New campus for the MiM program
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After almost fifty years in Écully (in the suburbs of Lyon), emlyon has opened a new chapter in its history by moving to the Gerland district, in the center of Lyon.
At the heart of Lyon's socio-economic and academic hub, our campus aims to be a place of hybridization and creativity, where "doing-to-learn" and "learning-to-do" take shape through exchanges and collaborations. Our campus is a place made for pedagogical innovation, where you will experience multidisciplinary and international learning, combining face-to-face and digital experiences.
Sustainable
Reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility, the campus is built to the highest standards of sustainable construction and energy efficiency.
- Best sustainable construction standards: HQE and BREEAM certifications
- 600 m² of solar panels
- Energy efficient: Natural cooling system
🚲 Soft mobility solutions are promoted, and public transport are available in the immediate vicinity of the campus:
- Metro line B and Jean Macé TER station (5 minutes away)
- 3 metro stops to reach Part-Dieu train station
- 3 tram lines
- 6 bus lines
- 6 Vélo'v stations (public bike rental)
- 380 bike racks (securized in closed area)
Connected
Our campus integrates the latest in networked workspaces, and the library and makers' lab are designed with the latest in hybrid tools and know-how to match the ambitions of a Global Business University.
- 8,500 sqm of learning spaces, with classrooms designed for action learning, flexible use and group work.
- A state-of-the-art makers' lab: 740 sqm equipped with a textile lab, 15 3D printers and the latest professional software licenses.
- An associative village designed as a place for professionalization: 700 sqm with a 200 sqm foyer, an event room and several workspaces for associations, as well as a soundproof music room.
Our campus is located next to Lyon’s top universities — ENS de Lyon, Sciences Po Lyon, ISARA, Université Lumière Lyon II, Université Jean Moulin Lyon III and the WHO Academy. This prime location offers direct access to nearby university libraries and easier participation in conferences, lectures, and corporate projects, thanks to close ties with leading academic and socio-economic partners.
Our campus in key figures
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3 metro stops - 15 minutes to Part-Dieu train station, in France's 2nd largest business district, connecting the campus to Paris in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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30,000 sqm total surface area, including 7,000 sqm of collaborative spaces and 1,600 sqm dedicated to student life
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1/3 approximately of the area occupied by outdoor spaces
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5th largest event venue in Lyon with a beating heart of +2000 sqm and a capacity of 1,500 people
Living
Designed as a vibrant, multifunctional space, the campus features a central "beating heart" that hosts major events, from conferences to graduations.
The campus, which is open to the street via the entrance hall and the walkway, offers a range of services designed with students in mind.
🍽️ Catering options inside the campusto suit all tastes and budgets:
- 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
Each student has access to a range of sports activities next to the campus thanks to the efforts of the Sports Center team.
🏉 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