sports department at emlyon business school. If this is your case, please contact Mr Mickaël ROMEZY > romezy@em-lyon.com.

The admissions board will review your application file and your digital tests. Once the board has made their decision, you will be notified by email to check your Makersboard platform and access your admissions results.

To complete your enrollment and secure your place in the program, you will have 10 calendar days after your admission results to sign the enrollment form on your makersboard and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit of €3,500.

The Disability Unit can provide customized support in strict compliance with confidentiality, and can:

• Take into account your specific needs and make sure that your years at emlyon business school go as smoothly as possible, and that you are integrated to the student life
• Provide specific arrangements and resolve your access issues via the implementation of an individualized pedagogical follow-up
• Act as the interface with all other school departments
• Guide you through your administrative and pedagogical procedures
• In case we are unable to provide the specific arrangements you may need, we can follow through with external partners to find solutions to level out your disability

You will find the welcome guide and all the information on how we welcome and support our students and participants with disabilities here

Download the Welcome Guide Disability >

Our team is available at the following email address: handicap@em-lyon.com