Grenoble sits in a flat valley ringed by the Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne mountains, and Grenoble Ecole de Management built its name on the city's technology economy. Founded in 1984, the school is known for management of technology and innovation and holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. It also teaches in Paris.
Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Official website: grenoble-em.com
1984
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Grenoble and Paris
Technology and innovation management
€14,000 – €24,000
Non-EU students, bachelor's, master's and MSc
€10,000 – €13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on grenoble-em.com before you apply.
Master in Management (Grande École)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor in International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Technology and innovation management, backed by Grenoble's research labs.
Ski slopes within about an hour of campus.
Triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Graduates join tech firms, consultancies and banks in Paris, Lyon and abroad.
Grenoble employers such as STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric take interns.
Non-EU master's graduates can apply for a French job-search residence permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The Grenoble campus is in the city centre on Rue Pierre Sémard, near the tram lines and the main station.
The Bastille cable car's bubble cabins climb above the Isère to views of the Alps. Rents are moderate, and ski resorts such as Chamrousse make easy day trips.
Admission letter from Grenoble Ecole de Management
Campus France Études en France procedure
Proof of about EUR 615 monthly funds
Proof of accommodation in France
Travel health insurance for arrival
Valid passport and VLS-TS visa form
GEM runs several application rounds for each programme between autumn and spring. Non-EU applicants should aim for an early round to leave time for Campus France and the visa.
Most programmes start in September.
The VLS-TS student visa. Expect to go through Campus France first, including an interview in many countries, before the consulate appointment.
The Master in Management, MSc International Business, MSc Finance and the Bachelor in International Business are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5, and some programmes ask for GMAT or GRE.
GEM offers merit scholarships and tuition reductions to international applicants, usually decided with the admission result. Earlier rounds tend to give better chances.
